Organic Pest Management July 28th, 2013 3pm- 4:30pm
Come learn how organic pest and disease management is easier than you think. Jessie Banhazl will explain why organic methods cost less, require less effort, and are healthier for you and the environment in which you live. Some topics she will cover includes: Organic management strategies
Preventative techniques
Common insects, diseases and animal pests
Organic products to be bought and made using products found in the home
Succession Planting August 18th, 2013 1pm- 4pm
Join Green City Growers and NOFA for a fun filled learning experience. Farmer Tany will focus on how to grow as much food as possible in whatever space is available to you. Some of the topics covered will be:
Goals for Your Urban Farm
Understanding New England Weather
Choosing Seeds and Seedlings
Creating a Crop Map
Succession Planting
Using Your Harvest September 15, 2013 1pm- 4pm
Enjoying the harvest you have worked so hard to grow and serving it to family and friends can be an extremely rewarding as well as extremely daunting experience. This workshop is for anyone who has ever felt a little stress about making sure your ripe fruits and vegetables are eaten. Participants will walk away with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of their harvest.
Some of the topics covered will be:
Significance of Using What you Grow
Easy Ideas for Using Vegetables (think kale chips and freezing pesto)
Storage and Preservation Tips
GCG’s Favorite Recipes
Season Extension October 20, 2013 1pm- 4pm
The growing season in New England is short. In Boston, we typically grow the beginning of April until the end of October. Anything that allows us to extend the growing season for even a few weeks can be very valuable to growers. By taking this workshop you will learn about different types of season extenders, what type is right for your growing method and budget.
Some of the topics covered will be:
How Season Extenders Work
Different Types of Season Extenders
GCG’s Cold Frames
Troubleshooting Problems
