Allandale Farm Events
Visit us often to learn about upcoming events and workshops both on and around the farm. Workshops to look for this spring include container planting, fruit gardening, and a lilac chat. Our 6th annual Tomato Festival in August and our fall hayrides will be listed here as well!
Upcoming Events
Check back soon!
Past Events
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Seed Talk: 2:30pm-3:30pm at Allandale Farm
Planning is a critical component of getting a good yield from your garden. Which varieties should you choose? Which seeds do you start indoors and which do you sow directly? What is organic seed? What is open pollination? Join us for coffee and an in-depth discussion of seeding for your home garden. We'll discuss what to start when, successive planting, good container vegetable varieties, and more. We'll share some of our favorite resources for seeds and talk about equipment, from bare bones to more involved set-ups. Bring your questions and comments and let's get started! Free. Email us to sign-up.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
PLEASE NOTE NEW TIME AND SECOND SESSION ADDED!
Seeding Workshop Session #1: 1pm-2:30pm
Seeding Workshop Session #2: 3pm-4:30pm
Join us for a hands-on demonstration of seeding vegetable starts for your home garden. We'll begin with a brief discussion on seed selection and equipment and then dive right in to planting. We will provide seeding pots/trays and germinating mix. Bring your own seeds or purchase seeds from the hundreds of varieties we will have available for you at the farm. Materials fee of $10 is payable in advance or day of the workshop. Email us to sign-up for either session #1 or #2.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Allandale Farm: A History and Current Practices
7 pm at the West Roxbury Branch Library
In partnership with West Roxbury Reads, please join Allandale Farm's own John Lee for an informative talk and slide show at the West Roxbury Branch Library. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at Allandale Farm
Basic Tractor Maintenance
4pm-6pm at Allandale Farm
Join EMASSCRAFT and Farm Manager Jim Buckle for a two hour workshop on servicing your inner tractor. Topics will include, oil changing, greasing and filter changing. So if you are a farmer or a wanna-be farmer, come and learn from a pro about tractor maintenance and how to keep your motors humming!
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Kids Seeding Workshop
2pm-3:30pm at Allandale Farm
In partnership with West Roxbury Reads, join us for a kid friendly seed planting event. This hands-on workshop will teach kids about how seeds grow and where food comes from. A mini-tour of the farm and greenhouses will round out the afternoon. Open to children 5 and older accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. This event is free and open to the public however space is limited. Email us to sign-up.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Hayrides
1pm-3pm at Allandale Farm
Join us for a spring-spin around the farm. The fields are being prepped and planted and the trees are in various states of bloom. It sure is pretty out there this time of year. For the sake of comparison, be sure to come back in the fall for another hayride! Free.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Organic Lawn Care
6:30pm-7:30pm at Allandale Farm
Pete Bottomley has worked in the Horticulture Industry his entire adult life and is now a regional expert on organic land care. This is a guy who’s passionate and knowledgeable about LIVING soil – In fact, he’s a Partner at Coast of Maine Organic Products! Come learn in simple terms how enriching your soil is the key to a healthier and more sustainable landscape. Remember to bring your toughest lawn and garden care questions! We will provide the snacks. Free. Email us to sign-up.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Farm Tours
2:30pm-5:00pm at Allandale Farm
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES TO THIS EVENT:
Hayride tours will leave at 2:30 and 3:15.
Walking tour will begin at 4:30.
Join us at Allandale Farm for an informative talking tour of the farm. You'll learn about the history of the farm and its current growing practices. Both the hayride and the walking tour will cover similar material so it is not necessary to attend both.
- 2:30pm-4:00pm, Haywagon farm tours
- 4:30pm-5:30pm, Walking tour
Michael Pollan Lecture and Book Signing
7:30pm-9:00pm at the West Roxbury Branch Library
Join West Roxbury Reads for a captivating talk by the author of In Defense of Food, Omnivores Dilemna, and Botany of Desire.
- 7:30pm-9:00pm, Michael Pollan lecture and book signing
Saturday May 16th
Pruning Demonstration
10:30am-11:30am at Allandale Farm
Join arborist Dave Anderson of Hartney Greymont as he shares expert advice on pruning trees and shrubs in your home landscape. Dave will lead an in depth discussion and demonstration with plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. Free. Email us to sign-up.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Tomato Talk
11:30am-12:30pm at Allandale Farm
Join Farmer Jim as he discusses varuous types of tomatoes including topics such as fruit characteristics and best growing practices. It will be an open format chat with plenty of room for questions and discussion. Free. Email us to sign-up. |
