Daily Archives: August 23, 2010

Wednesday, September 1, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Pete & Jen’s Backyard Birds Farm Tour

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Pete and Jen’s Backyard Birds, 159 Wheeler Road in Concord, will host a farm tour on Wednesday, September 1 as part of the Eastern Mass CRAFT program.  This is your chance to see the farm and how the owners manage their pasture dance throughout the many fields. Pete and Jen are small scale local growers of pasture-raised, premium quality meat and layer chickens, pigs, some sheep, and a few rabbits. They began with a first small flock of chickens in 2002 and have since expanded due to the growing interest and demand for high-quality, humanely raised meat and eggs. They currently sell most of their products by pre-order, through their mini-store in Concord, and to select restaurants in Boston.

Their goal is to grow healthy, happy and tasty animals for the local community while respecting the land and their wonderful animals. The tour is free and all questions are welcome and encouraged.  For more information, log on to www.peteandjensbackyardbirds.com.

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 – 12, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Pebble Mosaic Flower Pots

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Learn the art and craft of mosaics using natural colored pebbles. This Berkshire Botanical Garden two day workshop on Saturday and Sunday, September 11 and 12, will cover mosaic techniques on a 3 dimensional object. Consider materials, including adhesives, grout, mosaic materials and base surface. Participants will explore various design concepts for producing both abstract and patterned designs. Following a demonstration, complete a flower pot mosaic using techniques learned. (Students will let projects set overnight and complete them the following day. For those unable to attend the follow up session, instructions and material will be provided to finish at home.)

Judy Boschetti is an Educator at Berkshire Botanical Garden. She instructs youth activities at the Garden and is a serious home gardener. She is experienced in a wide range of garden crafts including mosaic making.  The cost ($40 for BBG members, $45 for non members) includes materials.  Bring heavy rubber gloves.  This workshop is suitable for beginners.  To register, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org.