Wed, April 11
Natural Pest Control & Healthy Soil
with Ron Godin, CSU Agronomist

Learn about garden pests - the good, the bad and the ugly!
Preventative methods and natural controls will be covered
Garden Planet, 719 2nd St. Paonia, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
drop in $FREE

Wed, April 25
The Cut Flower Garden!
propagating, planting, harvesting
with Daphne Yannakakis,  Zephyros Farm, grower/owner
Garden Planet, 719 2nd St. Paonia, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
drop in $12
 

        Fri, Sat, Sun - April 20, 21 & 22 
Bee Guardianship
 with Corwin Bell of BackYardHives
        Basic Discussion on Top Bar Beekeeping   $5

        Friday, April 20 The Trading Post, Paonia 6:30 - 8:30pm
              Beginning Bee Guardianship      $100

            Sat April 21, Vive La Vida Ranch, Paonia, 10am-4pm       
                  Intermediate Bee Guardianship    $100

     Sun April 22, Vive La Vida Ranch, Paonia 10am-4pm
   Both Beginning & Intermediate    $175
 
Full Descriptions:  www.soilacademy.com
Registration:  info@soilacademy.com  970-319-9434
 

S.O.I.L. Classes & Happenin's 
719 2nd St., Paonia

Wed, March 28 - Pruning & Feeding Fruit Trees
with Steve Ela
Garden Planet, 719 2nd St. Paonia, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
drop in $12


Full Descriptions:  www.soilacademy.com
Registration:  info@soilacademy.com
970-319-9434   

Valley Voices at the Blue Sage Present:      

Permaculture Design and how it is applicable to your life

Monday, March 26, 2012     •     6:30 – 8:30 PM

Permaculture is a design philosophy that observes patterns in nature and incorporates them into overall site design in order to create more sustainable systems. 

And permaculture is a design science grounded in common sense, drawing from ancestral wisdom and modern technology. Practicality, positivity and sound ethical action are focused toward making human settlements more sustainable. This sustainability should be demonstrated by developing long lasting systems that are strong yet adaptable to change and equally address and integrate our social, economic and environmental needs.

The presentation will be about how each of, regardless of our living situation, can begin to use permaculture in our own life to create a more sustainable lifestyle.  It will be about the land we live on, the way we use our energy, and more.  The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.

For beginners and lifetime students of permaculture design.

Presenters:  Aaron Jerad Heideman & Wind Clearwater

Second in a series of 4th Monday talks and discussions at the Blue Sage.  No Charge. (Donations accepted to benefit the Blue Sage.)  

A viticulture seminar with Philippe Armenier will be held at Leroux Creek Vineyard, the home of Yvon Gros and Joanna Reckert, 12388 3100 Road, Hotchkiss on Wednesday, 29 February, starting at 10 a.m. Yvon's phone number at home is 872-4746, if you get lost on the way.

Please bring a lunch. Then in the afternoon it's possible we will visit one or two other vineyards nearby.

We will finish at 3 p.m.

The price for the day is $50.

Philippe Armenier - For more than 20 years, has been carrying on a love affair with biodynamic farming, first in the vineyards of his family’s famed Domaine de Marcoux, and since 2002, passionately spreading the teachings of Rudolf Steiner throughout the vineyards of California and beyond. Working with many high quality California vineyards, well over 2000 vineyard acres have transitioned to Biodynamic practices under Philippe’s guidance, with approximately 1000 of these achieving Demeter certification. 

_S.O.I.L Academy Presents:
February Classes

719 2nd St., Paonia
5:30 - 7:30pm
$12/class pay at the door
 
Wed., Feb. 22 –
Permaculture - Water Usage & Desert Strategies
Wind Clearwater
 
Wed. Feb. 29
When to Plant What
Lance Swigart
 
full class descriptions found at www.soilacademy.com

Wed., November 9 - Seed Saving Annuals
Vegetables and Flowers

Wed., November 16  - Seed Saving Biennials
Biennial vegetables normally require two years from seed to flowering. Biennial vegetables include beets, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chard, collard, endive, kale, kohlrabi, leek, onion, parsley, parsnip, rutabaga, salsify and turnip.

Garden Planet now has Biodynamic Preparations! Some are time-sensitive, so call to reserve/order. Locally sourced preps available by weekly order.  970-527-3522