“Unemployment is capitalism’s way of getting you to plant a garden.” – Orson Scott Card.
You don’t have to be unemployed to join us on March 21st for our “Outrageous Gardens Party” in the near North Valley in Albuquerque. But if you are, we can show you some creative ways to increase your food security. Here’s what we hope to accomplish in just one day:
With a little help from some friends (YOU!) and some donated materials, we will do an extreme makeover of a former parking area into an attractive and functional community garden space in just a few hours!!
You’ll learn how to create highly productive above-ground gardens using straw bales, tires, burlap bags, rocks, old terrones, fencing and other recycled items all without tilling. These gardens are designed for intensive planting with a minimum of labor and materials. They come from all over the world, are fun, inexpensive and quick to set-up.
DATE: Saturday, March 21st
TIME: 10-3pm
Children are encouraged to participate accompanied by parents.
For more information, to register and for directions, contact outrageousgardener [at] yahoo.com.
Don’ forget: hats, sunscreen, water bottles, garden and hand tools to use on site and gloves. Snacks will be provided.
COST: $20 + ONE of the following: Small bottles of toiletries (unopened); 2 canned goods; gently-used children’s books.
Donated items will support food pantries, homeless shelter clients, & reading programs for shelter children.
WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A GARDEN!
