Growing Herbs and Vegetables Series Class

Growing Herbs and Vegetables

Post and picture by Marilyn

When: Sunday, April 14th
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

There will be two presentations by Susan and Marilyn

If you want to learn how to grow your own food easily and in a small space, this is the class for you. Marilyn will be discussing growing timely seedlings and Susan will be discussing permanent container growing. Cowboy Trail is an urban farm with raised gardens, high tunnel greenhouses and a lot to be learned just by walking around. There is a location donation of $20 per person. (all proceeds continue to help to maintain and sustain the farm) You may pay when you arrive but seating is limited so as a courtesy please update your RSVP if you cannot come.

Transplants will be available for sale too!

Sign up early - limited seating

Donation - $20 per person

Strawberries are coming!

Post by Elizabeth

Hey, guys! Have you been eagerly anticipating the news of this year's strawberries?? Well, we've heard from the farmers!! We'll be getting them on Saturday April 20th between 6:30 and 7:30 pm. They will be freshly picked (fully ripened) that morning and will need to be picked up that evening at Mountain Crest Park on the corner of Durango and Lone Mountain. For those of you who live outside of Vegas, we will have them available for pickup the next morning in New Harmony, Utah at 951 South 3500 East. Please be prompt in pickup - I know that delivery times can fluctuate, but we will try to keep everyone up to date on progress. If anyone would like to volunteer to pickup strawberries for a different location in the valley, I know that there are plenty of us trying to save on gas money. Let me know you are interested and your location, and I'll connect you with others in that location. Likewise, if you are in a different part of the valley and would like to participate in a group pickup, let me know as well.

Money needs to be received by me before April 15th. Cost is $17 a flat, 12 overloaded pints in a flat! :) Last year, we ordered a lot of extra cases, so if you miss the deadline, contact me and we'll see if we have any extra for you. But, last year we ordered 50 extra flats, and we were all sold out by the time we were actually delivering and the farmer was nice enough to give us more extra. I cannot guarantee how much extra we will have, so try to get your order in AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

So - info needed for me. Send me an email with your name, your order, your location, and how you'd like to be contacted the day of delivery for updates. Then, send your payment to me ASAP! (Ask me in the email for my physical address!!)

Also, we will have our farm fresh eggs available for $3 a dozen, and we also have diatomaceous earth (food grade) at $3 for a 3 pound bag. If you are interested in either of these, please order before hand so we can have it ready for you when you come! :)

Elizabeth Kay, Self-reliant Network
poohnda(at)hotmail(dot)com

Preparedness Class #3 - Building a DIY Solar Generator from the Ground Up!

DIY Solar Generator

When: Saturday, Feb 16th
Time: 11:00 am
Price: $5.00

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

This class will demonstrate how to use solar to generate power.

Dave Galietti will bring his 100 watt solar panel, charge controller, battery and 110 volt inverter....all parts purchased separately. He will also bring his hand held ham radio with charger and maybe a 12 volt cooker pot to demonstrate functionality. He will lead the discussion and we encourage bringing your solar generating projects and share your experiences. Please keep your RSVPs as accurate as possible since seating is limited.

Post by Marilyn of Organic Edibles

Wait List Now Available for Solar Heating Class!!!

Solar Heating for Home, Cooking and More!

When: Saturday, Jan 26th (wait list only!!)
Time: 11:00 am

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

Call Marilyn if you get lost -- 604-31650

We will be emphasizing solar thermal applications to heat our homes, food and greenhouses. If you have a solar oven, solar fan or solar water pump please bring it for comparison and discussion. We'll meet for 2 hrs.

Suggested donation is $5.

Post by Marilyn of Organic Edibles

Dutch Oven - Cooking When The Lights Go Out!

Post and Pictures by Marilyn

When: Saturday, Feb 9
Time: 10:00

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

What would happen if your power in your home went out ? How would you FEED YOUR FAMILY?

The answer is with a "DUTCH OVEN" . . . What is a "DUTCH OVEN" ? A very old and versatile tool; something your grandmother probably had more than one of.

Learn how easy and resourceful a Dutch Oven can be. We will demonstrate how to start a fire (outdoors, of course) without matches ; then cook a full 3-course meal.

Join us for a fun and tasty way to prepare for an emergency situation. You'll taste how good and easy cooking with a dutch oven can be. Samples will be served!

Donation : $10pp / $15 couple


Questions? Contact Marilyn -- marilyn@cowboytrailfarms.com

Grow Your Own Edible Garden!

Post and Pictures by Marilyn

When: Saturday, Jan 19
Time: 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Where: 6550 Cowboy Trail
(215 frwy; exit Jones; North to Mello, Rt to Bradley, Rt to Ano to 6550 Cowboy Trl, Las Vegas, NV)
(Look for the Cowboy & Address out front and drive thru to the back gardens)

YOU MUST RSVP!!

This Workshop will teach you how to start your own seeds, transplanting, and what to grow for your Spring garden. We will also discuss the importance of soils, proper irrigation, and things to avoid in your garden.

Whether you have a limited space or a large backyard, you will learn to Grow Your Own food for your family.

Many of you who have visited our Cowboy Trail Farm will see that YOU CAN grow in our desert climate.

Get Back to Basics . . . join us today.

LIMITED SEATING

Note: You must RSVP with Payment for this Workshop - sorry, no walk-ins

Please send payment to : Attn: Cowboy Trail Farm, 7121 W. Craig Rd, #113-152, Las Vegas, NV 89129 Pls make checks payable to ORGANIC EDIBLES

Questions? Contact Marilyn -- marilyn@cowboytrailfarms.com

FREE Gardening Classes at Acacia Park

Acacia Demonstration Gardens

Here are some great FREE gardening classes starting in March at the Acacia Demonstration Gardens (50 Casa Del Fuego Street, Henderson, NV).

• Acacia Demonstration Gardens Tour 
• Landscape Design with Native Plants in Mind
• Let it Rot! Composting 101
• Companion Planting
• Choosing Plants 
• Safe & Sound Insect Control

You can register for all classes at www.cityofhenderson.com/parks.