Composting and Gardening STRAW BALE GARDENING Would you like to have a raised garden in your backyard without all the back-breaking work of a permanent raised garden bed? As an urban gardener you can create a biodegradable equivalent of a raised bed. This is an outdoor workshop. Date: April 23 Location: Campbell River education centre Time: 11 a.m. LAUNCH OF “RUNKELRUEBEN” GROWING CONTEST (German root vegetable) Drop by the education in Campbell River and pickup your seeds for growing this unusual looking “root” vegetable. This plant only takes up a very small space in a garden. This contest is open to children and adults. Weigh in and display will be held on Grandparent’s Day, September 11, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Date: April 30 Location: Campbell River education centre Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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COMPOSTING GARDENING