The Providential Gardener

What's Happening ~ August 1, 2, 3

Here's what's growing on in Rhode Island during the next few days. Especially note Veggin' Out at the Farmers' Market at Haines State Park in East Providence/Barrington, and the Rhode Island Local Food Fest in Newport, sponsored by Farm Fresh... Read more →

Clean up the Blackstone River

From the Conservation Law Foundation: We need your help to clean up the Blackstone! The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) invites environmentalists, civic activists, and residents of Northern Rhode Island to learn more about how they can help identify pollution problems... Read more →

Cool Summer Neighborhood Challenge

The Rhode Island Chapter of the Sierra Club is sponsoring a "Cool Summer Neighborhood Challenge during the month of August: Details: Find out who will be the biggest cutter in Rhode Island. Recruit friends and neighbors in the Cool Summer... Read more →

Veggie Open House on August 11

From the URI Master Gardeners: Save the date of August 11, 10am to 2pm!! The URI Master Gardeners will be hosting a free Veggie Open House for the public at URI's East Farm on Route 138. MG's and their veggie... Read more →

Rhode Island Local Food Fest

From Farm Fresh Rhode Island: A ramble through the flavors of Rhode Island. This is the inaugural benefit for Farm Fresh Rhode Island, at Castle Hill, Newport, on Wednesday, August 1, from 4 to 8pm. An evening celebrating Rhode Island... Read more →

RI Begonia Society Visiting Logee's

From the Rhode Island Begonia Society: Time for a road trip! Let's go to Logees! We will meet at Logees, 141 North St. in Danielson, CT at 12:30 on Saturday, August 4th for an informal meeting of begonia viewing, admiring... Read more →

Set Sail with Audubon for Summer Evenings on Narragansett Bay

From the Audubon Society of Rhode Island: Audubon Society of R.I. Cruises Offer Memorable Food for Thought and the Palette SMITHFIELD/BRISTOL, R.I., JULY 26, 2007 – Relax while sailing in the warm caress of evening bay breezes, sampling light, gourmet... Read more →

what's Happening This Week ~ July 27-August 1

Here is some of what's growing on in Rhode Island in the coming week: Fri Jul 27, 2007 Foster Fair 9am Warwick Farmers' Market 10am Corporate Cares Community Day 11am Providence Farmers' Market (Downtown) 12pm Providence Iron Chef 2007 Competition... Read more →

West Warwick Corporate Cares Community Day

From the Kent County JAYCEES: Corporate Cares Community Day is July 27, from 10 to 2pm. Join JAYCEE Members from the Kent County chapter, as they work side-by-side with the friendly Corporate Employees of Koch Eye CARES Day. The group... Read more →

A Garden Club for Donigan Park

More news from the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council: Just received word that this meeting has been postponed to August 8, 6:30 pm. Donigian Park Garden Club First Meeting: July 24th, 6:00pm, Donigian Park (Valley St. in Providence - next to... Read more →