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Tricycle Gardens’ seeds and soil class Saturday

02.26.2010 · Posted in Etc

Tricycle Gardens is hosting a class at Bryan Park on seeds and soil: Learn how to grown your own vegetables and flowers by starting them from seed. We’ll discuss everything you need to know to successfully start seeds for your garden, how to prepare your garden soil & how to care for your young seedlings. We’ll ...

Volunteers needed for the Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup

02.15.2010 · Posted in Etc

Update The cleanup has been rescheduled for March 20th due to the extreme wet conditions caused be the recent snows. Original We’ve gotten a bunch of emails about this weekend’s second annual Cannon Creek Greenway cleanup. Volunteers are needed! The event is a volunteer cleanup to remove unwanted trash and debris from the Cannon Creek Greenway, located in the ...

Tricycle Gardens greenhouse opening ceremony

02.09.2010 · Posted in Etc

Looking to get your hands dirty on Valentine’s Day? How about supporting your local community garden organization? From the Tricycle Garden website: Rejoice in Love and Life with us as we celebrate the opening of our greenhouse and the beginning of a new season! We will also be having an orientation meeting for those who are ...

Lewis Ginter hosts a tree care seminar

02.08.2010 · Posted in Etc

Aimed at professionals and advanced gardeners, on February 12th: This event offers professionals in tree care, green industry professionals, and advanced gardeners an opportunity to earn continuing education credits and Master Gardener credits. Topics cover a wide range of practical information and recent research results. Five continuing education hours can be applied to certifications ...

Tricycle Gardens first annual Kitchen Garden Tour

01.20.2010 · Posted in Etc

Do you have a fabulous, creative, and sustainable kitchen garden? Do you live in the Ginter Park or Bellevue neighborhoods of Richmond? Do you want to share your awesomeness with others interested in kitchen gardening? Then please nominate your garden to be a part of this exciting new event for Tricycle Gardens On Saturday, ...

DON’T GO ICE SKATING … OR ELSE

01.14.2010 · Posted in Etc

The City of Richmond sent out a release warning citizens to stay off of what appears to be frozen lakes. “When the temperatures fluctuate above and below freezing as they have recently in Richmond, it causes a ‘honeycomb’ effect within the ice, which weakens it,” Pope explained. “While they may look inviting, they are dangerous.” The ...

Dozens of Northside trees scheduled for removal

01.11.2010 · Posted in Etc

The Department of Public Works‘ Urban Forestry Division has posted their list of trees to be removed in January 2010 (PDF). Dozens — approximately 50 — are in the Northside, and reasons for removal include: severe lean, decay, dead, and overhead wires. The above linked PDF has a full list with species and reasons. The ...