The Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) is an incredible local organization that engages youth, their families, classrooms and community through organic gardening.  This learning environment is instrumental in providing much needed education about the benefits of a sustainable local food system, overall personal nutrition and health, environmental protection and awareness, and the importance of community-mindedness in the development of a local, sustainable economy.  

Boise Urban Garden School is now offering Adult/Family Workshops for 2010!! Check out this great line-up:

January 23: Home Composting

The ultimate approach to “reduce (your curbside garbage), reuse (your nutrients), recycle (your waste).” And it’s not icky!

January 30: Backyard Chickens

Food, Fertilizer & Pest Control – your complete introduction to raising this amazing food source (and great pet), family-style!

February 20: Square Foot Gardening

Sustainable, intensive backyard gardening that’s fun for everyone. Great for that “postage stamp” yard, and big gardens too!

March 20: Pest Management

Techniques to beat the bugs without the chemicals for a healthier family, healthier pets, and a healthier environment.

September 18: Preservation I

Saving the harvest for winter. Freezing and canning techniques for better eating all year long.

October 2: Preservation II

Using solar dehydrators to store up more of the harvest. Drying techniques for winter nutrition and great taste.

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Sign up now to take part in these wonderful, sustainable community classes!  Workshops will meet from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Backyard Chickens will be held at the instructor’s home, 5323 Hill Rd.  All other classes will be held at the BUGS site, at 4821 W. Franklin Rd. Cost per class is $40. Kids and spouses are free! Reserve your place NOW by sending a check (and noting the desired workshops on the check) to Boise Urban Garden School, P.O. Box 833, Boise, ID 83701.

More information is also available at www.boiseurbangardenschool.org or by contacting Susan Medlin at ssmedlin@peoplepc.com