Calendar of Events at the Railyard

Workshops

Join us at the Railyard Park for our gardening workshops! ‘Garden gurus’ and other experts from the community share their knowledge. Most workshops are hands-on, so come prepared to work outside. Meet at the lovely Community Room at the Railyard Park (metal building near the parking lot behind SITE Santa Fe). Click here to download a flier of our events!

Integrated Pest Management

Co-sponsored by Santa Fe Master Gardeners

Saturday, May 19, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

The Railyard Stewards welcomes this introduction to Integrated Pest Management presented by Jeff Clark. Learn diagnosis and treatment options for plant disorders and cultural practices that lead to plant health. The workshop will teach how to identify the signs and symptoms plants that reveal the insects responsible or problems like nutrient deficiency.

Cost: This is a free workshop.

Why Cactus? with John Obie Oberhausen

Co-sponsored by Santa Fe Master Gardeners 

Tuesday, June 12th, 9:00am-10:30am

With little work you can create a garden of many textures and colors that can thrive throughout drought years with no extra water! Obie will take you on a journey of cactus from spring to fall. See how a little start can lead to beautiful gardens. Learn how to propagate, plant and grow some of the over 85 varieties of cactus that can live in our environment.

John, (Obie), Oberhausen has been growing, collecting and planting cactus in the Santa Fe area for about 10 years. He has over 85 different types of cacti in his extensive home cactus gardens and has helped start many community cactus gardens.  He is a member of both the Colorado and New Mexico Cactus and Succulent Societies and started The Cactus Rescue Project, an effort to save the endangered Santa Fe Cholla.  When not working with cactus he is a licensed massage therapist. You can check out his website here.

Cost: This is a free workshop

Herbs: Garden to Kitchen with Deborah Madison

Saturday, June 30th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Deborah Madison, chef and writer, can’t imagine cooking without a lot of fresh  herbs, and they are prominent ingredients in her kitchen.  She will discuss both the horticultural and culinary aspects of herbs.  A harvesting expedition to the Railyard Community Garden herb patch will be followed by a tasting session.  Deborah is the founding chef of San Francisco’s Greens and co-founder of Santa Fe’s Cafe Escalera, the author of numerous cookbooks, including Local Flavors and Cooking and Eating from America’s Farmers’ Market.  Deborah writes, gardens, and cooks in Galisteo, New Mexico.

             Cost: This is a free workshop.

The Summer Garden with Michael Clark

Co-sponsored by Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Saturday, July 14th, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Gardening is more relaxed in the summer. We can admire our blooming handiwork and continue the work of maintenance. We will discuss the many items on out list keeping us busy during the summer months: deadheading annuals and perennials, insect management and weeding.

COST: Free to SFBG and Railyard Steward members/$15 for not-yet-members.  Reservations required. Members, please register individually.

 

 

More Events – Railyard Events Calendar

From art openings to concerts and shows, the Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation’s Event Calendar lets you know the full range of events happening at the Railyard! Click here to see ongoing and special events.

To Schedule Your Event at the Railyard

Exciting events at the Railyard range from movies to weddings and more! Schedule your event at the Railyard by contacting the Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation (SFRCC). Click here for information on booking your event, or contact the SFRCC Director of Events & Marketing at: events@railyardsantafe.com or 505-982-3373.