GROWING ORGANIC
Monday, June 23
Want to cut your food bill and become more self sufficient, but unsure how to start? The Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, a nonprofit association of farmers, gardeners and consumers, is offering a series of organic gardening workshops throughout Vermont this summer. Each workshop will cover: an introduction to soil science, composting methods, nutrient management, cover cropping, weed control, insect and pest management, and more. Workshop dates and locations are:

June 28; Camp Merrishko, East Randolph. Workshop leader: Marlys Eddy, experienced organic gardener and assistant professor of horticulture at Vermont Technical College.

July 13; Sterling College Gardens, Craftsbury. Workshop leader: Marlys Eddy.

Aug. 2; Community Teaching Garden, Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington. Workshop leader: Jim Flint, executive director of Friends of Burlington Gardens.

Aug. 16; Maplewood Natural Organics, 3550 Gore Road, Highgate. Workshop leader: experienced organic gardener and farmer Hannah Noel, who grows over 40 vegetables and fruits.

Aug. 23; Bromley Farm, Peru. Workshop leader: Jessica Klick, owner of Bromley Farm, a diversified operation in Peru.

All workshops begin at 9 a.m. and cost $20 for NOFA members, $30 for non members. Preregistration is required; contact NOFA VT at 434 4122; info@nofavt.org.

Each summer, gardeners and homesteaders participate in various workshops offered as part of NOFA-Vermont's summer series. These workshops provide the tools for farmers, gardeners, cooks, homesteaders, localvores, and eaters to continue to grow Vermont's food future. All are invited to attend these workshops, whether geared for the commercial dairy farmer or the backyard gardener. Topics cover various aspects of organic gardening, food processing and storage, and sustainable living. For a complete list of workshops being offered this summer, visit the NOFA Web site, www.nofavt.org.

By rutlandherald.com

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