If you’re planning on purchasing a Christmas tree this year, you might be wondering about its environmental impact. Betsy Franz’ recent blog post addresses some of the benefits of live, and particularly locally grown trees. Here are some Boston-area cut-your-own tree farms, courtesy of PickYourOwn.org. Call first to check hours & availability! D.J. Hussey Farm [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Events’
Local Christmas Trees
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Community, Events, Family, Holidays on December 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Maple Syrup Brunch!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Community, Events, Family, Food on December 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Groundworks Somerville is hosting their second annual Maple Syrup Project Brunch Fundraiser this Saturday, Dec. 4th at the Independent in Union Square, Somerville. They say it better than I can: Brunch will be served from 10am-4pm on Saturday and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the Somerville Maple Syrup Project! The seasonal menu will [...]
COGDesign Benefit at the Elephant Walk
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Community, Events on October 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Join us for Benefit Dinner on November 1, 2010 – at The Elephant Walk in Waltham – in support the Community Outreach Group for Landscape Design. Gather for hors d’oeuvres & drinks at 6:00, followed by a prix fixe dinner at 6:30. Includes award-winning Cambodian-French vegetarian, gluten-free, and meat options. The Elephant Walk is [...]
Maple Sugaring in the City
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Community, Events, Food, Spring, Trees on March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend, I attended Russells’ Winter Fair to educate guests about organic landcare and NOFA. I shared a table with Natick Community Organic Farm, which is hosting a maple sugaring festival this Saturday, March 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.. They’ll start out with a pancake breakfast, then demonstrate Native American and Colonial sugaring techniques, as [...]
November Events
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Classes, Design, Events, Food, Healing, Organic, Pollinators, Spirituality on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As the landscaping season winds down, there are many opportunities to start dreaming and planning for next year. Imagine a space that will nourish the body and soul, while reducing utility bills! Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being – Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Trinity Church (Copley Square), Boston. Ester M. Sternberg, [...]
NOFA Fundraising Dinner 11/14
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Causes, Events, Food, Organic on October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Massachusetts chapter of the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) hosts its first annual fundraising dinner, “NOFA Nourishes Massachusetts” on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at The Bull Run Restaurant (215 Great Road/Rt. 2A, Shirley MA) Purchase tickets now: $100 member/$125 non-member. Evening program includes: 6:00pm: Silent Auction and cocktails 7:15pm: A multi-course gourmet dinner prepared [...]
AY&AH Staff Featured in MBHP Update
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Causes, Community, Events, Staff on October 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Project manager Carolyn Edsell-Vetter and her partner Jesse were featured in Metropolitan Boston Housing Partnership‘s fall Donor Spotlight (p.3). As part of her commitment to support MBHP, Carolyn raised over $7,500 for the homelessness prevention agency when she ran Boston’s 2009 marathon. Many thanks to A Yard & A Half’s generous customers, staff, and business [...]
October Tips & Events
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Events, Fall, Homeowner Advice on October 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
As temperatures cool, schedule winterizing for irrigation systems, but remember to keep watering through the autumn! Continue with a watering schedule appropriate for the age of new plants, as long as air and soil temps are in the 40s. Watering mid-day ensures that the water will reach roots when the soil is at its warmest. [...]
September Tips & Events
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Classes, COGDesign, Events, Fall, Homeowner Advice, Lawns on September 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
For Designers: COGDesign presents designer Lynden Miller – October 7, 2009, 6-8 pm. From the website: Lynden Miller,well known NYC public garden designer, will speak about designing, maintaining, and funding beautiful, four-season plantings for public places. Her garden projects in NYC have become urban oases with economic benefits and the power to transform the way [...]
