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 […]
June 2-July 11, 2014 The Food, Farm, and Sustainability Institute at Hampshire College is an interdisciplinary academic program focusing on food production and sustainable agriculture, centered at the vibrant Hampshire College Farm Center. Over a 6-week period, students will gain hands-on work experience with the guidance of the Farm Center staff, learn through inquiry-based projects mentored […]
Meets Tues, Apr 15 & 22 from 6:30-8p; and Fri Apr 18-May 2 from 1-5pm (Fridays meet @ Just Roots/Greenfld Community Farm) Provides strategies and techniques for the beginner beekeeper. Topics include: hive construction, life cycle of the honey bee, hive management through the seasons, threats to the health and wellness of bees, diverse approaches […]