Strawbale Greenhouse Construction

Help us build a proto-type strawbale greenhouse at the Purple Oasis Gardens and learn how this construction method can:

• Extend the growing season;
• Utilize passive solar design to maximize heat from the sun;
• Incorporate passive cooling techniques for summer cooling;
• Maximize energy efficiency and the use of economical, biodegradable building materials
• Create new businesses in natural construction and local material harvesting;
• Grow and strengthen our communities;
• Facilitate community art projects!

This is a big part of the future of local food here.

If you plan on attending, please consider signing-up for one or more of the following sessions (suggested donation $15 or $45 for all four). Sign-up emails go to bradmasi@earthlink.net

Saturday July 25, 9-1pm
Saturday, July 25, 1-5pm
Sunday, July 26, 9-1pm
Sunday, July 26, 1-5pm

Individuals are welcome to visit the garden to observe at any point. Learn more about Vel\’s Purple Oasis Gardens and permaculture in urban agricultural projects.

Check out the page on the New Agrarian Center\’s website for more info (http://tinyurl.com/gt-nac)

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