Owner and operator of Millberg Farm, Tim P. Miller, an experienced Certified Organic grower for 23 years who has never pumped any aquifer water, will have a presentation concerning water usage in vegetable and fruit tree gardens at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7 at Millberg Farm. Miller will discuss planting concepts, bed preparation, rainwater collection, the benefit of weeds as cover crops, furrows and dikes, drip irrigation and heirloom crops versus hybrids. Cost is $7 (sign up at millbergfarm@austin.rr.com). Refreshments will be served. Bring a hat and walking shoes for a farm tour of this diversified landscape. 737 Opal Lane, Kyle
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