Events


All events are at 780 McEvoy st. unless otherwise noted. 


On Saturday, May 31, 8:00 to noon, Saint Mary's Church is having their annual indoor yard sale, and we gardeners are going to be represented with a plant swap/giveaway table.  You are definitely going to want to check this event out.  The church's big, beautiful yard sale is always worth going to, and the plant table will give you an additional reason to go.


If you have surplus vegetable or flower seedlings, houseplants, etc., please bring them to the church on Friday, May 30, between noon and 6:00, and leave them on the garden table. (Or under it, if it's filled up).  You might also choose to contribute some plants to the church to sell.  Don't forget to water your plants if appropriate, as they might be there for the better part of 24 hours.

See you at the yard sale!


PREVIOUS EVENTS:

January 16th, 2014: Winter Social 7-9pm 
As January starts to wear us down, we all want something fun to do.
Come join your fellow gardeners at St. Mary's church on Thursday, January 16, 7:00 to 9:00, for a Winter Social. We will be serving coffee and tea, and anyone who wants to can bring something yummy to go with it.  
If you have extra seeds to share, bring them for the seed swap.
If you don't yet have a sign to personalise your plot, there will be materials provided to make one.
Bring a guitar or other instrument, and we can have music.
Bring your gardening ideas to share.
For a warm, bright January evening, come out for this event.    
The snow date is January 23, same time and place.

February 15th, 2014: Seed Library Opening + Potluck 5-7pm
We're going to kick off the gardening year with the opening of the Seed Library.
In case you missed Carol Muncer's excellent description, a seed library is an opportunity to "borrow" seeds, just as you would borrow books.  You sign out seeds of something you would like to plant, grow them, and, though you eat most of your produce, you let a few plants go to seed so you can (if all goes well)  return at least as many seeds as you borrowed to the library.  
Seeds, like books, are expensive to buy.  This is a wonderful opportunity to get them free, and also, importantly, to promote food-growing self-sufficiency in our community.
This event will take place February 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 at Saint Mary's church.  The snow date is February 22, same time and place. We will start with a potluck at 5:00 and then open the library for borrowing.  Mark your calendar.

For more information on any of these events please contact Madeleine at 506-292-7646 or madeleineberrevoets@gmail.com.

June 8th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm (Rescheduled due to rain for June 9th 1:30-4pm)
Garden maintenance and cleanup.  At the same time there will be another chance to paint a sign for your plot, and a seed and seedling swap.  The swap is a chance to find a home for your excess items, but it isn't necessary to bring something in order to take something.  These activities will go on from 1:30 to 4:00.

June 15th: Backyard birding with Jim Goltz, 7pm
Jim Goltz will be will be sharing advice about attracting birds to your yard.  Coffee and tea will be available, and if you feel so inclined, bring a plate of munchies to share.

June 22nd: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
There's plenty to do, and it's more fun to do it with a bunch of people.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and a water bottle.  Also bring a chair and a beverage because the plan is to sit in back of the garden and socialize at the end.  Also, this Saturday Hannah is going to set up the sign making materials for those who haven't yet painted or varnished a sign.

June 29th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
General maintenance. Public welcome, come join in and experience the community garden.

July 20th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
General maintenance. Public welcome, come join in and experience the community garden.

August 10th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
General maintenance. Public welcome, come join in and experience the community garden.

August 17th(rain date Aug 24): GardenFest 2013
Performing arts gala in the St. Mary's Community Garden, 780 McEvoy on the grounds of the Anglican church.  Celebration of the Garden and our community, with music and other entertainment. Summer fun, free of charge.  Bring non-alcoholic beverage, lawn chair, sunscreen, hat...August 17, starting 1:00, rain date August 24.

September 29th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
General maintenance. Public welcome, come join in and experience the community garden.

October 12th: Garden Clean up 1:30-4pm
General maintenance. Public welcome, come join in and experience the community garden. As an added attraction, John Long is going to show people how to plant garlic: BYOG (it's available at the farmers' market.) 

October 19th: Harvest Festival 2-5pm
2013 Annual NBCHG Harvest Festival Come join us for an afternoon of local food, walking tours, demonstrations and information. Everyone welcome.
Come learn about what is happening in your community. Composting, Apple sauce demonstrations, Falls Brook Centre, Canning and preserving, Real Food Connections, Speerville popcorn, apple cider, pumpkin painting, seed swap, beekeeping, vermiculture and more!Everything is FREE!

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October 23rd: Blueberry Jam Workshop 6:30-8pm
Must register with Vadnini at 459-7461 or NBCHGardens@gmail.com
Greener Village COmmunity Food Center, 686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB

Cost: members $5, non-members: $10

November 6th: Vegetarian dish + Vegetarian Stock Workshop 6:30-8pm
Must register with Vadnini at 459-7461 or NBCHGardens@gmail.com
Greener Village COmmunity Food Center, 686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB
Cost: members $5, non-members: $10

November 13th: NBCHG Annual General Meeting + Potluck 

At the Greener Village, 5pm.

November 20th: Roasted Root Vegetables and Soup Workshop 6:30-8pm
Must register with Vadnini at 459-7461 or NBCHGardens@gmail.com
Greener Village COmmunity Food Center, 686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB
Cost: members $5, non-members: $10

December 4th: Apple Butter + Apple Crisp Workshop 6:30-8pm
Must register with Vadnini at 459-7461 or NBCHGardens@gmail.com
Greener Village COmmunity Food Center, 686 Riverside Drive, Fredericton, NB
Cost: members $5, non-members: $10

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