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PRESS RELEASE – Seattle Tilth Classes and Events
June 1, 2009
CONTACT: Liza Burke, (206) 633-0451 ext. 103
lizaburke@seattletilth.org

WHAT: Get Ready to Garden
WHEN: June 10, 6– 8 p.m.
WHERE: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
Come out and learn how to get your garden ready for your summer crops. The Tilth gardeners will show you how to prepare your beds for planting, including adding fertilizer and compost. From there you will assist in planting seeds and starts and building garden trellises. Gardeners will leave equipped with the knowledge to get their gardens into shape and kick off a productive new garden season!
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: 1,2,3 Grow a Garden
WHEN: June 13, 9-11a.m.
WHERE: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
Homegrown organic veggies aren’t as hard to come by as you think. All you have to do is prepare your soil, plant the crops and maintain your plot. Join us for this two hour-long clinic and see how simple it is to start growing food in your sunny garden.
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: ww.seattletilth.org.

WHAT: Container Vegetable Gardening
WHEN: June 13, 10 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park in the Mt Baker neighborhood; 1733 Bradner Place S; Seattle 98144
Attention apartment and condo dwellers! Just because you don’t have a patch of ground doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh, organic vegetables and herbs. Come learn how to begin and maintain an edible container garden. Whether you’re growing on your balcony or windowsill, this class will help you get started.
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Children’s Garden Summer Camps and Programs
WHERE: Seattle Tilth Children’s Gardens at the Good Shepherd Center, in Wallingford neighborhood, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103.
WHEN: Weekdays, June 15 through September 4
Fun, hands-on garden camps for children ages one to 14 years. Programs include: Peawee Classes for Infants and Toddlers; Morning Preschool Programs; Afternoon Preschool Programs; Garden Detectives for 5 and 6 year olds, Garden Adventure Day Camps for grade schoolers; Junior Counselor Program for 10-14 year olds. Camps are very popular and fill up quickly.
COST: Varies. For more info and to register, call: (206)633-0451 ext. 1, or visit http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: City Chickens 201

WHEN: June 20, 10 a.m.–12:30p.m.

WHERE: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, room 140 (Senior Center), Seattle, WA 98103
This class continues where the introductory class left off. It covers a broad range of topics including classes and breeds, endangered breeds, parts of a bird, advanced nutrition and health, prevention of disease, incubation, exhibiting poultry, as well as other land fowl such as ducks, geese and swans. This class is designed to maximize time for questions and discussion with other experienced poultry keepers.
COST: $30 for Tilth members, $40 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Garden Hotline Booth at the Issaquah Farmer’s Market
WHEN: June 20, 9 a.m. -2 p.m.
WHERE: Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
Talk with a Garden Hotline educator about any gardening and landscaping questions. Get free information about sustainable plant choices, composting, lawn care and natural pest management. Information on upcoming Seattle Tilth classes will also be available. Your garden. Our expertise.
COST: Free!

WHAT: Container Veggie Gardening
WHEN: June 24, 5–7 p.m.
WHERE: Victor Steinbrueck Park, located at the north end of Pike Place Market at 2001 Western Ave
Attention apartment and condo dwellers! Just because you don’t have a patch of ground doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh, organic vegetables and herbs. Come learn how to begin and maintain an edible container garden. Whether you’re growing on your balcony or windowsill, this class will help you get started. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Growing Heat-Loving Crops
WHEN: June 27, 10a.m.-noon
WHERE: Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park in the Mt Baker neighborhood; 1733 Bradner Place S; Seattle 98144
Fresh, homegrown tomatoes, peppers and eggplant are some of the best things to come out of the garden each summer, but can be tricky to grow. This class will teach you everything you need to know to grow the biggest, earliest and best veggies around. We will discuss season extension techniques and trellising, show you how to prune, fertilize, water and harvest. We will also discuss heirloom tomatoes, best varieties to grow in the NW and tips for growing beefsteak types. If you love tomatoes, peppers and eggplants, don’t miss this class!
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit ww.seattletilth.org.

WHAT: Composting for Apartment DwellersWHEN: July 1, 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Victor Steinbrueck Park, located at the north end of Pike Place Market at 2001 Western Ave
A workshop for apartment and condo dwellers that have limited space, but want to recycle their food scraps into rich compost. We will address the special needs of small space and indoor food composting and show you how you can make your own indoor compost bin. Come see how easy it is to get started composting in your home. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Basic Herb Gardening in Containers
WHEN: July 8, 5-7 p.m.
WHERE: Victor Steinbrueck Park, located at the north end of Pike Place Market at 2001 Western Ave
Attention apartment and condo dwellers! Just because you don’t have a patch of ground doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh, organic herbs. From basil to rosemary herbs are easy and rewarding. Come learn how to begin and maintain your edible container garden. Whether you’re growing on your balcony or windowsill, this class will help you get started. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: City Chickens Coop Tour
WHEN: Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
WHERE: in several Seattle neighborhoods
See how Se
attle residents are raising chickens in the backyards of Seattle. City chickens owners invite you into their backyards for a one-day only, self-guided tour of the diverse and imaginative chicken coops throughout the city. Meet chickens and chicken owners and find out how you can raise your own flock of egg layers. New this year we have added goats, ducks and bees to the tour. Learn about the opportunities to produce eggs, goat milk and honey in the city, while enjoying a unique, family friendly weekend activity.
COST: $25 for Seattle Tilth members, $30 non-members. For more information, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Winter Gardening
WHEN: July 12, 10a.m.–noon
WHERE: Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at the Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103
It’s the middle of July, it’s as hot as it gets, are you thinking about your fall and winter garden? Why not! This is the time of year to get thing started so you can be eating fresh veggies to the solstice and beyond. A little planning and effort now will pay off during the dark days of winter. Let the Tilth gardeners show you how to start seeds and how to squeeze those plants into your overflowing summer garden. Believe us, you’ll be thankful you took the time when you show off your homegrown veggies at that Holiday meal!
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: ww.seattletilth.org.

WHAT: Fall and Winter Veggie Gardening in Containers
WHEN: July 15, 5 –7 p.m.
WHERE: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St.
Attention apartment and condo dwellers! Just because you don’t have a patch of ground doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh, organic vegetables and herbs. Come learn how to begin and maintain an edible container garden. Whether you’re growing on your balcony or windowsill, this class will help you get started. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Culinary Herb Gardening
WHEN: July 15, 6–8 p.m.
WHERE: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
Whether you’re interested in growing basil for pesto, cilantro for salsas or mint for summer iced tea, this workshop will teach you how to grow fresh kitchen herbs all season long! We’ll go over tips for planning your herb garden, including how to select the best varieties for your site.
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Winter Gardening
WHEN: Jul 18, 9–11a.m.
WHERE: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
It’s the middle of July, it’s as hot as it gets, are you thinking about your fall and winter garden? Why not! This is the time of year to get thing started so you can be eating fresh veggies to the solstice and beyond. A little planning and effort now will pay off during the dark days of winter. Let the Tilth gardeners show you how to start seeds and how to squeeze those plants into your overflowing summer garden. Believe us, you’ll be thankful you took the time when you show off your homegrown veggies at that Holiday meal!
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: ww.seattletilth.org.

WHAT: Composting for Apartment DwellersWHEN: July 22, 5–7 p.m.
WHERE: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St.
A workshop for apartment and condo dwellers that have limited space, but want to recycle their food scraps into rich compost. We will address the special needs of small space and indoor food composting and show you how you can make your own indoor compost bin. Come see how easy it is to get started composting in your home. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

WHAT: Winter Gardening
WHEN: July 25, 10 a.m.-noon
WHERE: Seattle Tilth Demonstration Garden at Bradner Gardens Park in the Mt Baker neighborhood; 1733 Bradner Place S; Seattle 98144
It’s the middle of July, it’s as hot as it gets, are you thinking about your fall and winter garden? Why not! This is the time of year to get thing started so you can be eating fresh veggies to the solstice and beyond. A little planning and effort now will pay off during the dark days of winter. Let the Tilth gardeners show you how to start seeds and how to squeeze those plants into your overflowing summer garden. Believe us, you’ll be thankful you took the time when you show off your homegrown veggies at that Holiday meal!
COST: $25 for Tilth members, $35 non-members. Advance registration and payment is required. For more information and to register, visit: ww.seattletilth.org.

WHAT: Edible Flower Gardening in Containers
WHEN: July 29, 5–7 p.m.
WHERE: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St.
Attention apartment and condo dwellers! Just because you don’t have a patch of ground doesn’t mean you can’t grow fresh, organic edible flowers. Edible flowers are easy to grow and can make your cakes, cocktails and salads stand out. Come learn how to begin and maintain an edible flower container garden. Whether you’re growing on your balcony or windowsill, this class will help you get started. This class is sponsored by the Center City Parks program of Seattle Parks and Recreation.
COST: Free! Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, visit: http://www.seattletilth.org/.

SEATTLE TILTH: Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

Liza Burke
Outreach & Development Coordinator
Seattle Tilth Association
4649 Sunnyside Ave North, Room 120
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-0451 ext. 103
lizaburke@seattletilth.org