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Friendship Gardens works to connect with those those in the community and those who share our passion. Please feel free to email us with any questions, comments, etc.
Our Staff
Henry Owen - Program Director
Henry has been a summer camp director and a 2nd grade teacher. He currently spends his time as the Program Director for Friendship Gardens and Daddy to Jack Henry. He is a local food advocate, father, husband, garden nerd, worm composter, and backyard chicken raiser. Henry teaches worm composting at his website www.WormCompostingHQ.com.
Kathy Metzo - Garden Development Director
Kathy’s experience as an applied anthropologist has ranged from needs assessments, to talking with farmers about soils, to public speaking, to sampling local foods in far off places. In addition to supporting garden leaders, teaching workshops, and creating a revenue-generating product line as the Garden Development Director for Friendship Gardens, she writes about environmental issues and teaches yoga and meditation.
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Upcoming Events
VOLUNTEER: Little Sugar Creek Community Garden Work Day
May 22nd, 2013
We'll be cleaning up and spreading mulch on paths, staking tomato plants and (more...)
Copy of VOLUNTEER: Little Sugar Creek Community Garden Work Day
May 22nd, 2013
We'll be cleaning up and spreading mulch on paths, staking tomato plants and (more...)
VOLUNTEER: Friendship Trays Demo Garden Work Day
May 23rd, 2013
Join us for our weekly garden volunteer time. Learn to garden while growing food (more...)
WORKSHOP: Home Composting
May 25th, 2013
Learn the how's and why's of home composting, proper soil preparation and (more...)
Coffee and Questions
May 28th, 2013
To learn more about Friendship Gardens, please join us for coffee on the 4th (more...)
VOLUNTEER: Harvest Prep in the Friendship Trays Kitchen
May 28th, 2013
Volunteers are needed to assist the kitchen staff in prepping (washing, (more...)
VOLUNTEER: Little Sugar Creek Garden work day
May 30th, 2013
Come join us in the garden! Garden work day: weeding and mulching paths, (more...)
VOLUNTEER: Friendship Trays Demo Garden Work Day
May 30th, 2013
Join us for our weekly garden volunteer time. Learn to garden while growing food (more...)
VOLUNTEER: Friendship Trays Demo Garden Work Day
June 6th, 2013
Join us for our weekly garden volunteer time. Learn to garden while growing food (more...)
WORKSHOP: Gardening and Composting
June 8th, 2013
Learn the basics of preparing a compost garden. Participants will receive (more...)
Coffee and Questions
June 25th, 2013
To learn more about Friendship Gardens, please join us for coffee on the 4th (more...)
WORKSHOP: Bokashi Composting
July 13th, 2013
Learn to make and use Bokashi, a fermented wheat bran mixture used to pickle (more...)
Coffee and Questions
July 23rd, 2013
To learn more about Friendship Gardens, please join us for coffee on the 4th (more...)
Coffee and Questions
August 27th, 2013
To learn more about Friendship Gardens, please join us for coffee on the 4th (more...)
Coffee and Questions
September 24th, 2013
To learn more about Friendship Gardens, please join us for coffee on the 4th (more...)
