Community Garden

The SnowCap Community garden (located on the west side of the SnowCap warehouse) has 45 raised bed plots that are topped off each year with compost. Low income families can raise their own vegetables with seeds, starts, water, greenhouse space provided. Applications are taken each spring and clients are asked to sign a contract before gardening. A Basic Garden class is offered each year using the “Seed to Supper” curriculum developed by the Oregon Food Bank as well as other classes by outside speakers. Oregon State Extension Service offers canning classes during the summer and fall.

Classes

Where: SnowCap Community Charities at 17805 SE Stark St (We will be meeting at Rockwood United Methodist Church)
Who: Free for all residents
How: Contact Diane Liefeld at 503-405-4928 to register

Saturday April 2nd, 10:00-2:00 - Vegetable Gardening Basics
Diane Liefeld, Master Gardener & Joy Davies, Certified Organic Gardener will present this workshop covering when & how to plant vegetables that will flourish in the Pacific Northwest. Gardeners will receive a “Seed to Supper” handbook (a beginner’s guide to low-cost vegetable gardening). Lunch will be provided.

Saturday April 16th, 10:00-12:00 - Taking Veggie Gardening to New Heights
Harry Olson, Marion County Master Gardener, will discuss how to maximize urban garden space with vertical gardening.
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Saturday May 14th, 10:00-12:00 - Container Gardening
Diane Liefeld, Master Gardener will demonstrate how anyone can garden even if they do not have a plot. They will show how a 5 gallon bucket with good soil can yield a vibrant crop of vegetables, such as tomatoes or peppers. Each
participant will take home a bucket with a plant. Come join us for this fun workshop held in the SnowCap garden.

Saturday June 4th, 10:00-12:00 - Berry Refrigerator Jam Class
Danita Macy from OSU Extension will demonstrate how to make refrigerator
berry jam and each participant will take home a jar-meet in the Rockwood Methodist Church kitchen

Saturday June 25th, 10:00-12:00 - Pesticide Free Pest Control
Presented by Metro
Discover effective, nontoxic ways to tackle weeds, pests and plant diseases.

Saturday July 16th, 10:00-12:00 - Increasing Yields in Small Spaces
Corina Reynolds from Portland Nursery will discuss how to maximize the space in the garden.

Saturday August 6th, Saturday 10:00-12:00 - Tomato Canning Class
Danita Macy from OSU Extension will demonstrate how to can tomatoes and each participant will take home a can. Meet in the Rockwood Methodist Church kitchen.

Saturday October 1st, 10:00-12:00 - Applesauce Canning Class
Danita Macy from OSU Extension will demonstrate how to make applesauce and each participant will take home a can. Meet in the Rockwood Methodist Church kitchen

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