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Down 2 Earth Gardens
Gardening Consulting Company in Phoenix, AZ
Doreen Pollack is
the owner of Down 2 Earth Gardens, a garden consulting company in
Phoenix, Arizona. Doreen provides advice to homeowners on how to
reduce the use and dependency of outside resources in their
landscape. Her low water and low human energy use designs are
creative and natural. She specializes in working closely with
do-it-yourself gardeners and people just starting to use their yard
for food production and respite from their busy lives.
She has also
turned her own urban plot in a downtown Phoenix Historic District
into a living example of what she teaches. Her front yard now
houses an edible garden where a lush Bermuda grass lawn used to be.
Rainwater harvesting systems channel and store rain, compost piles
supply needed amendments to harsh clay soil and creative plant
location maximize use of this neighborhood lot.
Doreen is a Master
Gardener, a Permaculture Designer and a community leader. She is a
contributor to several on-line websites, paper-based magazines and a
radio show focusing on ‘green’ gardening and living. She is a
frequent guest on Phoenix ABC affiliate, Channel 12 News and teaches
about gardening through the Phoenix Permaculture Guild, The Desert
Botanical Garden and her own company.
Gardening Events & Workshops with Doreen 'The Garden Goddess'
Aug.
1 & 25 - Learn How to Start your Own Herb Garden
- Doreen Pollack, a Master Gardener and Permaculturist will show you
how to grow your favorite herbs - even in Arizona's harsh desert
climate. Learn how to create an herb garden, whether it is in the
ground or in containers. Learn what flowers are edibles, how to
harvest your herbs and use them in your family meals. Held on Aug. 1
& 25 in Phoenix, AZ. Info: (623) 217-6038 or visit
www.down2earthgardens.com
8
Week Class on Desert Gardening
- From Sept. 14 - Nov. 19, Doreen Pollack the 'Garden Goddess' will
be giving an 8 Week Class on Desert Gardening in Phoenix, AZ. From
flowers to tomatoes to basil, you will learn simple steps to ensure
a successful garden in the harsh desert!
Big Blend Radio
- Doreen was a featured guest on Garden Gossip radio on December
12, 2009. To meet the rest of the guests and listen to the entire
show, please click here.
To listen to Doreen's interview, please double click on the Play
button below.
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Down 2 Earth Gardens
Aug.
1 & 25 - Learn How to Start your Own Herb Garden
