Planning for the 2014 market season is underway and what better time than now to meet with other market managers to share how you operate your market, marketing ideas, vendor needs, EBT usage, increasing SNAP transactions, market structure, and much more. CISA is holding this meeting to give Market Managers and Steering Committee members the opportunity […]
Many people do not realize that all apple varieties are reproduced by grafting – they are not grown from seed. For horticultural enthusiasts, one of the most satisfying techniques to master is grafting. Wes Autio will present a hands-on workshop on “bench grafting” and “cleft grafting” of apple trees. Other grafting techniques will be discussed. […]
Learn the technique of growing mushrooms on logs, and come help us get a majority of our logs inoculated. We will start the day with a farm tour and talk about fungal lifecycle and log inoculation. The rest of the day we will spend working in teams of 4-5 people inoculating logs. A lunch utilizing […]
Accepting orders for their annual plant sale through April 15, 2014. Choices include a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, and edibles. Some quantity discounts are available. Compost will also be for sale. Soil testing will be done by members of the Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners on pick up day, May 3rd, 2014. To download the Plant Sale Brochure or […]
Easy to replicate techniques to grow mushrooms at home are discussed, demonstrated and participants will be able to do one! We will talk about preparing, inoculating, and fruiting on straw in different containers. Also covered will be a simple growing technique on toilet paper rolls and phone books, and how to utilize the mushrooms you […]
Grapes are one of the most universally enjoyed fruits available. Many of the new varieties have excellent taste, are winter hardy, and can make excellent wine. Grapes are fun to grow but present some challenges. Sonia Schloemann will help participants through the basics and give them the tools to overcome some of the challenges. Specific […]
Part of the Urban Gardening series offered by Daniel Staub, a Springfield farmer. Soil testing and soil building, bed preparation, tools and composting. Time: 6pm Seeds available for sharing, while supplies last. Sign up at our Events Calendar at www.springfieldlibrary.org, or call (413) 263-6805
The Spring 2014 Forum, "Good Food and Good Jobs in the Pioneer Valley." How can we ensure that the development of our local food system provides farm and food workers with fair pay, quality working conditions and a voice in the workplace? Join the PVGrows 2014 Spring Forum to learn what “good food jobs” are and what […]