In person meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month September to May. Due to COVID-19 restrictions however, we have been holding Zoom meetings starting at 7:00 p.m.
February 8, 7:00 p.m. – Microgreens and More—Growing Food Indoors! – Janet Melrose
“Growing part of your food inside year- round is a fantastic way to have fresh greens, herbs and more on demand and not just when it is gardening season outside. Increasingly Albertans are looking to the techniques of indoor growing from microgreens and sprouts, to simple to extensive hydroponic and aquaponic systems. In this talk with lots of demonstrations to make it easy to see techniques and results, get acquainted with some of the possibilities, techniques along with where to acquire equipment and even some DIY versions to keep costs down. We will be looking at: the environmental factors for growing indoors; germination and breaking dormancy of seeds; choosing your indoor growing style; including equipment, growing mediums, lights, and watering systems; different techniques and growing systems; potential problems; what to grow; from microgreens to tomatoes; and some fun and funky edibles”.
A friendly reminder that membership dues are now payable; $15.00/single person and $20.00/family. E-transfers can be sent to millarvillehorticulturalclub@gmail.com. If you are a new member, please be sure to include your address and telephone number.
Regards,
Gail
