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Local working group to provide free gardening program
P.H.I.S.H. (People Helping Improve Soil Health), a local urban soil health working group, will present an end-of-the-year gardening program at the Indiana State University Community Garden, 219 N. 11th St., Terre Haute, on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon.
The free event will focus on composting and year-end gardening tasks, host a live demonstration on incorporating cover crops into a garden system and will also feature various components of the community garden, including a tour and a children’s activity.
The event will take place outdoors on the lawn of the Community Garden. Free giveaways including pollinator and cover crop seed and educational materials will be provided, as well as a drawing for two individuals to win a free composter.
Participants are asked to dress appropriately for the weather. All ages are welcome to attend. Event hosts are requesting pre-registration for the event to assist with planning. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/PHISH2021 or contact the Putnam County Soil and Water Conservation District at 653-5716.
Founded in 2019, P.H.I.S.H. is comprised of community stakeholders, the Clay, Greene, Sullivan, Putnam and Vigo county soil and water conservation districts, Purdue Extension and the Indiana Natural Resource Conservation Service. The group provides soil health training, education and outreach to community members.
Visit www.extension.purdue.edu/putnam or contact the local Extension office at 653-8411 for more information regarding this week’s column topic or to RSVP for upcoming events. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Evening and lunch appointments are available upon request.
Upcoming Events
Aug. 17 – Clear Choices Clean Water: Make a Difference webinar, 12 p.m., register at https://tinyurl.com/WIAWebinars21
Aug. 21 – Enhancing Your Garden Soil Health, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Indiana State University Community Garden, register at https://tinyurl.com/PHISH2021
Aug. 22 – Indiana State Fair ends
Aug. 23 – ServSafe food manager class and online exam, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., register at https://purdue.edu/servsafe