Backyard gardeners are the celebrity growers at The Grow Show, where their summer harvest and floral designs are spotlighted in this upbeat, judged event featuring nearly 80 horticulture classes in divisions including annuals, perennials, biennials, vegetables, fruits and berries, container grown plants and dish gardens, among others. Interested in entering the Grow Show? Download pdfs […]
In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore the history and methodology of botanical cyanotype prints and create our own. Cyanotypes are an early photographic process using light-sensitive materials and sunlight to create unique and striking ‘blue prints’ or ‘sun prints.’ The process lends itself beautifully to the documentation of botanical specimens, both scientifically and artistically.
The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. Hampshire-Franklin-Worcester Senate Candidates Forum Tuesday, August 14, 2018 […]
Event date/time: Thursday, August 16, 2018 - 4:00pm to 7:00pm Event location: UMass Crop and Animal Research and Education Farm This event was originally scheduled for Tuesday 8/14 but has been postponed to Thursday, August 16 due to rain. Featuring presentations on the following research topics: Cucurbit downy mildew resistance in cucumbers - Sue Scheufele […]
A workshop series for agricultural service providers and farmers on nutrition and its direct link to the health and well-being of animals Topics: Pasture walk that shows pasture rotation to control/reduce parasite activity in sheep and goats, discussion and demonstration of the fecal methods employed to test animals for parasitic activity, FAMACHA scoring, Body Condition […]
Bring your friends, and your favorite instrument, and hang with Simple Gifts Farm, as they jam into the evening, every third Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Local musicians will lead the jam. We’ll be serving up their own meats & seasonal grilled vegetables. BYOB! Scheduled Jams: Aug. 17: CSA member and fiddler, Laura Quayle, […]
The community is invited to join the candidates for a series of open discussion focusing on our region’s food insecurity and its underlying causes. This is your opportunity to ask questions of the candidates and learn how they intend to ensure everyone has access to healthy food. 3rd Hampshire Candidates Forum Monday, August 20, 2018 […]
5-class Session Sat. August 25th - Sat. September Sept. 29 In this 5 week intensive, students will learn how to use a wide variety of techniques and materials to create their own gorgeous original arrangements. Perfect training for aspiring floral designers, anyone wanting to pull off your own wedding or special event with skill and confidence, or […]