*[image: 391549_10150943632834639_466765459_n]<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/391549_10150943632834639_466765459_n-e1362607415791.jpg> *We have lots of free workshops planned for this year. All our workshops are in the garden with ample opportunities to get your hands dirty and get rained on – just like real gardening! Sign up, come on down and see what’s growing! Here's our updated Summer Schedule: *Back to Basics: Intro to Organic Gardening – Weds, 5/01/13 and 5/08/13, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/classes-and-events/back-to-basics-intro-to-organic-gardening/> * This class is for people who may be brand-new to food gardening, returning to it from an extended absence, or starting over in a new climate. It introduces the garden calendar for this region and offers guidelines for what you will need to do and when in order to be an effective, organic grower in the Tacoma area. *This is a two part class, May 1st and May 8th. *More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/classes-and-events/back-to-basics-intro-to-organic-gardening/> *Annuals: the value of crop diversity and non edibles in your garden – Weds, 5/15/13, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/classes-and-events/annuals/> *Annuals are ephemeral plants: they flower for one season only and then they are gone. This may seem to be a disadvantage in a garden context, but in fact it can be a great benefit, especially for those gardeners who like to have something different in their flowerbeds each year. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/classes-and-events/annuals/> *Growing UP: Trellises and Towers – Weds, 05/22/13, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/growing-up-trellises-and-towers/> * Growing UP is a class focusing on building potato towers and trellises in your garden. This is great for gardeners who are tight on space and want to learn how to maximize available land. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/classes-and-events/growing-up-trellises-and-towers/> *NO CLASS Weds May 29th* *Tomatoes and Trellises – Weds, June 5th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/tomatoes-and-trellises/> * Learn basic to advanced techniques in growing tomatoes, getting healthier plants, and better yields in this demonstration class. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/tomatoes-and-trellises/> *Watering Techniques – Weds, June 12th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/watering-techniques/> * Learn how and when to water a garden with varying water requirements. Get happier plants, waste less water, and best of all – better yields. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/watering-techniques/> *Organic Pest Control – Weds, June 19th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/organic-pest-control/> * One of the benefits of growing your own food is knowing exactly what goes on and into your food. So why, at the first sign of bugs, do some of us go running for a spray or a powder to get rid of it? More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/organic-pest-control/> *Build an Herb Spiral – Weds, June 26th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/build-an-herb-spiral/> * Imagine having a variety of fresh herbs right outside your door all year round. In this hands-on workshop you get to learn more about this fun and interesting topic and help us build our herb spiral. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/build-an-herb-spiral/> *NO CLASS Weds July 3rd * *Gardening with Children – Weds, July 10th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/gardening-with-children/> * Share the miracle of growing your own food with children and you’ll plant a seed that will bear fruit all their lives. Come learn to show children how food is grown, learn to understand and respect the garden and have fun too! Good for educators, childcare providers, parents, and babysitters. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/gardening-with-children/> *Composting 101 – Weds, July 17th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/composting-101/> * Learn the basics of different home composting techniques. Learn about compost heaps, bin systems, worm bins and more in this introductory workshop. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/composting-101/> *Community Food Security – Weds, July 24th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/community-food-security/> * “Share the Harvest” coordinator Micaela Cooley shows you how to make the most of your garden surplus by creating models of community food security. Learn the best tricks for donating food to food banks as well as sharing your produce with neighbors. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/community-food-security/> *Planning and Planting your Fall/Winter Garden – Weds, July 31st, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/planning-and-planting-your-fallwinter-garden/> * It’s the height of Summer and who wants to think about Fall and Winter? People who like to harvest in all four seasons, that’s who. Come find out how in this primer on four season gardening. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/planning-and-planting-your-fallwinter-garden/> *Pruning and Thinning for Disease and Pest control – Weds, August 7th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/pruning-and-thinning-for-disease-and-pest-control/> * Just when everything is looking so delicious in your garden, bugs and diseases seem to notice as well. In this hands-on demonstration workshop, you’ll learn about how to keep them at bay with pruning and thinning techniques and organic pest/disease control. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/pruning-and-thinning-for-disease-and-pest-control/> *Art in the Garden – Weds, August 14th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/art-in-the-garden/> * By using recycled materials in the garden, you can easily create some awesome art to beautify your garden. Learn how to make your own prayer flags and banners (both functional and aesthetic), pinwheels from soda cans, and plant labels from spoons. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/art-in-the-garden/> *Garden Nutrition – Weds, August 14th, 5 – 7pm<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/garden-nutrition/> * It’s late summer and you have all this food, but how do you make the most of your harvest? Learn about garden nutrition and healthy cooking in this class. More info…<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/garden-nutrition/> *Harvest Potluck Event 8/28/2013<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/events/harvest-potluck-event/> * Stay tuned for details! *NO CLASS Weds September 4th* Wait… is that all? Heck no! More classes? You betcha! Check back for Fall Gardening Workshops. We’ll have workshops all through autumn. Some topics include: Seed Saving, Year-Round Gardening, Putting the Garden to Bed, Garlic and Shallots, and more! *View as a Calendar<http://guadalupelandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/workshop-calendar/> .** Unless otherwise specified, all workshops and events will be held at the Gallucci Learning Garden at: **South 14th and South G St, Tacoma, WA 98405<https://maps.google.com/maps?q=South+14th+and+South+G+St,+Tacoma,+WA+98405&ie=UTF-8&ei=F4EzUbuNCInyigL-9IHYBA&ved=0CAsQ_AUoAg> * -- Scott K Heller scottkheller@gmail.com<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=scottkheller@gmail.com> "*Nothing is lost*, nothing is created, everything is transformed." * --Antoine* Laurent *Lavoisier*