Horticulture Farm: September Workshops and UVM Apple Sales

horticulture farm apples

UVM Apple Sales begin August 30 at the UVM Horticulture Research Center and will continue every Friday through at least November 1 from 10:00 AM
to 4:00 PM.      

 

stray cat flowers   

September 11, Wed 6 – 8pm
4 Seasons on a Cut Flower Farm

Diana Doll, owner of StrayCat Flower Farm, will present a slideshow about operating a 2 acre urban cut flower farm in Burlington’s Intervale.
If you fancy your own cutting garden this talk is for you! Diana will touch on insect management, efficiency, and bouquets.
$10 for FHF/MG members, $20 to the public

mushroom walk and talk


September 15, Sun 10am – 1pm
Mushroom Walk & Talk

Join Robert Resnik and Stephanie Miner for a fun-filled walk and talk in the Hort. Farm woods followed by a lively discussion of your “finds”.
Bring a basket or a paper bag, no plastic please.  Limit: 25 attendees
$10 FHF/MG members, $20 to the public Qualifies as MG-E (Master Gardener Education Hours)

fairy house creations

 

September 28, Sat 9am – Noon
Fairy House Creations

Join Nancy Simson to create a fairy house with natural materials for all the ‘elves and fairies’ looking for a home to nestle into before winter.
We will gather materials found on the Hort. Farm from 9 to 10am and construct the houses from 10 to noon.
You are also welcome to bring your own materials. Pre-registration and prepayment required.
Children age 8 and up may attend, with an adult.
$20 FHF/MG members $30 to the public

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All events are Rain or Shine.
Parking is free and on site.

More great workshops coming up Oct/Nov/Dec. Check out our web site or Facebook
page for info.

Contact information for our organization is:
Email: info@friendsofthehortfarm.org
Web: https://friendsofthehortfarm.org/home.html
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTheHortFarm
Physical Address: 65 Green Mountain Dr, So Burlington, Vermont
Phone: (802) 864-3073
Directions to event: https://friendsofthehortfarm.org/FOHFContactUs.html
Mail: Friends of the Horticulture Farm, PO Box 64788, Burlington, VT 05406-4788

Become a member! Support our mission of horticultural education.

Membership saves you money on workshops, and also makes a great gift for a
gardening friend.

https://friendsofthehortfarm.org/FOHFmembership.html