Farmstand Hours:
Current hours:
Fri, Sat & Sun
9 - 5pm
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Produce
this week includes...
Apples, Bananas, Plantains, Green Beans, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Chard, Cucumbers, Escarole, Grapefruit, Kale, Lettuce, Mangoes, Onions, Pineapples, Tomatoes, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
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Upcoming Events
March 28 - 30
Hynes Convention Center
Wednesday, April 2nd, 6:30pm
Hamilton Wenham Library
Saturday, April 5th
Noon - 3pm
Organic Beer and Wine Tasting at the farmstand
Saturday, April 5th and Sunday, April 6th
Nine films being shown throughout Beverly
Saturday, April 12th, 9am - Noon
Hamilton Wenham Trail Day, Sponsored by Hamilton Wenham Green Participate in one of our five walks in the forested landscape on Trail Day and learn what natural treasures are in your back yards.Green Meadows Farm will host a "Children's Fairy Walk" as part of the event. Pre-registration is required for the walks. Please sign up at the Hamilton Wenham Library or call the library at 978-468-5577.
Wednesday, April 30th, 6:30pm Hamilton Wenham Library An Inconvenient Truth, part of a film series sponsored by Hamilton Wenham Green Free.
Saturday, April 19th
3pm
Recycling and Composting Talk
With Gretel Clark and Andrew Rodgers, Free.
Saturday, May 3rd, 1pm - 3pm Planning Your Vegetable Garden with Farmer Andrew. Learn about plant growth, compost, mulch and more. Receive a bag of organic fertilizer to get you started. $30 per person ($28 members) call our farm office at 978-468-3720 to sign up. | |
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| Farmer Andrew's Update
We had a great turn-out for our "Meet the Baby Chicks"  event last Saturday. Here is a photo of members Kendall and Jordan Smith holding the five day-old Rhode Island Red chicks that will soon be part of our laying flock.
We've been busy clearing some future growing fields next to the farmstand. We'll probably run the pigs through those areas again this year and then next year plant some PYO crops. The other projects that have been taking up the field crew's time are seeding veggies and flowers in the greenhouses, spreading compost and pruning blueberries (by the way, there are tons of flower buds which is a good sign that we will have a large crop again).
For most customers involved of the grocery co-op, it's time to renew. For 2008, grocery co-op members will receive a 10% discount off all purchases in the farmstand. If you'd like to join, please visit our website or ask to see a catalog at the farmstand. There are many great items through our distributor that we don't have space to carry in the farmstand. |
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New in the Farmstand: Nuovo Pasta
This line of fresh,all natural, handmade pasta has received awards by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade and the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE by the American Tasting Institute. Previously only available to restaurants, Nuovo Pasta cooks in minutes. We have Potato Gnocchi and a Sweet Potato Gnocchi, which are gluten free. Try the Crab & Lobster Ravioli - perfect for a fast, gourmet dinner! |
New Jewerly, Bags and Gifts from World of Good
 Just in is the spring line from World of Good, a hybrid organization which sells fair trade items and has another branch which develops practical tools to strengthen international wage standards that allow communities to benefit and create sustainable livelihoods from this demand.
This lovely necklace is handcrafted from recycled glass tubing by Noah's Ark, an organization in Moradabad, India. Established by Samuel Masih to provide healthcare, education and housing for the local community, a major goal of the organization is to promote independence. Since inception they've helped grow over 20 artisan owned business.
Now when you accessorize, you'll not only look good, you'll feel great too! |
| More Classes and Farm Events
We'd like to bring attention to the many events happening in the next couple of months at the farm.
Saturday, April 5th Noon - 3pm
Organic Beer and Wine Tasting
Please join us at the farmstand as Beverly Wine & Beer Company holds an organic wine and beer tasting. You'll sample red and white wines from various regions, plus organic beer and even a new gluten free beer. Free!
Saturday, April 19th, 3pm
Recycling and Composting Talk
Gretel Clark from the Hamilton Recycling Committee will talk about how to cut down on your household waste and maximize your recycling efforts. Farmer Andrew will show how you can start (or improve) your own home composting system. Home composters will be available for purchase (at cost). Free.
Landscape Painting at Green Meadows Farm Learn about oil painting or brush up on your techniques at picturesque Green Meadows Farm. Instructor Kathleen Speranza (BFA/ MFA) has 15 years teaching experience and has used elements from the farm in her own paintings. Beginning students will learn the basic language of landscape painting. Elements of composition, drawing, scale, color and paint quality will be presented. Intermediate and advanced students will have access to a variety of landscape spaces, individualized instruction and group critique. $375.00 per session. Please email the instructor directly to sign up speranz@earthlink.net
Session 1 : Saturdays in May 10, 17, 24, 31- 9am to 12pm
Session 2 : Saturdays in June 7, 14, 21, 28 - 9am to 12pm
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