Somerville Garden Club

July 26, 2010
by Head Gardener
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Meeting – August 11, 7-9pm

Growing Edibles: A Panel Discussion

As a follow up to the Somerville Garden Club’s July 25th Edible Garden Tour in Somerville, several garden club members and tour open garden participants will lead a panel discussion on home grown vegetables and fruit.

Members are invited to bring in produce and dishes to share that they’ve made from the produce of their gardens. We’d appreciate it if anyone so inspired, would send an email to Judy Eisenberg at jeeisenberg@yahoo.com so we’ll know who’s bringing what.

We want to be able to make an announcement recognizing the contributors, and also to be able to make labels. Contributors are asked to cut up or otherwise bring their offerings in ready to serve, bite-sized pieces to save time. We’ll provide plates, napkins, and utensils.

July 16, 2010
by Head Gardener
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Somerville Garden Tour

Peppers from the garden

Peppers from the garden, by Colin Murtaugh

Sunday, July 25, 2010
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Incredible Edible Gardens of Somerville: a self-guided tour

This year’s Somerville garden tour celebrates the city’s expanding community of food growers and their growing environments. Every version of the urban farm—from tiny rooftop gardens to expansive community plots—will be among the over two dozen public and private sites where fruits, vegetables, and herbs create a delicious medley. Gardeners will be present to share their experiences and demonstrate gardening tips and techniques.

Reserve Sunday, July 25, 11 a.m.–5 p.m., to visit these interesting and productive gardens.

Garden tour program booklet/ticket is $10.00 and contains a map and description of the 31 gardens and the demonstrations that will be offered that day at different sites.

Advance Booklet Sale Locations: July 1th – July 24th

  • Pemberton Garden Center (2225 Massachusetts Avenue, just outside Porter Square, Cambridge, MA)
  • Sherman Cafe (257 Washington Street, Union Square, Somerville, MA)
  • True Grounds (717 Broadway, Ball Square, Somerville, MA)
  • June 9 & July 14: Somerville Garden Club meetings

Day of Event Booklet Sale Locations: July 25th , 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Somerville Community Growing Center (22 Vinal Avenue, just outside Union Square, Somerville, MA)
  • Davis Square, Statue Park (opposite the MBTA)

Sponsored and organized by the Somerville Garden Club

To volunteer contact Lisa Dezmelyk, dezmellisa@yahoo.com, or Alan Schwartzman, alan_s@mit.edu

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Publicity, fundraising and advance ticket sales
  • Day of tour: – Ticket sales and information tables
  • Balloon and name tag delivery – Photographing the gardens