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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Come learn about the proper lawn care techniques necessary for having a beautiful and environmentally sound lawn without relying on the use of toxic pesticides and fertilizers that contribute to ground and surface water contamination. We will also cover the importance of soil testing for proper turf grass growth and soil improvement practices. Discussions will be raised on other topics including seeding vs. sodding; the best time for lawn renovation and non-toxic white grub control using lawn nematodes; how beneficial insects and microbes contribute to sustainable soil fertility better than non-organic fertilizer applications and answers to the top five lawn problems most encountered by the home owner and how to correct them. Click here to RSVP. For more information, please call 781-893-1162. | ||
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04 / 28
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Exotic invasive plants are the silent and secrete invaders of our neighborhoods, communities and Nation. Come learn about the eight ecological traits of invasive plant behavior that make these plants pests of our native landscapes. We will review organic and chemical control techniques for the top 16 exotic invasive plants plaguing eastern Massachusetts. To RSVP, please click here. | ||
04 / 29
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05 / 1
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05 / 3
Start: 9:00 am
End: 12:00 pm
Join the Land's Sake team of volunteer educators in a tour of the farm and our educational programs. For more information contact Douglas Cook, Education Director, at doug@landssake.org | ||
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05 / 7
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05 / 8
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
We will discuss what sustainable landscape design, construction, and maintenace looks like and the value of careful site evaluation and soil analysis. We will touch on water use, compost, lawns and invasive species and conclude with plant materials useful for sustainable landscape design. | ||
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05 / 20
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Please join us for the first Supper Club dinner of the season. This month's theme is "Spring!" Young asparagus and tender greens herald the start of the growing season and provide inspiration for this month's menu. May 20, 2010 menu First of the Season Asparagus Salad
Porcini Dusted Sea Scallops Semolina Cake
Only 40 reservations per event. To make a reservation, please click here: http://landssakesc1.eventbrite.com/ For more information, please visit our Supper Club page. You may also email supper@landssake.org. | ||
05 / 21
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05 / 22
Start: 10:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Ever thought about raising chickens in your own backyard? Wondering how to get started? Already have chickens, but interested in how others raise theirs? Curious about chicken tractors? Please join us for this popular tour of chicken coops right here in Weston. All ages are welcome; however, strollers are not recommended. No dogs, please. For more information, please call 781-893-1162. Click here to RSVP. $15 per adult. | ||