Peagarden Community Gardeners' - Upcoming Event

MARCH 1, 2012

Meet the Producers

Peagarden Community Gardeners' of Putney and Swan EcoCenter present "Meet the Producers" on 3/1 from 7-9 pm at the Swan EcoCenter. Meet local farmers, ranchers, bakers, and other artisan producers. Learn about options for locally & sustainably produced fruit, beef, cheese, veggies, bread, and much more. Enjoy refreshments & samples, take advantage of special promotions, and enter to win a prize. 

March 1, 2012

Start Time:  7:00 PM

End Time:  9:00 PM

Organized by:

Peagarden Community Gardeners' of Putney and Swan EcoCenter

This event is presented in conjunction with the Peagarden Community Gardeners' of Putney .   It will bring together the many incredible local food producers in our area - farmers, ranchers and growers - for one great evening of tasting and discussion. Nearly 30 producers will be present, each with their own booth, with information on their specialties. CSA (Community Support Agriculture)details and products to taste! This is the ideal time to find the local producer that fits your needs.

AND GET READY FOR JUNE 19, 2012 

Swan EcoFestival:

Join all of the City for our annual festival on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the Swan EcoCenter and adjacent amphitheater lawn. Eat, paint, explore, learn, climb, watch, dance, discover. Celebrate summer and the natural world.

Contact:  Sally Swain, Extension Assistant Professor

Contact:  George Swain, Head of volunteers if you want to volunteer to help set up or drive shuttles to a from the different locations.

For the new residents :

The Swan EcoCenter is a natural hub for community events. The end of our 400-foot pier into the Preserve is the new site for our legendary star-gazing evenings with the Putney Astronomical Society. Other exciting plans include:

• organic wine tasting
• guest speakers
• engaging films
• book signings
• nature photography exhibitions
• evenings with our Artists-in-Residence
• wildflower walks
• Sandhill crane talks and slide shows
• tours of the Zen Center
• guided bird watching
• wildlife and landscape photography classes
• nature journaling
• wildlife tracking classes
• guided nature walks and snow shoe tours
• green building tours and workshops
• lecture series that explore the many issues facing our planet

Star Parties will be held Friday and Saturday nights, folks be sure to bundle up, it gets cold out there Star Gazing! 

Contact:  Jorge and Lea Bookman for more details. 

Don't you just love to cuddle in the morning?

Well this am I was all warm and relaxed; just waking up and was about to roll over for a quick cuddle, with the "person" lying next to me - who was all warm and starting to nibble my ear....then I felt a warm wet "dare" I say it a tongue licking my neck, well it wasn't you know who, but his dog, Trudy!  


Yes, once again Travelin' Man got itchy feet and took off sometime very early in the am to go kayaking, yes I said Kayaking!  He was in town less than 24 hrs after Valentine's Day and Poof he was off again. 

He did leave me a bouquet of daffodils, one can quickly guess where he picked those from, my new lot where we had spent a lovely Valentine's Day and yes, a Note; it read:  

 Went kayaking, be back in a couple days.....take care of Trudy while I'm gone.....and we'll do something "special" when I get back!  

PS don't forget to pet the cat while I'm gone!

More Short Stories Coming SOON!

Sarah's grandfather, Fred, is known as "Beeman" - he is the local beekeeper in Putney - Peagarden Park - for the Community Gardeners - without him - well his bees do all the work!  but Fred does know how to keep those bees Happy!

He has recently take on an apprentice - Tom.  Tom is the baker's son; their bakery "A Taste of Honey" is famous for their honey pastries.  Fred decided it was about time to train another beekeeper for the gardeners.

The Community Gardeners meet for breakfast on Saturday mornings at the "Skillet" - topic for next Saturday is "Bugs" - and "Companion Planting".  Yes this does mean getting out of bed to be there by 7:30 AM - but the food is good and the "bantering" as to who will grow the largest pumpkin this year has already started!  

And they are getting ready to plan their annual Road Trip(s)!  Voting for places to visit will take also take place this Saturday!  

Oh, yes these days I am residing at the Grand Moor Inn and Bear and Sand Cat are with me - and during the day we are hanging out in - a tent - on the new Lot - at 1919 Joplin Street; so drop by or drop us a line or send us an e-mail "sandyspantry@yahoo.com"