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Hello, Gardeners: Check out these web links on organic gardening! Christine & Pat, Community Garden Task Force
"The future of the bee, like water and energy, will define the ability of man to live on the planet." quoted from "The Vanishing of the Bees"
 THE ORGANIC GARDENER: http://www.the-organic-gardener.com/
ORGANIC CONSUMERS ASSOCIATION: http://www.organicconsumers.org/
VIDEO: RED WORM COMPOSTING: http://www.redwormcomposting.com/worm-composting/worm-composting-videos/
ATTRA - What is ATTRA? National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) and is funded under a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Cooperative Service. It provides information and other technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, Extension agents, educators, and others involved in sustainable agriculture in the United States. (ATTRA was formerly known as the "Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas" project.)
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is a private nonprofit organization, founded in 1976, which operates a series of publicly-funded projects to promote self-reliance (especially for low-income people) through wise use of appropriate technology. Its programs deal with energy conservation, resource-efficient housing, sustainable community development, and sustainable agriculture. USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service (USDA-RBS) helps implement the rural development mission of USDA. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for all rural Americans by providing leadership in building competitive businesses including cooperatives that can build sustainable economic communities. RBS objectives are to invest its financial resources and technical assistance in businesses and communities, and to build partnerships that leverage public and private resources to stimulate rural economic activity. ATTRA has often been cited as an example of a successful partnership between a private nonprofit (NCAT) and a public agency (USDA-RBS). ATTRA's WEBSITE IS: http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/local_food/startup.html
THE OLD FARMER'S ALMANAC: http://www.almanac.com/gardening
Poisonous-Flowers-and-Plants: Mrs. McVey's 5th Grade students and Classroom Helper found this link about Poisonous Flowers and Plants that we thought we'd share with you:
Local websites & contacts:
ORGANIC PLANT MAGIC~GARDENING TIPS: http://www.organicplantmagic.com/index.php/organic-gardening-tips/
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced another funding opportunity for certified organic farmers and those transitioning to organic production to implement resource conservation practices on their agricultural operations. Fiscal year 2011 marks the third year of USDA’s Organic Initiative. Farmers are encouraged to apply by May 20, 2011. Click on site for details: http://www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov/news/news_EQIP_organic_initiative_2011.html. UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST~SOIL TESTING: http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest/
SOUTHEAST COUNCIL ON SUSTAINABILITY: http://councilonsustainability.org/index.php/workinggroups/food-a-agriculture/
BRIX BOUNTY FARM~WESTPORT MASSACHUSETTS: http://www.brixbounty.com/
HOLLY HILL FARM: http://www.hollyhillfarm.org/hhf/f?p=hhf:hhfhome:2784829522409626
NORTHEAST ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION-MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER: www.nofamass.org/
RECOVER GREEN ROOFS, LLC: http://www.recovergreenroofs.com/
BIONEERS: www.bioneers.org in conjunction with the MARION INSTITUTE: http://www.marioninstitute.org/
Mass Dept of Agricultural Resources: Division of Crop and Pest Services http://www.mass.gov/agr/divisions/crop_inspec_services_pest_services.htm
THE NEW ENGLAND RAIN BARREL COMPANY: http://nerainbarrel.com/ Other helpful & interesting websites:
THE SPLENDID TABLE ON PUBLIC RADIO: http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/www_publicradio/tools/media_player/popup.php?name=splendid_table/2011/01/29/splendidtable_20110129_64&starttime=00:01:15&endtime=00:10:00
SOIL SCIENCE SOCIETY OF AMERICA: https://www.soils.org/ PUBLICATIONS: https://www.soils.org/publications/sssaj/tocs/74/4
ORGANIC BEE KEEPERS GROUP-DEE LUSBY: www.bushfarms.com/bees AMERICAN BEEKEEPING FEDERATION: www.abfnet.org/
SEED SAVERS EXCHANGE: http://www.seedsavers.org/ or
HIGH MOWING SEEDS (from VERMONT): http://www.highmowingseeds.com/
ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION: http://www.ota.com/organic.html GARDEN SUPPLIES: www.gardeners.com
INTEGRATED PEST CONTROL: http://organicgardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/cheap_organic_pest_control?sms_ss=email
NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL (NRDC): www.nrdc.org/
BUILDING A BETTER COMPOST PILE: http://vegetablegardens.suite101.com/article.cfm/building_a_better_compost_pile TURF PESTICIDES & CANCER RISK DATABASE~CORNELL UNIVERSITY: http://envirocancer.cornell.edu/turf/searchAIProds.cfm?PCCode=056801 KITCHEN GARDENERS NEWSLETTER: http://kitchengardeners.org/newsletters/0111.html
GREEN WINE GUIDE: ORGANIC WINES & RECIPES: http://www.treehugger.com/green-wine-guide/
GROWING POWER: http://www.growingpower.org/index.htm
Disclosure: *Third-party links will take you to pages not affiliated with Sustainable Braintree, Inc. and over which we have no control as to the content or to their privacy and security policies.*
Community Garden Archives:
Community Garden - 2011 Season
Dear Community Garden Supporters,
The first year of the Perkins Park Community Garden, located at the intersection of Liberty and Union Streets, was a resounding success! The land was cleared, 17 plots were assigned, a shed for housing tools and hoses was built and lots of vegetables and flowers were planted. This was all possible due to our numerous supporters: Braintree Lumber, Inc., Braintree Cooperative Bank, Home Depot, Richmond Hardware, MKE Development & Egasti Consulting, Jim Diaute, Patrick Sweeney, John Sullivan, Shed designer and builder and the many community gardeners who donated hours of their time helping with the shed building and garden improvements.
It may look like winter, but it's time to sign up for the 2011 season. Follow the link for the 2011 Community Garden ~ Perkins Park Application; Rules and Responsibilities
For those interested in applying for a garden plot, please read below:
1. Garden plots will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. 2. Abutters within 300 feet of the park and 2010 Community Gardners will be given first priority for a garden plot. 3. We expect that there will be approximately 20-25 6’ X 12’ plots available. 4. The annual fee for a 6’ X 12’ plot is $30 and includes payment for water access. 5. Organic gardening practices will be established. 6. To ensure that you are eligible for a garden plot, please send the following items to the address below: a) Completed and signed 2011 Perkins Park Community Garden Application, Page 1. b) 2 items with proof of residency, such as driver’s license and current electric bill c) Signed Community Garden Rules and Responsibilities agreement. Page 4. d) Payment of $30
Please mail applications at your earliest convenience to: Christine Sullivan, 10 Abbott Street, Braintree, MA 02184. The deadline is December 31, 2010. Plot assignments will be made in the beginning of March 2011.
If all sites become filled, a waiting list will be established, and your payment will be refunded. If you have any questions or need directions, contact Pat Morey at 781-848-7308 or Christine Sullivan at 781-848-9645. Please advise your gardening friends and neighbors!
Sincerely, Pat Morey & Christine Sullivan Sustainable Braintree Community Garden Task Force
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2011 SEASON - OPENING DAY Perkins Park Community Garden
April 2, 2O11 ~ 1-3 p.m.
Welcome, seasoned participants & new gardeners! Meet your fellow gardeners
Confirm plot assignment & shed access Spring clean-up & paint shed
Christine & Pat, Co-Chairs of Perkins Park Community Garden, will be on hand to meet new gardeners, distribute a garden map with plot assignments, and answer any questions you may have.
Looking forward to a Fabulous Gardening Season! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Click the Download Link Below to Download the attached Rules and Regulations and Application |
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