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February 22, 2010
Dirt!
Tricycle Gardens will be hosting a free showing of DIRT! this Sunday, February 28th, at 6PM at the TG headquarters at 211 West 7th Street:
The film offers a vision of a sustainable relationship between Humans and Dirt through profiles of the global visionaries who are determined to repair the damage we’ve done before it’s too late. There are many ways we can preserve the living skin of the earth for future generations. If you care about your food, water, the air you breathe, your health and happiness… it’s time to see DIRT! the Movie, roll up your sleeves for action and Get Dirty.
January 29, 2010
Tricycle Gardens announces first Urban Mini Farm in Manchester
We are breaking ground on our first Urban Mini Farm (yet to be named) at the corner of 9th St. & Bainbridge St., in old Manchester. We are setting up a vermiculture operation, hoop houses for cold weather growing, a living fence of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries (YUM!), and gardens for intensive growing. Thanks to the generosity of Robin Miller and Dan Gecker of Monroe Properties, we are ready to get the first model of high yield urban farming up and running on 1/2 an acre of under utilized urban land. The ultimate goal is job creation, as we implement urban farms throughout Richmond. Jobs, healthy food access, bio-diversity, ecological restoration, and more….Stay tuned for volunteer work days!
April 27, 2009
small organic gardening basics
Tricycle Gardens invites you to gain confidence and inspiration for starting your own organic garden! Various aspects of getting started will be discussed including: choosing a site, soil preparation, starting seeds, irrigation, harvesting, tools, organic management of pests and diseases, and making the most of our Virginia climate. Come and share your interests and experiences with others interested in organic gardening.
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March 17, 2009
Build Your Own Rain Barrel!
Tricycle Gardens has a announced Build Your Own Rain Barrel workshop set for Sunday, April 5, from 1-4PM at Tricycle Gardens Headquarters (211 West 7th Street).
February 27, 2009
volunteer with Tricycle Gardens
Are you ready to volunteer your skills with Tricycle Gardens? Or pick up some new skills? Meet new people who share your passion? Ready to get dirty?
Tricycle Gardens invites you to a Volunteer Intro, Info, & Orientation session, Saturday, March 7. The session will be following by eating, so bring a “brunchy lunchy” dish to share!
Saturday, March 7th 11:30 am- 1:30 pm at the Tricycle Gardens Headquarters, 211 W. 7th St.
RSVP: learn@tricyclegardens.org or call 231-7767
February 23, 2009
DIY Sub-Irrigated Planter Workshop @ Tricycle Gardens
Tricycle Gardens will be hosting a DIY Sub-Irrigated Planter Workshop on Sunday March 8th from 1-4PM, in the Tricycle Garden’s Office at 211 West 7th Street in Old Manchester. Sign up today and get a jump start on spring!
We will discuss a variety of designs for making your own sub-irrigated planter as well as the plethora of garden crops and flowers that can be grown successfully in this type of unique and water saving planter.
November 20, 2008
a good Thursday for stuff to do
Thursday Fresh Market (8:30AM-2:30PM)
@ 17th Street Farmers’ Market Farm fresh and homegrown straight from the region’s farms to your home. Homemade and handcrafted right here by highly artistic Richmonders. Free. For more information call 804-646-0310 or visit http://www.17thstreetfarmersmarket.com
Tricycle Gardens hosts GreenDrinks (5:30-7:30ish)
Tricycle Gardens invites folks to join them for GreenDrinks at the Tricycle Gardens office (211 West 7th Street).
Savor’s pre-holiday shopping party (5PM-8PM)
Locally made jewelry, handbags and accessories, wine gift tags (and the wine), holiday cookies, will be available for purchase or pre-order. Enjoy appetizers. Cash bar. 804-52-SAVOR
November 13, 2008
Tricycle Gardens hosts GreenDrinks on Nov.20th
Tricycle Gardens invites folks to join them on Thursday, November 20th from 5:30-7:30ish for GreenDrinks at the Tricycle Gardens office (211 West 7th Street). (see also: Richmond GreenDrinks)
September 16, 2008
make your own rain barrel workshop
From Tricycle Gardens:
Participants will receive a 55 gallon #2 plastic food grade barrel with all the necessary components to make a usable rain collector. Tools and helpers will be on hand to assist in the assembling.
July 12, 2008
Tricycle Gardens announces Organic Gardening workshops
Tricycle Gardens are presenting the first of a series of workshops on organic gardening: Introduction to Organic Gardening (7/24), Getting Started with Organic Gardening (8/7), and Fall Gardening and Winter Preparations (9/11). Each workshop will cost $15 and take place at 211 West 7th Street in Old Manchester. Please contact allison@tricyclegardens.org if you have questions.