August 2010
 
Hello Earth Charter friends. It is too hot to even write out the word 'August'! But I guess that is what summer is all about. The vegetables seem happy, though a little dry.

Sunday 15th August is our meeting with a wonderful program in anticipation of harvest season. Come visit with us at 2 PM in the YURT, at the Sanctuary at Shepardfields.

Sunday Meeting
August 15 - 2 PM to 4 PM

Permaculture & Backyard Food Production

"Permaculture & Backyard Food Production" will be the topic of the next ECCoLoV (Earth Charter Community of the Lower Valley) meeting at 2 PM on August 15, 2010, at the Yurt at Shepardfields, 59 Bogel Road, East Haddam.

The program focuses on permaculture techniques and will include examples of how to set up a rainwater harvesting system, fall gardening, season extension, and keeping chickens in the backyard.

Connecticut (USDA zone 6) has a frost-free growing season of about 166 days (April 26 - October 9), on average. By using simple, inexpensive techniques, and growing the right cold hardy crops, we can keep harvesting fresh vegetables for much longer. August is not too late to plant vegetables for harvesting in the fall and winter.

This program is free to the public. Find out more by visiting our website at www.earthcharterct.org. The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

Mike Harris
President

Earth Charter Community of the Lower Valley
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