Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Baltimore Gardens And Parks, Events | Tags: Baltimore Farming, Baltimore Herb Festival, Leakin Park
Baltimore Herb Festival 2012
25th Baltimore Herb Festival
May 26, 2011 – 9:30am-3pm
Location: Leakin Park
1900 Eagle Drive, MAP IT
Baltimore has many great festivals, but the Baltimore Herb Festival definitely ranks as one of the tops. If you have never been, you must to go this year! This 25 year old festival, whose primary focus is herbs, is located on the beautiful grounds of Leakin Park and features dozens of vendors in addition to guest speakers, nature exhibits, demonstrations, train rides and more. Along with the most impressive selection of herbs that you will ever find, many traditional, as well as unusual, vegetables, decorative plants, fountains & sculpture and other gardening items are available. Admission to the festival is $5.
Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Local Food | Tags: Baltimore Farmers Market JFX
Baltimore Downtown Farmers’ Market
Season Opener!
Downtown Farmers’ Market Opens Sunday, April 1, 2012
7am – Noon
The 35th annual Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar offers fresh produce, meats, herbs, flowers, crafts and more! As Maryland’s largest producers-only market, visitors can enjoy a one-of-a-kind shopping experience with economical prices.
On peak Sundays, more than 8,000 people attend the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar. Average attendance per year is more than 200,000. The market has previously taken place every year from the first Sunday in June to the Sunday before Christmas in December.
For the first time in its history, the market opened in April in 2011. The busiest day of the year is the Sunday before Thanksgiving. For more information on the Baltimore Farmers’ Market & Bazaar, visit www.promotionandarts.com
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For a list of other farmer’s markets in Baltimore City and beyond, CLICK HERE.
Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Events | Tags: Tinges Commons General Assembly
Gardening, Art & Community:
Tinges Commons General Assembly
To learn more about Tinges Commons and the Tinges Commons upcoming General Assembly, CLICK HERE.
Real Food Farm – CSA Applications
From Real Food Farm:
This is Real Food Farm’s second season. It runs for 22 weeks – May to September. Payment is due by March 15, 2012.
Pick-up is available at: Real Food Farm, Lake Montebello Market, and other sites TBD (based on demand).
A full share includes 6-8 items per week, $440. A half share includes 3-4 items per week, $235. (After March 15, payment goes up to $455 & $250 )
For SNAP & WIC Members:
20% OFF! There’s a $50 deposit at start of season, with weekly installment payments. Full deposit will be returned at end of season with full participation.
Full Share Reduced: $352 ($16/week) *** Half Share Reduced: $188 ($8.50/week) (After March 15, payment goes up to $367 & $195).
All applications and payment must be received by March 15th!
To learn more about the CSA at Real Food Farm CLICK HERE.
What is a CSA and how do I join? -CLICK HERE.
Buy Bulk Organic And Benefit A Baltimore Community Garden
From Aliza Ess (BaltimoreDIY) at Boone Street Garden:
This month, you can place an order through Boone Street Garden for foods delivered from Frankferd Farms, an organic foods distributor. You willl pre-pay for a group order to be delivered at the end of February. If you add an extra amount on to your order total, a donation will go to the Boone Street Garden.
The food will be delivered to the house of Aliza Ess in Remington, and the pickup day will be in early March.
Frankferd Farms offers organic beverages, snacks, bulk grains, canned foods, dry beans, dried fruit, and more.
DEADLINE: February 24th. To learn more, CLICK HERE and get a list of the items available.
Baltimore Free Farm Fundraiser
Baltimore Free Farm Fundraiser
Saturday, December 17th, 5 – 9pm
St. John’s Church
2640 St. Paul street, MAP IT
From the Baltimore Free Farm:
Baltimore Free Farm is on the threshold of its third year! We couldn’t have gotten this far without the help of our generous volunteers and supporters, and we think it is high time we showed our appreciation.
Join us for an evening with food, homebrew, local music, and a preview of our upcoming documentary!
The musicians for the evening will be playing classical music:
James Guitard and Jeremy Conte on Piano
Erin Riegger on Flute
There will also be an awards ceremony to honor individuals and groups that have helped Baltimore Free Farm and the green movement grow in Baltimore.
This event will be held on Saturday, December 17th at St. John’s Church, located at 2640 St. Paul street, starting at 5:00 pm and ending at 9:00 pm.
Tickets for this event are available on a sliding scale donation basis. $25 minimum to $50 are suggested. There will be limited space so get your tickets early! We will not be selling tickets at the door.
For more information and to buy tickets, CLICK HERE.
Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Events, Sustainable Living | Tags: Baltimore Farming, Baltimore Participation Park, Farm Together Now Book Release
Book Release Party At 2640 Space: Farm Together Now
On Wednesday, January 7th at 7pm, the 2640 Space will host a free event celebrating the release of Farm Together Now: A portrait of people, places and ideas for a new food movement, a documentation of the insurgent agriculture movement in the United States.
The book profiles 20 innovative farms across the country, who are rethinking the connections between food, land, and community, one harvest at a time.
It’s a beautiful and much needed overview of recent developments in grassroots sustainability in the U.S. and a top pick of the year by Michael Pollan.
Co-editor Daniel Tucker, as well as members of Baltimore’s Participation Park, who are featured in Farm Together Now, will be there for the presentation of the book.
Filed under: Baltimore Agriculture, Events, Sustainable Living | Tags: Baltimore Parks And People, Rooftop Vegetable Gardening
Rooftop and Container Gardening Seminar
Rooftop and Container Gardening
Friday, December 17, 2010, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Parks & People Foundation
800 Wyman Park Drive, 21211
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On Friday, December 17th Community Greening Resource Network member, Casey Jackson, will share her experience with her rooftop-container gardening at the Parks And People Foundation office. Participants will receive tips, advice and suggestions for creating and maintaining a rooftop or container garden. It is a great opportunity to hear about an innovative approach to growing food in small spaces.
RVSP to the CGRN Coordinator at community.greening@parksandpeople.org or 410-448-5663 ext 128
