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(PRESCOTT, ONTARIO) Food Matters Coalition MEDIA RELEASE – August 12, 2013

Saturday, September 7, 2013
8:45 am – 12:00 pm, Royal Canadian Legion, 141 Henry St., Prescott

https://prescott-gardening.eventbrite.com

Saturday, September 14, 2013
8:45 am – 12:00 pm, Brunton Community Hall, 1702 – 9th Line, Beckwith

https://beckwith-gardening.eventbrite.com

Water Wise Gardening
As water becomes more and more a limited resource, the methods used for gardening need to be adapted. The topics of how, where and why to establish gardens that require less water will be discussed. Suggestions for water collection, such as a rain barrel, will be offered.

Safe Preserving
This workshop will teach you practical techniques to help preserve local harvest safely. You will also explore ways to make your harvest last through the winter months.

For workshop information or to register, contact: Lynda Earl, 613-345-5685 Ext:2215 or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also visit our website at http://www.healthunit.org/nutrition. Like the Health Unit on Facebook to get important public health updates.

Space is limited Register Now. Donations of dry goods & money for the Food Bank are welcome.