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Conor - Wed, Sep 12, 2012, 5:20 P

Apples and Pears to Cider
This was a bad apple year, but, we have some pears and some apples to grind and press this Sunday at 11 am at 181 Meadow Road in Montague Center. Meadow Road is very close to the Book Mill. 181 Mea... (More...)

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Conor - Wed, Sep 12, 2012, 2:53 P

Affordable Farms - Montague Project
We are always seeking volunteers to this and other projects in town. This project had 5 volunteers and we had a beautiful night at the Strawberry Soiree. Maybe next year you will join us. Con... (More...)

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Conor - Sat, Sep 8, 2012, 5:56 P

Apples to Cider
This past winter I rebuilt a antique cider press and constructed a grinder. So if you have any apples that you would like to turn to cider, please let me know. Conor Send me an email to conor... (More...)

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MontagueCenterMan - Mon, Jun 25, 2012, 11:01 A

Affordable Farms - Montague Project
are you still seeking volunteers?

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Conor - Thu, May 31, 2012, 4:17 P

Affordable Farms - Montague Project
Dear Friends: Please give this a careful read. You may not be aware that the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust was responsible for enabling Red Fire Farm to move back to Montague thus ensuring... (More...)

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Conor - Thu, May 31, 2012, 4:15 P

Red Fire Farm Tour
Hi Michelle, Yes we do!! Check out the most recent post for a new event at Red Fire Farm.

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NatureLady - Thu, May 17, 2012, 10:15 P

Plant and Garden Book Sale
The Leverett Historical Society is having its annual fundraiser Plant and Garden Book Sale on Sat. May 26 9-Noon BUT we still NEED plants and garden books to be donated! Labelled Plant... (More...)

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LLani - Tue, Mar 27, 2012, 6:10 P

Free intro to permaculture Talk
Free Intro to Fermaculture Lecture Wednesday, April 4, 2012 7:00pm until 8:30pm Pelham Library Pelham MA Interested in having a garden this year? Heard all this talk about Permaculture? N... (More...)

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mlkj21 - Tue, Dec 13, 2011, 2:55 P

Red Fire Farm Tour
Hi Conor, My name is Michelle. I just moved to Montague a few weeks ago. I see that this event was a while ago but I just thought I would see if there's any other community events going on that you kn... (More...)

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Conor - Fri, Nov 4, 2011, 2:28 P

Jerusalem Artichokes
If anyone would like some free Jerusalem Artichokes for seed or eating, please let me know by November 8. They are easy to grow, are bug free, and require no care. They tend to spread but are easily... (More...)

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Conor - Thu, Sep 15, 2011, 12:26 P

Cider Making Day at the Montague Center Grange
Cider Making Day at the Montague Center Grange Sunday, September 18 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. We will press some apples!! so bring your falls and have a ball. Contact: Jeanne at 367-nin... (More...)

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Conor - Wed, Jul 20, 2011, 12:50 P

Red Fire Farm Tour
Hi Everyone: As you may know, Red Fire Farm, an organic CSA, has moved to Montague and now has 105 acres in Farmland. Come with us to celebrate this event as the farm is a great addition to our t... (More...)

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ChrisP - Sat, May 28, 2011, 4:19 P

Tomato plants
Does anyone need tomato plants? I have extras that I started from seed - mostly Amish paste tomatoes. They have been in the cold frame and are ready to plant. Contact me off list at cspellerin@comc... (More...)

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LLani - Sun, Dec 12, 2010, 6:16 P

Garden Helper
Hey all I just moved to Montague on October 1st and recently found this site! I wanted to offer my services to anyone who is interested. I run my own backyard garden business called gardens for chang... (More...)

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Conor - Tue, Nov 23, 2010, 2:49 P

Greenhouse Finished
I finished my greenhouse and you can have a look here: http://picasaweb.google.com/MontagueEngineer/GreenhouseJpg?feat=directlink It has survived a number of good blows and it works very well.... (More...)

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Conor - Wed, Nov 3, 2010, 2:50 P

Jerusalem Arthichokes Free
Hi Everyone: I have some very nice Jerusalem Artichokes that I harvested today (3 bushels out of a 3' x 8' bed). They would be excellent for starting your own bed or for just eating. Call m... (More...)

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LindaLee - Fri, Oct 22, 2010, 7:22 P

Mulching new plant beds
I love this idea, reading the article it looks very easy. I have a small area to do, maybe 4ft by 6 ft, and think this is a wonderful way to get started. My ground is very sandy, (no surprise for m... (More...)

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Mark1 - Tue, Sep 28, 2010, 12:06 P

Mulching new plant beds
Hi Rich, Forget the tiller - make a lasagna garden! We have been doing it for a while now and it works great. It's very little work and you get great soil out of it. http://organicgardening.... (More...)

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relaxtf - Tue, Sep 28, 2010, 11:25 A

Mulching new plant beds
Hi New member to the Garden Chat here and was looking for some guidance I have just started to prepare some new, rather large for me, beds for spring planting. I wonder if anyone out there has a... (More...)

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Aster - Thu, Sep 9, 2010, 11:47 A

Flowers for sale
Lovely, freshly cut Gladioli for sale. 235 Greenfield Rd. Get them while they last! $2/stem. 3 for $5. 18-24" + stems. Lots of flowers.

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Conor - Fri, Sep 3, 2010, 4:42 P

DON’T MISS THIS !!!
!!!!!! WE'RE BACK !!! Armens Have Rescheduled On Sunday September 12 at 2:00 pm, Alice and Ted Armen have invited the Montague Backyard Gardeners to visit their mini farm and garden. A... (More...)

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Conor - Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 5:36 P

Ted and Alice Armen -- Featured in Greenfield Recorder
SORRY BUT ALICE AND TED HAVE HAD TO CANCEL. WILL UPDATE WHEN THEY CAN RESCHEDULE.

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Conor - Tue, Aug 24, 2010, 5:34 P

Alice and Ted Armen CANCELLED
CANCELLATION CANCELLATION CANCELLATION SO SORRY BUT ALICE AND TED ARMEN HAVE HAD TO CANCEL THE SUNDAY MEETING AT THEIR GARDEN. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THEY CAN RESCHEDULE.

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Conor - Fri, Aug 20, 2010, 6:13 P

Ted and Alice Armen -- Featured in Greenfield Recorder
On Sunday August 29 at 2:00 pm, Alice and Ted Armen have invited the Montague Backyard Gardeners to visit their mini farm and garden. Alice and Ted were recently featured in a front page st... (More...)

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Shauna - Wed, Aug 18, 2010, 9:07 P

SEED SAVING skill share
SEED SAVING skill share this weekend! Sat. 10am - Noon at Brooks Bend Farm: Saturday Aug 21st 95 Old Sunderland Rd Montague, MA "Saving seed for vegetable production is an important part of food... (More...)

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