Garden Open Hours September
All are welcome to explore West Springfield Community Garden in South End at this casual meetup! Come prepared with garden questions to ask our expert gardener, Max. Discuss solutions and brainstorm with the group! This is an open forum meeting for South End gardeners of all backgrounds to ask their… Read More
Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
*Please submit applications by September 1* To apply, please submit the completed form here: Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your gardening skills… Read More
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Master Urban Gardener Practicum – Fall
*Please submit applications by September 1* To apply, please submit the completed form here: Master Urban Gardener Practicum Application – Fill out form The Boston Community Gardens Team is hosting another hands on Master Urban Gardener (MUG) Practicum class! This is the perfect opportunity to hone your gardening skills… Read More
Farm Days at Appleton Farms
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with our annual Fall Celebration: Farm Days at Appleton Farms—a seasonal tradition filled with farm fun, crisp air, and colorful countryside views. Spend the day exploring all that fall has to offer on one of the oldest working farms in the country. Whether you’re looking… Read More
Brush And Bloom at Windermere Community Garden
Paint with expert guidance in the tranquility of the garden! Join us in painting and exploring Windermere Community Garden, Dorchester. The garden hosts a central seating area, a large number of plots to explore, and views of historic brick buildings. This class is open to all skill levels. This… Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More
Field to Fridge: Quick-Pickling Workshop at Weir River Farm
Learn the art of quick pickling — no stove required! In this fun, hands-on workshop, we’ll transform fresh, crisp vegetables into tangy, flavorful pickles using vinegar, pickling spice, and a few simple add-ins. You’ll prep and season your own jar to take home, while picking up tips for… Read More
Urban Agriculture Fair
Calling all urban farmers, gardeners, beekeepers, composters, fruit-tree enthusiasts, climate activists, and anyone interested in learning more about urban agriculture in Boston! An annual celebration of 50+ years of urban agriculture in Boston. Learn directly from local urban farmers and gardeners who are on the ground feeding our community and… Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More
Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour
New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More
Cooking from the Island: What's Fresh and What's Local
Join us for a seasonal farm-to-table cooking experience with Chef Jenny Devivo! These hands-on classes celebrate the fresh flavors and bounty of Martha’s Vineyard, inspired by the growing seasons of our farm. Participants will begin with a guided tour of the Friendship Garden to harvest vegetables and herbs… Read More