permaculture

[Greg <FarmerGreg@UrbanFarm.org>]

Hi all,

Each year the Urban Farm offers reasonably priced high quality fruit 
trees to the public.   All trees are preordered and paid for by you 
then we have an annual Tree Day Event where you pick up your new 
trees.  This will be our fourth annual event.  Along with the program 
comes several classes to help inform you about the best ways to grow 
your own fruit trees.  I have had a boatload of questions regarding 
fruit trees for this seasons so I will attempt to outline our program 
and answer your questions.

***  First of all you do not need to attend a class to purchase fruit 
trees.  The order form is posted on our web site at 
http://www.urbanfarm.org/fruit_trees/index.html and you can download 
it, fill it out and send it in to the address on the form.  If you 
have tree questions you can call me at 602-565-7045 and I will help 
you over the phone.

*  Step One - The Program starts every fall with a class designed to 
answer all of your questions about what it takes to grow deciduous 
and citrus trees here in the desert.  I will make sure that when you 
leave you know what there is to know about the successful growing of 
fruit trees.  We discuss apples, pears, stone fruit, citrus and some 
tropical fruits.  This is a two hour class and is given on Tuesday 
Sept 20, Oct 18 and Nov 15.  You only need to attend one although you 
may attend more if you like.  We provide you with a plethora of 
information and copies of data sheets about urban fruit tree culture.

We will also have 50 pound bags of organic fertilizer available at 
these events for you to purchase.  Please email me to preorder one - 
they are $30 each.

Held Tuesday Sept 20, Oct 18 or Nov 15
6:30 to 8:00 pm
At Unlimited Coffee - Right across from Safeway
741 E Glendale
Phoenix, AZ 85021
602-565-7045
$8 Donation requested

*  Step Two - Each Year we also hold our Annual Buy a Fruit Tree Day 
at the Urban Farm the Day after Thanksgiving.  On this day we offer 
the same information as in the fruit tree classes plus you have the 
opportunity to see some of the fruit tree applications here at the 
Urban Farm.  With over 50 fruit trees planted here on the property 
you have hedges of citrus, apples and stone fruit plus a wide variety 
of trees to see.

Held Friday Nov 25
8:30 am to Noon
At The Urban Farm
6750 N 13th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85014
602-565-7045

We will also have 50 pound bags of organic fertilizer available at 
these events for you to purchase.  Please email me to preorder one - 
they are $30 each.

*  Step Three - Pick up your trees - The 2005 Pick up date is 
tentatively Saturday January 7 - Location to be announced.  On this 
day you will pick up your ordered trees, we will teach you how to 
plant, fertilize and water them and will have mulch, fertilizer and 
other accoutrements available for you to purchase.

*  In January we will also offer a fruit tree pruning and care class. 
The date will be determined as January approaches.

*  Our Guidelines:

These are the guidelines that by purchasing trees you agree to abide by:
*  Tree orders are prepaid and must be received and paid for by 
November 25th, 2005 to qualify for this pricing.
*  Orders paid for after Nov 25 will result in a $5 per tree 
surcharge for $30 trees and a $10 per tree surcharge for $70 trees.
*  Bulk pricing is available when purchasing more than 15 trees
*  All Trees MUST be picked up on Tree Day or before.  Trees not 
picked up by tree day will be forfeited.
*  Cash, Visa, Mastercard, AmEx and Checks accepted for payment.
*  Tree day will include full training for pruning, planting, 
watering and fertilizing your new trees.  Plus you will be able to 
purchase fertilizer, mulch, tree tubes and trunk protection.
*  Trees are available on a first come first served basis.  We only 
order a limited number of trees, once they are gone we are out of 
trees.

Greg Peterson
The Urban Farm
602-565-7045
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***ATTENTION***  Please note my new email address.  FarmerGreg@UrbanFarm.org

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Greg Peterson
http://www.urbanfarm.org
602/565-7045