RIPE! A Fall Garden to Table Festival

2010/09/13 in Uncategorized | Comments (0)

Hello All!
Mark your calenders. RIPE! A Garden to Table Festival is coming to the Olive Avenue Market this October!
RIPE!  A free, community event will celebrate the edible gardening revolution and our region’s thriving commitment to local food. At the time when nature’s bounty is at its peak, this joyous festival will bring together food enthusiasts, farmers and local growers to help show the community what, when and how to grow and eat fresh, local and seasonal.

RIPE! Will feature:
The  planting of a raised bed on the grounds of the Olive Ave Market
Local farmers & fall produce
Our locally grown herb & heirloom vegetable plants
Students from the Grove High School showcasing a Garden to Table Curriculum in support of raising funds for the Barton House renovation [the home of their new kitchen]
Ongoing children’s story time featuring garden/nutrition based literature
Garden based crafts for children
Jams and preserves created using locally grown produce

Organic fertilizers & pesticides
Growing berries and fruit trees in the home garden  plus kits for building raised beds!
Event Details:
Saturday, October 23rd 10:00a.m.– 1:00p.m. 530 West Olive Ave. Redlands, CA.For those who want to get started with their own edible garden, this will help show them the way. For those who have limited space and still wish to plant lots of edibles, they will be shown how. For those who have no clue how or what to do with herbs and leafy greens, samples and recipes will inspire and enlighten.

Please help us get the word out about this exciting community event! Tell a friend or two.

What a great day it will be!

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