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GREEN THUMB KIDS
Feed Your Garbage to the Worms
A family-friendly workshop for kids and parents
Thursday, September 9, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Members $3 per child, Non-members $5 per child
For all ages – kids must bring an adult (adults attend free)

Worm composting expert Hetty Francke will demonstrate
how easy and fun it is to start composting. Scoop up
handfuls of wiggly worms and learn the basics of turning a
large plastic bin into a place where your kitchen scraps will
disappear. Discover how to quickly make rich compost
with lots of new pets — we know you’ll love it.
For more information, contact Sarah Deacle:
(302) 658-6262 ext. 117.
Space is limited. Please pre-register.

AWARDS CEREMONY
Wilmington City Gardens Contest
Saturday, September 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

FREE & open to the public

Share in the excitement as we annou nce the winners in
the 28th annual Wilmington City Gardens Contest. Photos
of the winning gardens will be shown and prizes
distributed for 17 categories. All contestants and judges
are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Marcia Stephenson:
(302) 658-6262 ext. 105.

PRIVATE SHOPPING SPREE
Thursday, September 16, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
Always the Garden, Wilmington, DE

All members of TheDCH are invited to this private
shopping event for exclusive discounts: 25% off all plant
materials, and 15% off all non-plant materials. Please
bring your DCH membership card – or join at the door for
instant discounts. Refreshments will be served. For more
information, contact Joe Matassino: (302) 658-6262 ext.
103.

TOOL SHARPENING SERVICE
Tool drop off: Nov 3, 4 or 5 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tool pick up: Nov 17, 18, or 19 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

$10 each (some exceptions)

Available for most common garden tools (hand pruners,
hedge trimmers, shovels, etc.) For more info or to make a
special drop off or pick up appointment, contact Sarah
Deacle: (302) 658-6262 ext. 117.

VOLUNTEER PARTY
2010 Volunteer Appreciation Night
Thursday, December 9, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

FREE to all TheDCH volunteers

We invite all volunteers to attend our fun and festive
annual thank-you event. Get in the holiday spirit with old
and new friends. See how more than 600 volunteers
contribute to TheDCH’s success. Drinks and appetizers will
be served. Volunteers will be sent an invitation.
For more information, contact Marcia Stephenson: (302)
658-6262 ext. 105.

SHOP THE URBAN FARM STAND
Call for open hours and produce availability

Food doesn’t get any more local than 12th & Brandywine
Streets in Wilmington! Delicious fresh tomatoes, peppers,
string beans, lettuces, radishes, beets, and other greens
being harvested this fall are on sale. For more
information, contact Ann Mattingly: (302) 658-6262 ext.
109.