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Putting Your Garden to Bed (Leyland Garden), Oct. 6

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 9:10am

The end of the growing season is just around the corner! On October 6, learn the options for wrapping up the season right, including mulch, cover crops and growing fall vegetables. Free cover crop seed will be available for workshop participants. Come to Leyland Street Community Garden, 6 - 18 Leyland St., Dorchester, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Can't make it? Check out the same workshop at Nightingale Garden on Oct. 8. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org (calendar entry here).

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton). 

Putting your Garden to Bed, Oct. 8

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 09/09/2011 - 12:14pm

The end of the growing season is just around the corner! On October 8, learn the options for wrapping up the season right, including mulch, cover crops and growing fall vegetables. Free cover crop seed will be available for workshop participants. Come to Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester, at 10 a.m. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org (calendar entry here). This event was rescheduled from September 10. A replacement workshop for the 10th is here: http://mydorchester.org/Drying-Herbs.

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton). 

Drying & Using Herbs from the Garden (CHANGED), Sep. 10

Submitted by JoelWool on Tue, 09/06/2011 - 4:13pm

Workshop CHANGED. A pinch of fresh garden herbs can add spice, aroma, and health to your favorite meals, medicinal teas, and even your home. Learn how to harness the benefits of some common herbs you've grown to love. Meet at Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park St., Dorchester. This free event, open to the public, is organized by the Boston Natural Areas Network (BNAN). To register and for further information, contact BNAN at 617-542-7696 or write to info@bostonnatural.org. For updates, maps to locations and further details, visit www.bostonnatural.org. This event replaces the 9/10 "Putting Your Garden to Bed" workshop, which was rescheduled for October 8th (see here).

(Photo Credit: Tim Sackton)

Caribbean Sounds of Steel Pan Music at Nightingale, Sep. 7

Submitted by JoelWool on Fri, 09/02/2011 - 11:25am

Close out the summer in Caribbean style! Enjoy the sounds of Trevor Comma’s steel pan music originated in the West Indian Island of Trinidad and Tobago. Invite family and friends for a relaxing evening at Nightingale Community Garden (512 Park Street, Dorchester) from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. This event is free and open to the public!

For more information, please call Boston Natural Areas Network at 617.542.7696 or online at bostonnatural.org. You may also email Grantley Payne, Project Manager, Boston Is Growing Gardens (BIGG) at grantley@bostonnatural.org.

Nightingale Community Garden Grand Opening, Aug. 6

Submitted by JoelWool on Wed, 07/27/2011 - 3:07pm

Nightingale Community GardenYou are invited to the Nightingale Community Garden Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6, 2011! Join Mayor Thomas M. Menino, gardeners, neighbors, supporters and special guests at 12:30 p.m. to celebrate the inaugural season of bounty at the expanded and renovated Community Garden. Explore 130 individual garden plots full of vegetables, herbs and flowers. Listen to music and enjoy the refreshments. Nightingale Community Garden, located at 512 Park Street, Dorchester, is part of BIGG, BNAN’s Boston Is Growing Gardens program. For more information call 617-542-7696 or email Grantley Payne at grantley@bostonnatural.org.

Saving Water Saving Seed, Aug. 11

Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 11:36am

Boston is Growing Gardens

The hot month of August is the perfect to implement water saving techniques in your garden. Learn how to conserve water and how to collect seeds for next year's garden! Workshop takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on August 11 at Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park Street, Dorchester, MA 02124.

Grow Greens All Fall @ Nightingale Community Garden, Aug. 27

Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 11:19am

Boston is Growing GardensNot ready for the growing season to end? In this hands on workshop, participants will learn the easy, affordable techniques for growing delicious salads into the cold months. Workshop takes place on Saturday August 27, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park Street, Dorchester, MA. Sustain your greens for months to come with this Boston is Growing Gardens/Boston Natural Areas Network program!

Nightingale Community Garden Meeting, Jul. 28

Submitted by JoelWool on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 11:07am

Nightingale Community Garden - MusicBoston Natural Areas Network will hold a Nightingale Community Garden Council meeting on Thursday, July 28. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in The Great Hall, 6 Norfolk Street, Dorchester, MA 02124. Nightingale Community Garden, located at 512 Park Street, Dorchester, is a newly opened community garden and 4th largest in the city. Check out great programming, such as free music performances, Garden Coaching every Saturday a.m., an August 11 water conservation workshop (6 to 8 p.m.), an August 20 cooking demonstration (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and more.

Bigger Harvests, Healthier Soil: Aug. 4, 6, 13

Submitted by JoelWool on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 4:55pm

BIGG Logo Want to grow more food in a small space? Learn how to plant and tend an incredibly productive, small garden, while taking care of your soil. Join BIGG (Boston is Growing Gardens) for a series of workshops in community gardens around Dorchester. To register for a program, call (617)542-7696 or email info@bostonnatural.org. See attached PDF for a schedule of Boston Natural Areas Network's Summer Gardening series, or continue on for Dorchester "Bigger Harvests" workshop dates. >> Read More

Boston is Growing Gardens Spring Meetings and Workshops, Jun. 4 & Jun. 9

Submitted by JoelWool on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 9:25am

BIGG LogoWant to grow healthy, tasty, & organic vegetables in your neighborhood? Community garden plots are available in Dorchester! Join Boston is Growing Gardens now for a series of workshops and community meetings to help you get started. A community garden plot sign-up will take place Saturday, June 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Nightingale Community Garden, 512 Park Street, Dorchester 02124. A "Planting Seedlings and Helping Them Thrive" workshop will take place Thursday June 9, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Barry Street Garden, 39 Barry Street, Dorchester 02125. If you have any questions please contact Grantley Payne at 617-542-7696 x. 21. >> Read More

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