LUSH Valley in collaboration with Literacy Now proudly presents:

• Pruning for Health by Helena Hartwood (Edible Garden Designer)

Date: 5 April 2010
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Venue: LUSH Valley Hub
Cost: By donation.

A workshop to learn how to maintain healthy trees and shrubs, with specific reference to pruning and shaping for fruit. The workshop will include a demonstration time where you can practice.

• Planning an easy Food Garden by Helena Hartwood (Edible Garden Designer)

Date: 12 April 2010
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Venue: LUSH Valley Hub
Cost: By donation.

A workshop to learn how to create a small or large edible garden in any space, from your windowsill or patio containers to front yard or back woodland. Including a strategy that is specific to your site so you can grow your own fruit, vegetables or herbs.

• Sprouting for Salads by Helena Hartwood (Edible Garden Designer)

Date: 19 April 2010
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Venue: LUSH Valley Hub
Cost: By donation.

A workshop to learn how to sprout seeds, nuts and grains at home for low-cost, highly nutritious foods. Samples will be available for tasting.

• Nutritious Greens by Helena Hartwood (Edible Garden Designer)

Date: 26 April 2010
Time: 7 – 8:30 pm
Venue: LUSH Valley Hub
Cost: By donation.

Learn the values about dark leafy greens, winter and bitter vegetable greens for soups, salads and stews. Gathering wild leaves will be covered as well as samples and sources.

If you are interested in participating in one of these workshops, please contact Helena Hartwood directly at: hartwoodgardens@gmail.com or leave a message at: (250) 898-1288. Space is limited so book today.