Despite the relentless heat and drought, autumn will surely come to Mid-Missouri eventually, and it might be a great year to try a fall garden. Come get some free advice on Fall Gardening, at a discussion led by Bill McKelvey, president of the Community Garden Coalition. Bill has been a fall gardener for many years and will share some ideas for growing a host of cool season vegetables in the fall and early winter.

Tuesday, July 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Ash Street Community Garden, 201 West Ash Street
Behind the brown apartment building, look for the garden sign on the back fence.

This event is sponsored by the Community Garden Coalition and University of Missouri Extension. Registration is not required. Please contact Bill McKelvey for more information.

Jim Quinn, our local horticulture extension agent, will host a FREE organic pest control workshop Monday, May 21 at the Health Department. We’ll start inside at 6 p.m. then head out to the garden for demonstration and questions.

The Health Department is located at 1005 W. Worley St.

Preserving freshly harvested foods provides an opportunity to enjoy the tasty vegetables you’re growing throughout the year. You can learn all about how to freeze, dry and can your garden-grown vegetables at this free workshop. Register by May 10.

Thursday, May 17
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Columbia/Boone County Health Department, Community Room,
1005 W. Worley St., Columbia

To sign up, use this form or email the instructor, Vera Massey, from University Extension.

www.facebook.com/CommunityGardenCoalition

Update: They also have a beautiful new website today!

This winter while your own garden is cold and unproductive, don’t forget that you can still get locally grown vegetables, cheese from nearby goats and meat from area farmers at the Columbia indoor farmer’s market, every Saturday morning at Parkade Plaza, 9 a.m. to noon.