EVS 152 Organic Gardening with Tony Reiber Meets Thurs, Apr 24 from 6-8:50p; and Sat, Apr 26 & May 10 from 9a-3p Provides instruction in a natural gardening program and practical “hands-on” introduction to the basic philosophy, content, and methods of organic gardening and permaculture design. Using a model garden site, participants plan and design […]
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Learn how you can use Permaculture Design in your backyard to create a healthy ecosystem that produces food and looks great. Ashley will focus on your relationship to your residential landscape as seen through the unique lens of a permaculture designer. He'll use case studies of real projects to describe the process, from articulating your goals […] |
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Workshop hosted by Ari Rockland Miller of the ‘Mushroom Forager’, a knowledgable and well respected mycology expert in our region. Participants will bring home their own shiitake mushroom logs (at a $25 value)! Workshop Cost: $50 Register by email: SowingSolutions@gmail.com
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Korean Natural Farming (KNF) is an agricultural method that encourages self-sustaining, closed loop systems through minimizing external inputs. Developed by Master Han Kyu Cho in South Korea, KNF echoes many of the principles central to Masanobu Fukuoka's Natural Farming technique as well as Permaculture. This all-day, hands-on workshop will focus on both the philosophies and […]
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One of the most challenging thing about growing your own fruit is knowing how to identify the insect pests and diseases that might afflict them. Learn the basics of pest and disease identification and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in the home orchard. Hands-on, scouting, monitoring, placement of traps, etc. will be covered. This course will be […] |
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Bring your child up to the farm on Sunday, May 4 to learn how to decorate a cake. Each child will have an 8” round cake (chocolate, vanilla or gluten-free) to decorate and take home. Call for time and to pre-register (required.) Please call 978-544-3806. Space is limited.
$15.00 – $17.00
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Third Holyoke Food Co-op Planning meeting! Join us to share ideas about what a food coop will look like in the City of Holyoke. For more info check us out on Facebook or email: holyokefoodcoop@gmail.com |
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The health of probiotic flora in the digestive system is important for the absorption of nutrients, immune system function, controlling inflammation, mental/emotional well being and for preventing food allergies and skin conditions. Eating fermented foods is an excellent way to maintain and restore healthy probiotic gut flora. In anticipation of the upcoming growing season, we […] |
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Part III A free permaculture series at the River Valley Market in Northampton. Perfect opportunity for those of you who are interested in learning permaculture basics on a budget! This section is titled "Permablitz: Like a flashmob only tastier": Learn how to transform your yard into a permaculture paradise and build community at the same […]
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Presentation by Abrah Dresdale, 2014 David Bird Fellow & GCC Farm and Food Systems Coordinator & Faculty at Greenfield Community College. Plus an optional 6pm tour of GCC Permaculture Garden Event is Free & Open to the Public. Co-sponsored by GCC’s Farm & Food Systems program, SAGE Education Center, and the GCC Permaculture Club |
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This annual Plant Sale is hosted by Gardening the Community and will be comprised of workshops along with a variety of flowers, vegetable plants, herbs and more that you can purchase. Time: TBA To pre-order your plants have the order form sent to you via email: Sales@gardeningthecommunity.org
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Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend at Simple Gifts Farm 1089 North Pleasant Street, North Amherst, MA 01002 413-549-1585 Simple Gifts Farm is managed as an ecological unit, integrating vegetable crops and livestock. Their vision is to use this community-owned land as an ecologically and economically sustainable unit and to maintain it as a beautiful community asset. […]
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The Amandla Chorus will give a special concert to benefit 3 local agricultural organizations helping to increase access to healthy food in our area. Discounted tickets available ($5.00) in limited supply (for those with limited funds). They are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact eveline@amandlachorus.org for a discount information. Sing Songs, Plant Seeds! Amandla & special guests: Songs […]
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Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub, a Springfield farmer. Workshop will focus on pest control, trellising, weed control, watering and harvesting. Time: 6pm Seeds available for sharing, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org, or call (413) 263-6805 |
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Come to the second BLOOM! fundraiser on May 17th, 2014 from 9 am- 5 pm. Held at the farm here in Heath, BLOOM! will be the culmination to Hilltown Bee Week. While the last BLOOM! festival raised money for a pollinator project here at the farm, this year we will raise money for public and […]
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Pollination is an important step in growing all fruits and many vegetables. While most people know about honey bees, native bees are also important pollinators. Encouraging native bees and other beneficials by providing nesting and forage habitat is easy and fun for the home gardener. Learn about how to build bee blocks and which flowering […]
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Join the Co-op celebration with Real Pickles, Artisan Beverage Cooperative and Pioneer Valley Photo Voltaics. There will be appetizers and beverages, music, games, spring weather, and great company! Kids welcome! Live music with: Xopo (Balkan) & Ras Moon (Reggae) |
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This year’s Tractor Ride and BBQ presented by the Hillside Agricultural Tractor and Engine Club, is planned for Sunday May 18th. It will start and end at the Cummington Fairgrounds. All proceeds will benefit The Hampshire and Berkshire County 4H Fairs and Massachusetts Future Farmers of America. This year’s ride is in memory of Norm […] |
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These free ‘Solidarity Saturday’ tours are hosted by founders and farmers Ricky Baruc and Deb Habib. They feature Seeds of Solidarity’s solar greenhouses, no-till cardboard methods for abundant low maintenance gardens, solar electric and hot water systems, energy efficient buildings, and youth and community programs that Grow Food Everywhere! There is no cost or pre-registration. […] Fiber and woolcraft vendors, sheep shearing demonstrations, sheep dog trials, fiber and woolcraft workshops for adults and children, sheep shows, fleece show and sale, fleece to shawl competition, and food booths. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. For more information and map, go to www.MASHEEPWOOL.org.
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Visit Songline Emu Farm for the Annual Open House farm tours. We will be conducting tours on the half hour for $5.00 per adult, $3.00 for seniors and kids under 12. This is your only chance to see the birds up close! We'll take you through: their dinosaur ancestry native habitat in Australia and their close relationship with the […] |
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