[SOS-PCA] Fwd: FW: What Is New at VPA

Fri Jan 17 14:41:05 CST 2014

Kudos to research assistant Dustin Wolkis at the Desert Botanical Garden
for giving a talk to the Valley Permaculture Alliance Seed Library.

Check out the reference in their newsletter below.

Megan Haidet
Seeds of Success
National Collection Curator
Seeds of Success
202-912-7233

www.blm.gov/sos

*From:* "Valley Permaculture Alliance" <vpaaz at wildapricot.org>
*Date:* January 15, 2014 at 8:07:34 AM MST
*Subject:* *What Is New at VPA*
*Reply-To:* "Susan Rubin" <susan at vpaaz.org>

Stay up to date on all the news from Valley Permaculture Alliance.

Care of the Earth: A Visit with a Seed Collector

Last week, Seed Librarians and VPA staff were treated to a fascinating talk
by Dustin Wolkis, a Desert Botanical Garden research assistant and ASU
biology graduate student. Dustin spoke about his work with Seeds of
Success, the national native seed collection program coordinated by the Bureau
of Land Management<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=cUJtOr9mNZ5%2f9GEIvsCz%2bAI%2b%2bdbkhernLLWP2JW4fib2sKwETwd5oTBsvEinwLS2ipuw6fkb0NvSkWRzfnS3eiW3mwYr8GyEMgYX0hlXW1Y%3d>.
The
seeds are collected to aid in rehabilitation, restoration and stabilization
projects. They are also part of a national collection of seeds that are
used for current study and also stored for future needs. To learn more
about this program visit
http://www.nps.gov/plants/sos/<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=vFMK95ReQM1C2vKsPmNmDuvv6dEOMXW%2fazYiPOSfIWBc7xmIawkOJFQ4dTjS3v%2f8KAJsMwZj%2fbwo3sDQWM5YGnOkA3FpUqoHnmDN1ZgEv3g%3d>

Dustin shared some great resource links including:
SEINet<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=hYEBw1yIRA%2bPRu7n2Q9q0oCNMMGiULoy%2bggsTU48q8YAGAQuCyhvwjwqWrE1ogYoi6yabl2StiPgksrBggHtD4NBtafrWPMUoKciRKqhnt0%3d>,
(Southwest Environmental Information Network), which is a searchable
database of georeferenced plant collections. It includes both native and
non-native species. The site is a little technical, but with a little
practice you will soon find yourself creating a plant spotting list to take
on your next family hike.

We hope to have the opportunity to visit Dustin at work and school to see
the Desert Botanical Garden native plants research facility and the ASU
herbarium.  If you are interested in becoming a Seed Librarian and having
the opportunity to share in this type of learning event, please visit the Seed
Library page<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=xMNV5o9pT0jK00KHINxCBMgocsrGPRcj24pKFN3qX0cY3r34GZnEcI4m818Tf5DH2IbhbImAh7%2bSDPk%2b%2bx%2blJHtGkNyUOua3C26XcIsk7FE%3d>
 or send us an email <seeds at vpaaz.org>.

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Upcoming Events

Water Harvesting: Design to Implementation
Thursday January 16  7:00 - 8:30 PM
@ Phoenix Center for the Arts

[image: water harvesting]

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Phoenix Center for the Arts 1202 N 3rd St. (room 201) Phoenix, AZ 85004
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Have you ever watched shower and laundry water go down the drain, rainwater
flood the streets, and thought "can I use this to water my landscape?" Yes,
you can! Join Ryan Wood from Watershed Management Group to discover water
harvesting from design to implementation. Learn the basics of water
harvesting as well as different strategies for creating and maintaining an
integrated residential water harvesting system.

*$15 for one person or ATTEND WITH A FRIEND: 2 people for $25. Fee is
payable online or at the door (cash or check only. Make checks out to
Valley Permaculture Alliance).*

Starting Plants from Seed
Wednesday, January 29  7:00 - 8:30 PM
@ Tempe Transportation Center - Side B, Don Cassano Community Room

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Tempe Transportation Center
200 East 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Believe it or not, it's almost time to welcome your garden into spring.
What better way than with ushering new life from a tiny seed? Learn what
seeds you should start indoors and what you can start sowing outside.

This class will include seed selection, sowing, care and how to help your
plants make that delicate transition from nurtured seedling to a hearty
mature plant that will thrive outdoors in the elements.

*$15 or Attend with a Friend: 2 for $25.Fee is payable online or at the
door (cash or check only. Make checks out to Valley Permaculture Alliance).*

Insects: The Good, the Bad

and the Ugly

Saturday, February 1   10:00 - 11:30am
@ Tempe Transportation Center - Side B, Don Cassano Community Room

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Tempe Transportation Center
200 East 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
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If you thought all insects were pests – to be destroyed at any cost – then
this is the class for you. Uncover the mysteries of the “bugs’ in your
garden. Learn how to encourage beneficial insects and take care of the
“unwelcome” ones in an environmentally safe and organic way.

*$15 or Attend with a Friend: 2 for $25.Fee is payable online or at the
door (cash or check only. Make checks out to Valley Permaculture Alliance).*

*Tip of the Month:*

How to Plant a Bare-Root Fruit Tree

Now is the time to plant bare-root fruit trees, grapevines and berry
bushes! Remember to get your bare root tree planted within 24-48 hours of
bringing it home. Soaking it in a bucket of water for an hour before
planting will keep it from drying out.
Click these links for instructions:

How to Plant a Fruit Tree - by Greg Peterson of Urban
Farm<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=xAGm1WHlP%2b%2fv6JEpp55649fEvXZP5C11KTgx1pY2jh3xGWrR%2fW6Zffcjj1f2yM39BzuDzzCxXBeHf6YSbJr91Fe5tkoV6Ds9KGxOOdmIw7A%3d>

AZ Master Gardener Manual:
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Video - Planting a Fruit
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Deep Green Permaculture - Backyard Orchard
Culture<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=JpKhZz1xAYvIkjc3pO8cG2wloQq%2bxyg3cOoFxwnXycdseVVaHI%2bVpv8xthFcHDeevhr72RGppNr7ZSnZyjf7nodScwfxcUEVKrdrOrfu1DQ%3d>

Seed Library News

VPA Seed Library is now available for your use at VPA offices during
regular business hours.

Volunteers are needed <kate at vpaaz.org> for events and maintenance of the
Library.

Find out more about the Seed
Library<http://vpaaz.wildapricot.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=xMNV5o9pT0jK00KHINxCBMgocsrGPRcj24pKFN3qX0cY3r34GZnEcI4m818Tf5DH2IbhbImAh7%2bSDPk%2b%2bx%2blJHtGkNyUOua3C26XcIsk7FE%3d>

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Pencil This In!

*01/16 Water Harvesting: Design to Implementation
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 *01/18 Desert Vegetable Gardening--Spring Edition
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(Approaching
Capacity)*

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 *1/22 Wine Making Using Any Fruit
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(approaching
capacity)*

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* 01/29 Starting Plants From Seed
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*02/01 Insects: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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* 02/17 Community Event: Carbon Nation Film Screening
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