Sunday April 22th - Berry and small fruit workshop,  Earth Day  9:30 a.m. -4:00 p.m., at Montford Rec center Fruit Orchard, Asheville.

So you want to grow some food?.... and you love fruit?...and want something pretty? Hmmm... A vegetable garden is a little too much maintenance and you cant quite squeeze a fruit tree into your yard.... Whoa, the world of small fruits and berries is waiting for you! This workshop brings together the nuts and bolts experience of a berry grower and the vision of a veteran, edible landscape permaculturist for a hands on experience including classroom style teaching in combination with outdoor practical application. We will learn about varieties, site selection, soil prep, pest/disease management and pollination, maintenance of individual plants as well as designing a comprehensive edible hedge planting for landscaping and eating, as well as wildlife and ornamental asthetics. If you have an affinity for nutritious, sweet,  juicy treats, love beautiful plants and birds than this workshop is for you.

Bring: some gloves, boots, lunch and  a notebook as we will be preparing beds and planting our words.

Walter Harrill: is the sixth generation owner of Imladris farm in Fairview. He runs 7 acres  of mixed berries commercially.

Chuck Marsh: is a certified Permaculture teacher & practitioner, and is proprieter of Useful Plant nursery and consulting.

 All profits from this workshop will be put towards the fruit trees at Montford rec center, The Edible park,

and the proliferation of  fruit trees in schools and other public lands.

Cost:   Payment by April 7th- $25.00    After April 7th- $35.00    under 18- $15.00    dogs-free

Make check payable to: Quality Forward and send to: Bill Whipple 111 Grovewood Rd, Asheville, NC 28804 

For Questions or directions, contact Bill:713-2424 / whipplebill@hotmail.com

This workshop supported by: Asheville city parks and recreation, Quality Forward, Bountiful Cities Project