by Garden GAL
New Eden’s Spring Workshops are here!
We are very excited about our upcoming Spring workshop series. In addition to our tried and true organic gardening classes through NOFA and
our own Green Artist and NOFA certified instructor Deb Cinamon Whalen, we now have more specialized classes in organic gardening. We also have a series of workshops on raising chickens, growing mushrooms, and a 3-day workshop on building a clay bread oven with guest instructor Jonah Vitale-Wolff of Hudson Valley Natural Builders. New this year, is our on-line registration through Meerkat Tickets. Register Online or go to Workshop Page
Please note that Sheet Mulch and Double Dig workshops have been postponed until May 1st rain date.
by m_cluck
The new home. All ready for the move in!
14 baby chickens, living in an old dog crate, what could be better. Today we went and purchased 14 baby chickens from the local Agway. 3 Aruacanas, 3 Rhode Island Reds, 3 White Leg Horns, 3 Gold Comets, and 2 Barred Rocks. We should have a rainbow of eggs in just 20 short weeks.
We took care to keep the chicks warm when setting up their temporary home in Erin’s basement. An old dog crate will create the perfect, cat free environment, complete with pine shavings, chick waterer, chick feeder, and an adjustable heat lamp. (Thanks Mike!)
Soon we will begin the process of finding share holders for our chicken co-op. I will post again soon with information about how to express an interest. Until then my to do list gets longer but more exciting by the minute…A coop raising, a chicken run, a chicken tractor, and of course lets not forget our ducks! (Coming in just a few weeks.)
Keep checking in to find out more about whats to come. We will of course need share holders for the Chicken-Co-op, but we will also be offering information here, as well as formal classes for those who are interested in raising chickens in their own back yard. More Soon… cluck, cluck, beGawk! -Mary
Happy girls...first lunch in thier new digs.
Yummy!
by Garden GAL
Join us for New Eden Seed Share at Pot (making) Party
Our next potluck is Sunday, February 7, 1-3:00 at First Parish Church. All gardeners are encouraged to come. At this potluck you will have the opportunity to make your own soil pots for starting seeds. The February 7th gathering is also your only opportunity to go in on a New Eden bulk buy on potato and onion starts and floating row covers for your plants for temperature and pest protection. The time for buying this spring’s garden seeds is now, at our pot luck you will have the opportunity to meet with other gardeners, exchange gardening tips and share seed purchases. For more information contact Erin Stack
by Garden GAL
Time to Sign Up for the Greater Newburyport CSA!
New Eden Collaborator, the Greater Newburyport CSA is now open to new members. If you’d like to participate in the Greater Newburyport CSA program this year, please download the 2010 membership form from the CSA web site www.greaternewburyportcsa.com and send it in. The Greater Newburyport CSA has share distribution at First Parish Church from June – October.
This year, the CSA will begin measuring the Brix levels in the produce they provide for their members. Their goal is to achieve a high standard of nutrient density for each vegetable they grow, which of course translates to great taste, higher nutritional content, and longer shelf life for the produce items shareholders will receive each week. We look forward to seeing you in June!
by Garden GAL
New Eden Community Garden is Now Accepting Name for Waiting List.
All New Eden Garden vacancies have been filled. Do not despair, often vacancies open up as the growing season progresses. Those still on the waiting list at the end of this season will be first in line for vacancies in 2011. For more information on becoming a New Eden gardener go to the garden page or contact Erin Stack, our New Eden Collaborative Coordinator through this website.
