Ride along the guided bus tour to learn about community and youth gardens in the Lansing Area, Thursday August 13, 2009 5:30 p.m. You will have the opportunity to meet gardeners on site from lifelong Lansing residents to new Americans. Come see a variety of gardening styles and methods showcased. Please call ahead to reserve your seat, a $5 donation is suggested, (517) 887-4660.


Learn about the traditional planting methods of the indigenous people of the Great Lakes, Tuesday August 11th, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Join Nichole Shepherd for native stories and language, as well as a guided tour of the three sister’s garden in bloom. The Garden Project Demonstration Garden is across Marcus St. from the Garden Project Resource Center at the corner of Marcus and Foster, Lansing, MI. To register call 517-887-4660.


Join MSU Extension Educator Joyce McGarry for the most up-to-date info on techniques and safety for canning and preserving your garden harvest, Thursday August 20, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at Ingham County Human Services Building.  This is a classroom-style workshop useful for people new to canning as well as for experienced canning enthusiast look to stay current with health and safety guidelines. To register call 517-887-4660.


This is a hands-on chance to learn to make your own salsa, at Garden Project Resource Center (Foster Park) on Thursday September 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. It is strongly encouraged bringing ingredients from your garden. Topics include kitchen procedure and the canning process. Bring a cutting board and chopping knife. Please, no sandals. Sign up early, this one fills fast. To register call 517-887-4660.