Daily Archives: August 10, 2011


Monday, August 22, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Tomato Contest and Festival at Boston City Hall

On Monday, August 22 from 11 – 2,  a panel of judges will choose the top tomatoes from Massachusetts farmers.  Tomato samples for the public will be available.  The event is held in conjunction with the City Hall Plaza Farmers’ Market.  Sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association, and Mass Farmers Markets.  Log on to www.mass.gov/agr/markets/tomato_contest.htm for more information.  Image from www.simplemom.net.


Saturday, September 10, 8:45 am – 2:00 pm – Autumn in Ashland

The Ashland Garden Club will present Autumn in Ashland, a garden tour with demonstrations and speakers, on Saturday, September 10, from 8:45 – 2, at a cost of $20 per person, which includes lunch.  The event will be located in one of Ashland’s most spectacular private gardens.  Activities will include guided garden tours and a raffle.  Tickets will go on sale in late summer. Contact Diane at 508-881-8165, email info@ashlandgardenclub.org, or visit www.ashlandgardenclub.org for more information.