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●The Dirt About Soil Why Go Organic?
Speakers: Farmer Harvey, Wade Long of Dr. Earth Soils
Saturday, April 16, 2011 10:00am
- 11:30am
Learn the importance of growing organically from this team of experts! Join Farmer Harvey and Wade Long, gardening expert from Dr. Earth® gardening products as they explain the benefits of organic gardening. Learn all about “pro-biotic” fertilizers that lead to successful gardening. Learn how healthier soil grows healthier plants that are healthier for you and the planet!
Limited Seating. Pre-registration required. Admission: We request a $10 or more monetary donation made to
The Heifer Project to purchase flocks of chicks for families in need.
Visit http://www.heifer.org for more information on this great organization!
To register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call 508-366-1545
●Earth Day: Ready to Grow! Instructor: Emily L. Harvey
Friday, April 22, 2011 10:00am
- 10:30am 12:00pm
- 1:00pm
Open to 3-10 year olds with Adult.
Celebrate spring and Earth Day at the farm. Your child will learn the basic recipe for successful gardening and then will get to transplant their very own plant to take home, watch grow and enjoy! All Materials Provided.
Limited Space.
Pre-registration required. Admission: $5
per Child
To register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call 508-366-1545
Please Note two Class Times
•Pruning: 101 Speaker: Farmer
Harvey Saturday, April 23, 2011
10-11am
Have you had
blueberry bushes for years and never
quite understood the proper way or
time to prune them? Are you planning
on adding some fruit trees or bushes
to your garden but are unsure of how
to maintain them? Please join us for
this interactive workshop with
Farmer Harvey. Learn the basics of
maintaining your fruit trees and
bushes using proper pruning
techniques. Bring your questions for
this informative session!
Limited Space. Pre-registration
required. Admission: We request a
$10 or more monetary donation made
to the Heifer Project to purchase
flocks of chicks for families in
need. Visit
www.heifer.org
for more information on this great
organization!
Please bring a
pair of pruning shears with you
(also available for sale at
Harvey’s). Dress to be outdoors.
Rain or shine.
To register
email harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545
•Cradles to
Crayons Saturday, April 23, 2011
9am-12pm
Please donate new
and gently used items for children
ages 0-12 at this drop off location.
Items needed include clothing, baby
items and school supplies. For more
information, please visit
boston.cradlestocrayons.org or
call 508-366-1545.
•Gardening 101: Fruits & Veggies in
Your Garden Speaker: Farmer
Harvey Saturday, April 30, 2011
10-11am
Learn the basics of
organic gardening as Farmer Harvey
discusses location and layout of a
garden, mulching and composting
techniques, the importance of
organics, timing and planting
schedules, crop rotation, pH and
much more. Time will be provided for
Q&A.
Limited Seating.
Pre-registration required.
Admission: We suggest a $10 or more
monetary and/or non-perishable
donation to the Westborough Food
Pantry.
To register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545
•May Day:
May Baskets! Instructor: Emily
L. Harvey Sunday, May 1, 2011
1-1:30 2-2:30
Open to
children of all ages with an adult.
Learn all about the history of
May Day then make your very own May
Basket to deliver to someone
special! You’ll get to decorate your
May Basket and plant it with a fresh
colorful flower. All Materials
Provided.
Limited Space.
Pre-registration required. Fee: $5
per child.
To register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545 Please note two
class times
• Ask the
Experts: The Greenest Lawn in
Town & Taking Pride with Your Plants
Speakers: Jeff Moore and Heidi
Kunhardt Saturday, May 7, 2011
10am-2pm
Bring your lawn care
and gardening questions to Harvey’s
for this unique one-on-one
experience!
Jeff Moore, lawn
care expert from Jonathan Green
Lawn Products will answer all of
your lawn care questions about both
organic and conventional products
available, proper application
techniques and timing as well as
pest control.
Heidi
Kunhardt, plant expert, will help to
answer your gardening questions
while selecting the perfect plant
for your garden or for Mom’s Day.
•Contain Yourself with Proven
Winners® Instructor:
Valerie Rollins Saturday, May 14,
2011 10am-12pm
Join
Valerie Rollins, Proven Winners®
expert and northeast operations
manager, as she helps you contain
yourself! With over ten years of
experience, Val will offer her
expertise as she presents an
overview of the incredible diversity
of plants offered by Proven
Winners. Val will also demonstrate
a variety of container combinations
using Proven Winners® plants, giving
you instant inspiration to mix up
your container combinations. Then,
choose from our large selection of
containers (or bring one of your
favorites) and Val will assist you
in selecting the perfect combination
of plants that you can arrange in
our “Pot Spot” and take home to
enjoy!
Limited Seating.
Pre-registration required. We
suggest a $10 or more donation to
the Baypath Humane Society + cost of
selected materials. For more
information on donations needed,
visit
http://www.baypathhumane.org/content/view/67/69/
To register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545
•Creativity
with Color: Westborough Garden Club
Speaker: Emily L. Harvey
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7-9pm
Join Emily as she discusses the
importance of color in both exterior
and interior applications. Exploring
some basics of color theory from an
artistic and design background;
Emily will suggest certain color
combinations using plant material,
décor items and unusual accessories.
Be prepared to be inspired to create
attractive combinations embracing
both traditional and trend-setting
colors.
Open to Westborough
Garden Club Members and Their
Invited Guests Only
•Celebrating Silver at Tower Hill
Botanic Garden – Members Only
Saturday, June 4, 2011 9-11am
Join the Harvey’s Farm Team to
celebrate Tower Hill Botanical
Garden’s 25th Anniversary! Celebrate
their silver anniversary while
helping to support the beauty of
Tower Hill. Bring home some extra
color courtesy of Harvey’s Farm with
each qualifying THBG plant sale
purchase.
This event is
on-site at Tower Hill and is limited
to THBG Members Only.
For
more information, visit,
towerhillbg.org, email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or call
508-366-1545.
•Harvest Days at Harvey’s
Saturday, October 8 – Monday,
October 10, 2011 10am-6pm Daily
Columbus Day Weekend
Enjoy
the harvest at Harvey’s with special
activities for you and your family.
Guess the weight of one of our giant
farm-grown pumpkin for a chance to
win it. Savor seasonal samples and
enter to win a raffle prize from
Harvey’s. This is a family favorite
time to select the perfect carving
pumpkins and everything for your
fall interior and exterior displays.
Celebrate this beautiful time of
year in the perfect New England
setting! Don’t forget your camera to
capture, “How Tall this Fall?”
•Wreath Workshop
Instructors: Emily L. Harvey and
Elaine Boule, from Harvey’s Farm
Saturday, December 3, 2011
10-11am 2-3pm
Have you
always wondered how to design your
very own holiday wreath? Here’s your
chance to learn wreath-designing
basics. Choose from our extensive
selection of farm fresh and
artificial wreaths, select seasonal
decorations and high quality ribbon
to make your own bow. Grab a friend
for this fun workshop!
Limited Space. Pre-Registration
Required. Fee: $10 course fee + cost
of selected materials.
To
register email
harveysfarm@yahoo.com
or Call 508-366-1545. Please
note two class times.
•Santa Visits Harvey’s Farm
at Our Annual Christmas Open House
Sunday, December 4, 2011 1-4pm
Come and Celebrate the Season
when Santa Visits Harvey's Farm
early! Enjoy seasonal music, sip
homemade hot mulled cider and sample
some gourmet treats. Take advantage
of great gift ideas, exclusive
specials and raffles during open
house hours. Don't forget your
camera, as there are many photo
opportunities.
In the Season
of Giving, we will be collecting
monetary and non-perishable
donations for the Westborough Food
Pantry. Thank you for your
generosity!
•Ladies’
Night at Harvey’s Farm Thursday,
December 8, 2011 5pm-8pm
Mothers, Daughters, Friends,
Co-Workers…
Enjoy light
refreshments while you check your
list twice and get some shopping
done in a relaxed, festive
environment. Get great gift ideas
from our farm team for everyone on
your list, especially yourself.
You’ll be able to enter for a chance
to win a great door prize while you
can have your items wrapped as our
gift to you. All you need to bring
is your shopping spirit!
In
the Season of Giving, we will be
collecting monetary and
non-perishable donations for the
Westborough Food Pantry. Thank you
for your generosity!
•Family Fun Night at Harvey’s Farm –
Santa Visits Thursday, December
15, 2011 5pm-8pm
Enjoy
light refreshments, seasonal music
and storewide specials while you get
some shopping done in a relaxed,
festive environment. Get great gift
ideas from our farm team for
everyone on your list, especially
yourself. You’ll be able to enter
for a chance to win a great door
prize while you can have your items
wrapped as our gift to you. Just
bring your family and good cheer!
In the Season of Giving, we will
be collecting monetary and
non-perishable donations for the
Westborough Food Pantry. Thank you
for your generosity!
Events are subject to change. Any
Questions email us at
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545
Events are subject to change.
Any
Questions email us at
harveysfarm@yahoo.com or Call
508-366-1545
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