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  • From: "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflj@intrex.net>
  • To: permaculture <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: [permaculture] NoTill Garden Workshop-Slow Global Warming 10/27/07
  • Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:45:53 -0400


This free workshop evolved out of the Kansas City Missouri's Climate
Protection Process. Please share this notice in any way you see fit. You
can download a PDF of the flyer at http://www.allspecies.org.

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*No-Till Organic Gardening Workshop*

*Better Soils - Better Food - Easier*

Learn How to Assist the Soil in Becoming Healthy Again While Slowing
Climate Change & Global Warming



On October 27 at

*Lincoln College Prep, 2012 E. 23**rd** Street & Niles Garden (Across
the Street)*

*Joel Gruver* will talk about how to improve the biological activity of
the soil in your garden/farm with organic inputs and minimum tillage.
Joel will present a balance blend of science and practice rooted in his
experiences as a gardener, farmer, educator and soil scientist.

*Patrice Gros* will explain the basics of his financially successful
no-till system including cultivation systems, crop sequences and
fertility. Patrice will demonstrate the building of a no-till bed using
his techniques.

Discussion of the process and Q&A will be led by both Patrice and Joel.

8:30 Registration (No Charge)

8:45 am Film – “Ruth Stout’s Garden” - Ruth Stout is considered the
“Mother of modern no-till gardening”.

9:15 – 10:45 Presentation/Questions – Joel Gruver

11:00 – 12:30 Presentation/Questions – Patrice Gros

12:30 – 1:30 Lunch – The Blue Bird Bistro will provide lunch
(local/organic if possible) for $10 for those who register.

1:30 – 3:00 pm Bed Building Demonstration/Discussion

*Joel Gruver* grew up on a homestead in rural Maryland. His academic
training includes a B.S. in Chemistry from Principia College, an M.S. in
Agronomy from the University of Maryland and a Ph.D. in Soil Science
from NC State University. He has managed several farms and has
experience producing beef, sheep, poultry, fruits, vegetables, forages
and grains using organic production practices. He currently is an
assistant professor of Soil Science and Sustainable Agriculture in the
Department of Agriculture at Western Illinois University (Macomb, IL)
and the director of the WIU Organic research program.
http://www.wiu.edu/ag/organicfarm/jgruverresume.php

*Patrice Gros* left the big city 12 years ago and fell in love with
gardening. He has been a full time organic farmer for 10 years,
following a 2 year apprenticeship. Patrice is the co-founder of two
local farmers markets (Berryville & Eureka Springs, AR) and sit on the
board of the Eureka Market. He is married and has two children. Patrice
makes a nice living by devoting about 1/2 time to gardening. He runs
Foundation Farm and associated Farm School for people to learn
gardening. http://www.foundationfarm.com/

* Registration: Kansas City Community Gardens 816-931-3877 or
info-1@kccg.org <mailto:info-1@kccg.org>*

Sponsored by Kansas City Community Gardens. Cosponsored by City of
Kansas City Missouri, Heartland All Species Project and Niles Home for
Children




  • [permaculture] NoTill Garden Workshop-Slow Global Warming 10/27/07, Lawrence F. London, Jr., 10/16/2007

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