Perhaps of interest. CHRS = Capitol Hill Restoration Society
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CHRS Presents: Backyard Vegetable Gardening ? If you want to grow vegetables but haven¡¯t been able to get a place in a community garden, go to CHRS¡¯s May 18 Preservation Caf¨¦ on Backyard Vegetable Gardening.? After a brief introduction to local community gardens and how to get on a waiting list, Hill resident Pat Taylor will focus on what to do at home while you¡¯re waiting in order to produce those fresh vegetables you¡¯re longing for.? She will discuss how to grow veggies and herbs in containers and raised beds; the best kinds of soil, conditions, and locations for success; and how to maintain, harvest, and enjoy your plantings. ? An expert on urban vegetable gardening, Pat Taylor has been growing vegetables for some 30 years and is coordinator of the King¡¯s Court Community Garden. ? Spring is here and it¡¯s prime planting time, so mark your calendar for
Backyard Vegetable Gardening on Wednesday, May 18, from 6:30-7:15 p.m.? The Preservation Caf¨¦ will be held downstairs at Ebenezers Coffeehouse at 2nd and F Streets, NE.? The Caf¨¦ is free, accessible, and open to all in the Capitol Hill community; no reservations are necessary. ?