Are you eager to connect to the land? Grow your own food in a way that sustains the natural environment? Create a more sustainable way of life? If yes, the Homegrown Lifestyle Network is for you!
August 19 2013
Freezing, Drying & Canning Your Garden Bounty
Thursday, August 22, 2013 at 6:00pm
Lowe Park A&E Building (4500 N. 10 St, Marion)
You have enjoyed the fruits of your labor all summer, but can you also enjoy the produce in the winter? Learn tips and tricks to help safely process your produce and ensure success when canning, freezing and drying fruits, vegetables and herbs. Homegrown Network members Jeanie and Phil Pfister will demonstrate different techniques and discuss what works for them after years of trial and patience.
ALSO SAVE THE DATE:
Homegrown Plant Swap
Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 6:30pm
Linn County Extension Large Conference Room
Do you have perennials that you want to divide? Hostas that have grown too large for the site planted? You are welcome to bring one or more of your healthy divisions and take home an equal number of “new to you” selections.
Please register for these events in advance to
mkenyonb@iastate.edu or call (319)377-9839.
ISU Extension & Outreach Linn County
383 Collins Rd. NE, Suite 201• Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 • 319.377.9839
Hortline 319.447.0647 • www.extension.iastate.edu/linn
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age or disability.
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