It's time for Summer Workshops at Gallucci Learning Garden! *Here's the link to our website's workshops page:* *tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/ <http://tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/workshops/ >* *OR just scroll down to view the class descriptions.* Gardening Workshops - Summer 2014 All workshops are Weds evenings from 5-7pm at the Gallucci Learning Garden unless otherwise noted. All workshops are free of charge but we need your support to keep it that way!* Please donate! Click here. <http://tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/donate/> * *The workshops are free but space is limited so please register!* *Please also un-register if you can't make it so someone else can.* ------------------------------ 6/25/14*Hunt for Red Tomato* Your tomato starts are in the ground but now what? Learn a variety of techniques to get superb tomatoes and high yields in this introduction to growing high quality tomatoes. Last summer we got lucky with lots of sunny and dry weather. But what do you do if the weather this year isn’t so great? Sign up and find out! Taught by Master Gardener, Janice Kampbell Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Hunt for Red Tomato] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hunt-for-red-tomato-tickets-11850500165?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 7/2/14*Organic Pest Control* It's July and the pests are everywhere. Don't go running for poison! You could do more damage than good. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of keeping pests to a minimum with organic controls and keep your veggies and fruit clean and healthy. Also, not all organic controls are as safe as you might think! Learn how to manage pest control safely. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Organic Pest Control] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/organic-pest-control-tickets-11850566363?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 7/16/14*Pruning and Thinning for Disease 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. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Pruning and Thinning for Disease Control] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pruning-and-thinning-for-disease-control-tickets-11850588429?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 7/23/14*Botanical Illustration* With a strong basis in observation, botanical illustration will reveal a whole new world in your very own garden. Learn precise measurement skills, the basics of contour line drawings, and an introduction to shading to convey light's effect on three dimensional forms. Pencil technique is a solid start to learning watercolor illustration and translates to drawing other subjects. All levels are welcome to this relaxed day of sketching in the garden. Taught by Kallie Holt. Please bring: 1. Paper - any kind of blank paper will do. Feel free to bring some fancier drawing paper. 2. Pencils and a sharpener - any kind will do, but an HB drawing pencil would be best. 3. a hard surface on which to place your paper. Optional (but useful!) supplies: 1. Ruler 2. Magnifier 3. Softer and harder drawing pencils 4. sunscreen Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Botanical Illustration] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/botanical-illustration-tickets-11850604477?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 7/30/14*Art in the Garden* Engage your senses, discover hidden talents, and explore a more personal relationship with plants and the environment. Artists of any age are invited to bring their favorite paint set, pencils, and sketchbook to the garden for a day of drawing and painting. Learn from other artists and teachers. Paint and relax in an idyllic location. Enjoy the Garden as your studio. No previous art experience is needed. Taught by Dawn Overbeck. Please bring your favorite art supplies (listed in description). Some supplies will be provided. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Art in the Garden] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-the-garden-tickets-11850644597?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 8/6/14*Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping* He’s back! The last time Rick was here, his class filled up in a few days. If you missed it here’s your chance! Learn the basics of setting up and managing your own hive or just learn more about this fascinating subject. Taught by local bee expert Rick Samyn! Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduction-to-backyard-beekeeping-tickets-11850690735?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 8/13/14*Winter Gardening* 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. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Winter Gardening] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-gardening-tickets-11850704777?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 8/20/14*Viet Huong Garden Tour* The gardeners at Viet Huong (scent of Viet Nam) Garden brought many seeds from their home country and grow them very successfully in our climate. They are also master trellis builders. Come join us for a tour of their beautiful garden and learn from their old world wisdom. We will meet at Gallucci Learning Garden and walk over the three blocks to the Viet Huong Garden at South 18th and G St. Led by Micaela Cooley, the gardeners at Viet Huong and translator Xuan Man. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Viet Huong Garden Tour] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viet-huong-garden-tour-tickets-11850744897?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 8/27/14*Soil Amendments* Not getting the yields you used to? Maybe your soil is low on nutrients or the soil structure is off. There are so many soil amendments to choose from and using them can be confusing for even experienced gardeners. In this workshop you will learn to amend your soil to get your garden growing again. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Soil Amendments] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-amendments-tickets-11850781005?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 9/10/14*Storing Up for Winter* Want to know how to keep certain crops well into winter? In this workshop we’ll cover root cellaring and overwintering vegetables in the ground. Also learn which crops are better keepers and plan better next year. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Storing Up for Winter] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/storing-up-for-winter-tickets-11850797053?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ 9/24/14*Fruit Tree Espalier* Build a living wall of fruit by careful pruning and selection. Take this introductory course now and have enough time to plan and prepare your site for January planting. Taught by Master Gardener John Valentine. Click here to register: [image: Eventbrite - Fruit Tree Espalier] <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fruit-tree-espalier-tickets-11850821125?ref=ebtnebregn> ------------------------------ *All workshops are free. Please consider volunteering <http://tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/get_involved/> or donating <http://tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/donate/> if you want to help keep it that way. Your donations make it possible for a free, community-based garden learning center to exist. Thanks!* *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>* See you in the garden! *Learning and Growing Together* Located at South 14th and G St, Tacoma, WA <https://maps.google.com/maps?q=South+14th+and+South+G+St,+Tacoma,+WA+98405&ie=UTF-8&ei=F4EzUbuNCInyigL-9IHYBA&ved=0CAsQ_AUoAg> Website: *www.GallucciLearningGarden.org* <http://www.galluccilearninggarden.org> Follow us on *Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/GallucciLearningGarden> or Twitter <https://twitter.com/GallucciLGarden>* Phone: *253-256-5116* Email: *GallucciLearningGarden@gmail.com* <GallucciLearningGarden@gmail.com> The Gallucci Learning Garden is part of the* Tacoma Urban Land Trust <http://guadalupelandtrust.org/> *(formerly called the Guadalupe Land Trust), PO Box 5616, Tacoma, WA 98415-5616 *Tacoma Urban Land Trust <http://guadalupelandtrust.org/>** is a tax-deductible charity organization. Your donations make our programs at Gallucci Learning Garden possible. Thanks!* *Click here to donate now* <http://tacomaurbanlandtrust.org/gallucci/donate/>.