Small-Scale Agriculture - Spring Is Here April 30, 2011

Winter planning is over and now it's time to get to work. This is an opportunity to experience a very successful home gardening set-up with a master gardener. We will also cover all the basics of getting started for the season. Learn how to create a working compost system, bed preparation, planting seeds, transplanting seedlings, dividing herbs, pruning blueberries, raspberries and fruit trees, and cover crops. Robin has also integrated chickens into her small scale farm. - - Open to anyone age 16 or older. Directions will be sent to registrants. - - - Drumlin Farm is committed to the concept of eating locally and eating well. We've launched an effort to build a diverse community of 'locavores' who share the belief that supporting local farming is best for our economy, our health, and our environment. These programs will encourage discussions of what it means to 'eat local' and offer opportunities to share our local bounty and have a good time while becoming more - informed. Registration is required. Call 781-259-2200 for details. See http://www.massaudubon.org/catalog/listing.php?program_code=1545-DFP11SP1 for more information.