Somerville Garden Club

September 9, 2009
by Head Gardener
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Tufts Community Day

Residents, neighbors and friends are invited to celebrate the seventh annual Community day at Tufts University from 11 am to 3 pm on Sunday, September 27. The event will take place on the academic quad at Tufts’ Medford and Somerville campus and is cosponsored by the two cities.

Highlights of the day include:

  • Complimentary lunch and refreshments
  • Exhibits, activities, and resource information presented by Tufts departments/organizations and by Medford and Somerville community groups.
  • Tips on safety and fire prevention by police and fire departments
  • Music and dance performances by student groups
  • Pumpkin painting, crafts, face painting, and other activities for children

More info at the Tufts website: http://cday.tufts.edu/

Vilma Sullivan is the contact person if you are interested in volunteering at the Somerville Garden Club table.

September 9, 2009
by Head Gardener
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Urban Agricultural Fair – Harvard Sq.

The First Annual Urban Agricultural Fair in Harvard Square will take place Sunday, September 20, 11 am to 4 pm, at Winthrop St./Winthrop Park in Harvard Square.

This is a celebration of urban gardens, growers and food, focusing on our incredible locally grown fruits and vegetables. Prizes will be awarded for the tastiest, the biggest, the most interesting, and in some cases the ugliest fruits, veggies, baked goods, honey, flowers, preserves, pickles & eggs! Cooking demonstrations from local chefs, gardeners, and “Cambridge School student-growers” will be held throughout the day. Come to sample recipes and/or to stock up on the bounty of our harvest from our local farmers markets, get tips from local experts on composting, community gardening, rain barrels, and bee-keeping! Kids are encouraged to enter to win Student Prizes in every category!

All events are free, open to the public and family-friendly.

Visit the website to get an application: http://www.harvardsquare.com/Home/Articles/The-First-Annual-Urban-Ag-Fair-in-Harvard-Square.aspx