The construction of the benches is being postponed for a week or so. A few more materials need to be found before the benches can be assembled. We will re-schedule the event soon.
In cooperation with Iowa City Parks and Recreation, Backyard Abundance is implementing edible landscaping in two beds at Chauncey Swan Park, home of the Iowa City Farmers Market. From start to finish, you can watch this edible landscape emerge during free educational sessions at the Iowa City Farmers Market.
Educational Session Schedule
| Saturday, June 23 |
9 - 11 am |
Shady corner bed |
Starting a new garden bed |
| Wednesday, June 27 |
5 - 7 pm |
Sunny bed |
Planting blackberries and sunny-loving herbs |
| Saturday, June 30 |
9 - 11 am |
Shady corner bed |
Planting woodland edibles |
| Wednesday, July 11 |
5 - 7 pm |
Sunny bed |
Designing self-maintaining plant communities |
| Saturday, July 28 |
9 - 11 am |
Shady corner bed |
Making compost tea |
| Wednesday, August 1 |
5 - 7 pm |
Shady corner bed |
Inoculating the garden with edible mushrooms |
| Saturday, August 4 |
9 - 11 am |
Shady corner bed |
Plants for wildlife and habitat health |
| Saturday, August 11 |
9 - 11 am |
Sunny bed |
Sowing fall greens |
| Saturday, September 8 |
9 - 11 am |
Shady corner bed |
Build a natural log bench |
For more information and to see the landscape design: Visit Recent Projects.
Thank You
We live in a wonderful community. Thank you:
- Iowa City Parks and Recreation and the Farmers Market for understanding the value of edibles into our public landscape.
- IVRC&D and the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for their generous donation to purchase plants.
- Iowa City Earl May, Iowa City Landscaping, and Wapsinonoc Gardens for their generous donation of plants.
