Everyone is a Winner at FBCG!

Early completion of July 2015 community work hours:

American Horticultural Society – Youth Visit FBCG July 8, 2015

Paul and Alex led a FBCG garden tour as part of the Youth Gardening Symposium on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.

http://www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/youth-gardening/ncygs/2015-special-events

Event: July Workday Saturday, July 11, 2015, 8am-11am, Prizes in Store!

The Rain Garden Swale Team is scheduled to lead this work day. Since the raingarden has not been worked on for the past several workdays, it will be a primary focus. Please direct any questions to Alex alexandracastaneda@sbcglobal.net

Also the Habitat Team requests volunteers to week and mulch habitat areas. Forks and wheel barrels will be needed. Please direct any questions to Joy joyruth45@hotmail.com

For the first 10 gardeners who sign up, and complete their community work hours, there will be a small gift. There will also be a drawing for other prizes.

See you tomorrow! Many hands make light work!

In the Community: Urban Roots Visits Festival Beach July 1, 2015

http://www.urbanrootsatx.org/

Let’s Talk Garlic

https://www.westcoastseeds.com/articles-instructions/herb-talk/when-to-harvest-garlic/

Happy Summer Solstice June 21, 2015

In the Community: Festival Beach Food Forest and East Feast

Future Plans

Education: SFC Class – Canning Tomatoes, Saturday June 20, 2015

Yes, We Can: Tomatoes

June 20, 2015

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (class) or 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (community gardener processing)

Tomatoes are always the star of summer produce. Join us in this hands-on class to learn how to can them so you can enjoy them throughout the year.

We’ll cover canning safety and how to can tomatoes three ways: whole, crushed, and roasted. Class participants will take home a jar of canned tomatoes (included in the class price). Community Gardeners are invited to stay until 3:00 to process their tomato harvests (bring your own tomatoes, jars & lids).

The entire class will be active, so please eat beforehand and dress appropriately for the kitchen (closed-toe shoes, comfortable clothes, hair tie for long hair, etc.).

Must pre-register; cannot pay at door.

Classes are for adults; teenagers may participate with a parent or guardian present.

Price: $40

Community Gardener Processing Price: $14

http://sustainablefoodcenter.org/get-involved/classes-events/yes-we-can-tomatoes

Event: Summer Solstice Party, Saturday, June 20, 2015, 7pm

Hi Gardeners,

Mark your calendars for a garden party to gather and celebrate summer solstice the evening of June 20th! Bring your own plate and cup-leave no trace! Bring a pot luck dish. Pot luck dishes which use a garden ingredient will be judged in a contest. Live music and other fun activities. Come join us!

Any help in planning and set-up will be much appreciated. Let me know if you are interested in that…

Thanks,

Allison

512-632-1738

allison.dein@gmail.com

Event: June Workday-Saturday, June 13, 2015, 8am-11am

Gardeners,

Join is this Saturday for our monthly work day. After all those May rains, there is plenty to do in the garden. We will be starting our summer work hours 8:00 am -11:00 am.

C’mon down and get your hours on!