New Roots Urban Farm Tour, August 3, 2016

All members of the garden clubs in the UAGC are invited to join us on Wednesday, August 3 at 7 PM for a tour of the New Roots Urban Farm.  This farm, located near 3100 S. Lester St. (approx. 1600 W.) in West Valley City, assists refugees in growing vegetables and building farm-based businesses.  You […]

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AGC Garden Potluck July 30, 2016

The Alternative Garden Club will be hosting a garden potluck on Saturday, July 30, at a Salt Lake City bungalow that was featured on HGTV’s “House Hunters–Where Are They Now?”  For more information, please contact the club at altgardenclub@gmail.com. […]

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Urban Garden & Farm Tour June 25, 2016

Wasatch Community Gardens will be holding its Urban Garden & Farm Tour (formerly known as “Tour de Coops”) on Saturday, June 25, from 10 AM to 2 PM.  This self-guided tour features various food-producing backyards, urban homesteads, and community gardens in Salt Lake County.  For more information, go to https://wasatchgardens.org/news-and-events/events/item/7-urban-garden-farm-tour#sites-features-on-the-tour […]

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National Garden Week June 5-11, 2016

This week is National Garden Week, and what better way to celebrate than to attend the Utah Rose Society’s Annual Rose Show on Saturday, June 11.  It will be held from noon to 4 PM at the Sugar House Garden Center, 1602 E. 2100 S., and is free to the public. […]

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Rose Show on June 11, 2016

The Utah Rose Society presents its annual rose show, “A Year of Roses,” on Saturday, June 11 from Noon to 4 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center, 1602 E. 2100 S.  Come and see the display of beautiful roses of all varieties!  For more details, please see the attached flyer:  UTAH ROSE SOCIETY rose […]

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Alternative Garden Club Meeting June 1, 2016

For its next meeting on Wednesday, June 1, the Alternative Garden Club will be gathering at Carl Gorder’s historic house and farm in Salt Lake City (contact altgardenclub@gmail.com for the location).  This beautiful Craftsman style home, complete with all its original woodwork and historic furnishings, is located on a small farm tucked away behind a […]

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Spring City Heritage Day May 28, 2016

The Spring City historic homes tour will be this Saturday, May 28.   Anyone is welcome to participate.  This is a great opportunity to see some of the pioneer homes and gardens that have been lovingly restored in this well-preserved 19th-Century Mormon village. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Lunch will be […]

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Plant Giveaway May 14

  On Saturday, May 14, we will be doing a little renovation to the grounds outside the Sugar House Garden Center.  Some plants will need to be removed in order to simplify the landscape and allow for more efficient watering and easier maintenance.  Come join us between 9 AM and noon, and take home any […]

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