01
Apr
2015
Things are hoppin' at the Hub
April 11, 9-11 am Beginner Drop Spindle Spinning with Gail McPike Students will learn how to operate a drop spindle and create yarn from fiber roving. Class fee is $25 this includes a drop spindle and fiber for students to keep. Gail won Best of Show in Knitting at the 2013 Iowa State Fair with her handcombed, handspun, Cormo Estonian Lace Shawl. In September 2013 her work was judged Best of Show at Wisconsin Sheep and Wool; this time for a handcombed, home spun lace weight Cormo skein. She has won the blue ribbons for best homespun garment and best skein for the last two years at the Bishop Hill Spin In. Combing wool and spinning fine singles for lace are her passion and teaching these skills to other spinners is a real joy. Reserve your spot by calling(563) 265-2455 or send an email to Bambi.
April 11, 10-12 am Seeds to Flowers with Cindy Heilman of Heilman Hawkeye Acres (IN ATRIUM BY ELEVATOR) Starting flowers from seeds will save money since seed packets are a fraction of the cost of the same amount of started flowers. Also, garden centers may not have the best products available. Most annuals are easy to grow from seed and it is stressful on plants to transplant them when they are flowering. Seed packets often contain minimal instructions that can be confusing. In this class, you will learn when and where you should plant various types of seeds. Cindy Heilmann has a farm in Goose Lake, Iowa. She sells most of her produce at the Freight House Farmers Market, the Quad Cities Food Hub and the Food Hub's Veggie Mobile. Community Supported Agriculture subscriptions are available with deliveries from June 1 until October 31. For more information visit Heilmann's Hawkeye Acres.
April 14, 5-7 pm Herbs: What You May or May Not Know Upper level. Master Gardeners Colleen Adrian and Rhonda Cooper. This presentation will provide information on selecting, growing and using herbs. Many commonly used herbs will be discussed. Colleen and Rhonda are Master Gardeners with Iowa State University Scott County Extension and Outreach.
April 18, 8 am -1 pm Helping Hands Day Come and lend a hand for Helping Hands Day. We will be cleaning up the gardens in preparation for planting. Face Painting for kids. Bean Seed hand outs for kids. We welcome individuals, corporate groups, families, and students!
April 18, 10 am Hi Fit Juice in store sampling Hi Fit Juice is a non GMO Hibiscus health drink. The creator, Amadou grew up in West Africa. As a staple of his diet, he learned first hand the benefits of the Hibiscus plant. Amadou was encouraged to share his knowledge of this amazing plant. He began his juice line focusing on Hibiscus as the base for these delicious drinks.
