FIRST ANNUAL SEED SWAP
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and the Indiana Community Garden will present a community seed swap on Saturday, November 8, 2014, from 1 to 4 pm. This event, hosted by IUP's SEEDS Club, is part of a larger project: the Northern Appalachian Seed Bank, which is a multidisciplinary collaboration of IUP and the community garden. The seed swap will be held at Zink Hall (1190 Maple Street) on the IUP campus. Seeds are not required for attending this event! Come and meet people who are saving native and heirloom seeds and discover some of the fascinating stories that accompany these seeds. Have seeds of your own to share? Bring 'em. Anthropology students will be present to document the stories/histories of your seeds, helping to preserve them in the seed bank's database as a valuable part of Appalachian culture. There will be fun and educational activities for children.
Also, we are excited to announce that plantsman Barry Glick of Sunshine Farm and Gardens will be the keynote speaker! His topic is "WOODLAND WONDERS FROM THE WILD- an enlightening, entertaining and educational look at some of the plants that we overlook on our woodland hikes. Some of the most interesting and unusual wildflowers are growing in our own backyards right under our noses. Join native plant expert Barry Glick for a fascinating wild wander into the wonderful world of woodland wildflowers." Barry is a foremost authority on native plants and propagation techniques. Click here to read more about this dynamic, engaging, and nationally acclaimed speaker. You can review his professional speaker portfolio here. Barry will also bring an excellant selection of native plants available for purchasing during the seed swap.
Also, we are excited to announce that plantsman Barry Glick of Sunshine Farm and Gardens will be the keynote speaker! His topic is "WOODLAND WONDERS FROM THE WILD- an enlightening, entertaining and educational look at some of the plants that we overlook on our woodland hikes. Some of the most interesting and unusual wildflowers are growing in our own backyards right under our noses. Join native plant expert Barry Glick for a fascinating wild wander into the wonderful world of woodland wildflowers." Barry is a foremost authority on native plants and propagation techniques. Click here to read more about this dynamic, engaging, and nationally acclaimed speaker. You can review his professional speaker portfolio here. Barry will also bring an excellant selection of native plants available for purchasing during the seed swap.
Please, no hybrids...bring seeds only from open-pollinated varieties of plants.
For questions concerning either the event or sharing your seeds, please contact:
Gretchen McCormick bgqq@iup.edu
Lisa McCann lisamccann75@gmail.com
June 19, 2014
Ola Kaniasty, Faye Catlos, and Sandy Petkus worked together on design, site selection, and construction ideas. Jonathan Mack graciously donated three large cement oriental sculptures for the meditation garden.
This Saturday, June 21 at 8 am, site preparation will begin for the meditation garden. First, the site will be defined by spray painting the outer border and then cutting an edge.
Please come and help!
We need help with covering the ground, by spreading mulch over newspaper, to establish the base. If you have a wheelbarrow, please bring it! Also straight edge spade shovels.
Have questions? Call Sandy Petkus at (724) 463-3341.
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May 23, 2013
Hey community gardeners! Get your garden plot in tip-top shape before Planting Day! We've provided a truckload of aged compost for fortifying the soil in your plot. Compost improves soil structure and aeration, helps retain moisture, fosters vigorous root development, and adds nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.
And, this Monday (May 26) from 11 to 1 pm, and Wednesday (May 28) from 4:30 to 6 pm, there will be a Mantis mini-tiller available at the garden. You can use it to cultivate the soil in your plot (there's also long-handled manual cultivator tools available if you prefer). Your plot will then be ready for application of a 6-inch layer of compost on top. Your garden plants will be healthier and more productive this season with this pre-planting soil preparation.
The compost pile is located at the south end of the community garden, near the big trees. There's a wheelbarrow available for moving compost to your plot.
Have questions about your garden soil or planting your vegetables/flowers? Contact Lisa McCann: lisamccann75@gmail.com
(814) 244-4072
February 15th at 5 pm at the Artist Hand Gallery! The handmade bowls are beautiful. There will be also be vegan options for soup.
Check out the fabulous Artist Hand Gallery: click HERE
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