Daily Archives: April 2, 2011

Tuesday, April 5 – Tuesday, April 12 – COG On Line Auction: In the Garden

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Looking for that special garden ornament? A specimen tree? Or maybe pruning from one of the area’s most reputable contractors? Then prepare to bid early and often at the annual on-line auction In the Garden at www.cogdesign.org, April 5 -12. All proceeds help bring gardens and parks to the greater Boston area.

In the Garden offers specialty goods and services for the discerning gardener and homeowner and attracts great interest and spirited bidding. Auction items include garden ornaments and tools, specialty trees and shrubs, fine dining and wine, travel and tickets, and an array of one-of-a-kind items. Retail values for auction selections range from $25 to $500.

COGdesign provides pro bono landscape design services wherever people need plants, gardens and parks, from homeless shelters and public schools to community gardens and neighborhood green spaces, throughout the greater Boston area. For more information, call 781-642-6662 or email to info@cogdesign.org .

Thursday, April 7 and Saturday, April 9 – NOFA Statewide Organic Lawn Days

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Join a NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional at one of 12 locations across the state to learn about how you can take care of your own lawn or property organically. These three-hour intensive workshops will cover site analysis, transitioning from conventional to organic management, compost, amendments, mowing and watering practices you can implement to have a beautiful, low-cost, synthetic chemical-free lawn. Hands-on component and handouts included. Workshops to be held in Monterey, Northampton, Amherst, Boylston, Salem, Newburyport, Natick, Barnstable, Dartmouth, Arlington, Stoneham and Ayer. For more info: Kathy@nofamass.org or call (413) 773-3830.  Graphic  below from www.chemicalfreegrass.com.