Barn Raising Blog

Ugly Vegetables

Written by LJCohen on July 29, 2015

At every board meeting Farmer Greg gives a short presentation about a farming topic. Last night the topic was “ugly vegetables,” and what they mean for the NCF. Ugly vegetables, like tomatoes that aren’t perfectly round or leaves of chard with a hole or two, are a byproduct of all…Read More

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Education – Week of July 27th

Written by NCF Education on July 22, 2015

We still have some spaces in our Farm Sprouts, Little Diggers and Farmer in Training program running next week, July 27th. Don’t miss out! Information and registration details can be found here.

“Our 7 year old son recently participated in the Little Diggers program at Newton Community Farm for his…Read More

Education Updates

Written by LJCohen on July 4, 2015

Little Diggers

We still have spaces in our Little Diggers (entering Grades 1 and 2) program for next week, July 6th.
For information on our full summer schedule and to register now click here.

 

Gardening Social Hour, July 7th, 2:00 – 3:00pm

Come and discuss, brainstorm, and support each other through our gardening…Read More

Welcome to summer and to a new website!

Written by LJCohen on May 26, 2015

Things seem to happen very fast and all at once at this time of year and the Farm is no exception.  We are coming off an epic seedling sale and heading right into our first week of the CSA programs.  The field is bursting with activity and so is the…Read More

Signs of Spring

Written by LJCohen on April 3, 2015

The glaciers are retreating and the Boston area is recovering from its mini ice age. This is the start of mud season.

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