April 10, 1997 Contact: Jennifer McNulty (408) 459-2495; mcnulty@ua.ucsc.edu

FREE PUBLIC TOURS OF THE UC SANTA CRUZ FARM AND GARDEN OFFERED WEEKLY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SANTA CRUZ, CA--The sight of hummingbirds sipping the sweet nectar of sages is a sure sign that spring has returned to the UC Santa Cruz Farm and Garden.

The 25-acre organic Farm features gardens, orchards, and fields of row crops. The smaller Alan Chadwick Garden is a delightful mix of vegetables, dwarf fruit trees, and rambling roses--all nestled on a hill near the top of campus.

Spring is a perfect time to visit the Farm and Garden, where apple trees are blooming, peas are sprouting, and the greenhouses are brimming with plants. Free one-hour docent-led tours are available each week. Visitors will learn about growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables organically, as well as about composting, propagation, and the university's research in sustainable agriculture.

Tours take place on Thursdays at noon and Sundays at 2 P.M. Tours of the Alan Chadwick Garden take place on the first Sunday and Thursday of each month. All other tours take place at the Farm. The Alan Chadwick Garden is located between Merrill and Stevenson Colleges on the UCSC campus. The Farm is located above the historic Blacksmith Shop near the base of campus.

For more information about tours, call 459-3248. For directions, call 459-4140.

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