Calendar & Events
2012
JANUARY
Thursday, 1/27/12 - Learn & Grow Class Seed Saving Starts in the Spring
Successfully saving vegetable, herb and flower seeds in the fall requires selecting and planting the right varieties in the spring. Join us to learn the five steps to successfully save and preserve seed. Register here
Sunday,1/22/12 - "Cooking with Locally Grown Organic Herbs and Veggies"
Nothing like a class full of local produce. Join Heidi Billotto at Reid's Fine Food's Cooking School as she welcomes special guest Mary Roberts,from Windcrest Farms, to share everything you ever wanted to know about growing and eating organically. Register here
FEBRUARY
Saturday, 2/18/12 - Learn & Grow Class Seed Starting & Plant Propagation
Get hands-on experience in our USDa Certified Organic greenhouse to learn how to successfully grow your own fall vegetable, herb and flower transplants. Learn the optimal conditions for growing seedlings from the early stages of plant growth up to the transplanting stage.
Topics include:
- the desirable characteristics of propagation media and common container formats
- sowing seeds
- managing irrigation
- when and how to deliver supplemental fertilization
- how to manage pests and pathogens
- getting transplants ready for the field.
MARCH
Saturday, March 31 - Learn & Grow Class Companion Plants in the Garden
Webster's defines a "companion" as a "a person employed to accompany, assist, or live with another in the capacity of a helpful friend". learn how can you employ the helpful benefits of the plants in your garden for better yields, pest control, attracting specific beneficial insects, bees and birds to your garden.APRIL
Saturday, April 14 & Sunday, April 15 - Daniel Stowe Botantical Garden Plant Sale
MAY
JUNE
Sunday, June 16 - BasilFest at Windcrest Farm - more details to come