Wondering what to add to your garden or patio in 2013? Next Saturday, Nov 17th from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm the Santa Barbara/Ventura chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers will present a panel discussion at the Alpha Resource Center orchard and food forest garden, 4501 Cathedral Oaks Road, Santa Barbara 93110. The topic will be which bare root plants to buy in January that will do well in our area of California and how to plant them.

Most deciduous trees and other plants can be bought bare root at this time of year at a substantial savings, so take advantage of the special bargains! FREE Bay Laurel Nursery catalog for first 20 people - includes great list of low-chill bare root plants for our area.

We'll talk about bare root fruit and nut trees, cane berries, artichokes, strawberries, rhubarb & roses. There will also be a fruit tasting and tour of the new Alpha orchard, which has over 100 fruit and nut trees, and Alpha's older food forest garden, with over 60 additional fruit trees plus heritage roses. Alpha Resource Center provides services for individuals and families dealing with developmental disabilities.

Our moderator will be chapter chair Larry Saltzman and speakers will include Pacifica Graduate Institute Land Manager Marshall Chrostowski.

Bring fruit and baked goods to share at our fruit tasting, plus plants for our plant sale! The meeting is free for CRFG members, and a donation ($3 - $5) is requested from non-members.

Contact: Larry Saltzman 805 451-4168