At this showcase, you will see and hear about fresh ginger cultivation and research initiatives, diverse summer cover crops use, best practices of vegetable production, automated irrigation options and equipment for large home gardens and small farms, and more.
Additionally, we will discuss practices we implement at Unity Community Garden to produce food for the local community, reduce weed pressure, increase soil health, and produce more food with less space.
This program is ideal for intermediate-level gardeners, homesteaders, and backyard growers. There will be time at the end of the tour for questions for Unity Garden Staff and Local Food Systems/Small Farms Educator. This program is free of charge, but registration is required.
There will be a 20-person cap per session, so if you register, please plan to attend or send a representative in your place if a conflict emerges.
When: Thursday, July 30th
Noon program: 12 PM - 1 PM
OR
Afternoon program 5 PM - 6 PM
Where: Unity Community Center - 632 Orlando Ave, Normal, IL 61761
Who: Unity Garden Assistant Carissa; and Local Food Systems & Small Farms Educator Nick Frillman
Note: Please bring water, hat, sunglasses, etc., if needed, and please wear secure, closed-toed shoes.
In case of inclement weather cancellation, this program will instead take place on Wednesday, August 6th, with a noon and early evening session at the same times
Source : illinois.edu