Daily Archives: May 11, 2019

Saturday, May 19, 9:00 am – Plant the City

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Did you know that there are farmers in the City of Boston?

Join Youth Engagement and Employment and Food Access at 9 am on May 18 to help provide healthy food options for your community by planting fruits and vegetables to be harvested and shared with your neighbors this summer. Come learn about urban farming and plant healthy food for your community! The event is Citywide: Allston, Back Bay, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Charlestown, Chinatown, Leather District, Downtown, East Boston, Fenway, Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Mattapan, Mission Hill, North End, Roslindale, South Boston, South End, West End, and West Roxbury.

Free breakfast and lunch, and free swag. These are volunteer hours. RSVP at https://www.boston.gov/calendar/plant-city-1

Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19 – Gore Place Plant Sale

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This year’s offerings at the Gore Place Plant Sale May 17 – 19 feature vegetable garden transplants including many varieties of hard-to-find hybrid and heirloom tomatoes, heirloom annuals, herbs, and beautiful perennials.

It’s not only the large selection that makes this sale special; it’s also the chance to speak with gardener Scott Clarke. Scott knows a lot about these varieties, and he’s eager to share his knowledge with you! Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday, May 19 from 8am to 1pm, at 52 Gore Street in Waltham.

Please, bring your own box for transporting your purchases. Free to attend.