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  • Saturday, March 21, 10:00 am & 1:00 pm – Seed in the City

    Join Allandale Farm for our annual Seed in the City March 21st, 10am and 1pm at Allandale Farm in Brookline. Sign up at allandalefarm.com/community-events

    Our seed starting workshop covers all the essentials from selecting the right seeds and seedling care to when to transplant your seedlings outside. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro, all are welcome! We will provide seedling trays/domes, labeling materials, growing mix, and our expert guidance. Bring your own seeds – even old seeds! We’re hoping this event be a seed swap too! Don’t have your own seeds? We have them for sale in our store and/or check out Boston Public Library Seed Libraries.

    Let’s get growing! This is a sliding scale event.

  • Summer 2023 CSA Sign Ups

    Martha’s Vineyard:

    Summer is almost here. Sign up now to reserve your weekly share of produce from the Island Grown Initiative Farm. The Summer CSA starts Thursday, June 15, and will run through Thursday, October 26. Your CSA membership supports a number of initiatives at Island Grown, from honing the regenerative growing techniques in our fields to the quality of the produce that we grow and all the way to the volume of food we’re able to donate through local channels. Sign up and get all the details at https://islandgrown.localfoodmarketplace.com/Subscriptions

    Winchester:

    Wright-Locke Farm. Register at https://www.wlfarm.org/csa-sign-up/ Some shares are already sold out. All pickups are “on-farm” at 82 Ridge St, Winchester, MA at the basement door (north side) of our new All Seasons Barn. You can wait in line for contactless pick up, or park and walk down to grab your share.

    • Tuesday: Mini Share; Flower Shares; Once-a-Month Herb/Medicinal/Foraged Share —  pick-up 3-6pm
    • Thursday: Full Share, A/B week Share; Thursday Flower Shares — pick-up 3-6pm
    • There will be NO CSAs the week of July 4th (July 2nd through the 8th)

    Sudbury, Manhattan, and Brooklyn:

    Siena Farms’ Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a collaboration between farmers and their customers. When you purchase a CSA membership, you support Siena Farm’s 75-acre farm through the inherent risks, and delicious rewards, of farming in New England. In return, you share in our harvest with a weekly box — a Farm Share — of the best vegetables our fields have to offer through the season. We are thrilled to be delivering our CSA Farm Shares to New York City year-round for 2023!  Pickup and home delivery is now available throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and our Employer Sponsored Farm Share program is available for NYC employers. Complete details are found at https://sienafarms.com/collections

    Chestnut Hill and Dover:

    The Trustees offer CSA memberships through Chestnut Hill Farm and Powisset Farm (Weir River Farm in Hingham is already sold out) All produce is 100% certified organic. For details, visit https://shopthetrustees.org/pages/trustees-farms

    Brookline:

    Allandale Farm is continuing its CSA program in 2023 and adding a Flower Share CSA as well. Registration is now open for returning customers, and you can check out the details at https://allandalefarm.com/csa-farm-bucks

    Concord:

    From their website: The Verrill Farm CSA program is a great way to establish healthy eating habits and broaden your palate by enjoying the vast variety of fresh, high quality produce grown right here on our farm. In line with our mission, we aim to supply the highest quality and best tasting fruits and vegetables to our CSA customers while doing our part to take care of the land on which we farm. To fulfill this pledge, we have and always will continue to practice sustainable agriculture for all of our growing practices! This year we are offering two different Verrill Farm CSA share options and two add-on shares from our local farm friends. Our 2023 CSA program will begin June 28th. Join the Verrill Farm CSA and enjoy fresh, high quality produce always grown right here in our fields in Concord & Sudbury. See what crops we grow. Visit https://verrillfarm.com/farm/csa/

    For even more options, especially in Western and Central Massachusetts, visit https://www.edibleboston.com/csa-guide

  • Sunday, March 22, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Seed in the City Workshop – CANCELED

    Start your spring off right! Allandale Farm’s annual seed starting workshop on March 22 from 10 – 11:30 am covers all the essentials from selecting the right seeds and seedling care to when to transplant your seedlings outside. Whether you’re new to gardening or a seasoned pro, all are welcome!  We will provide seedling trays/domes, labeling materials, growing mix, and our expert guidance. $20 per ticket. To register, visit https://allandalefarm.com/workshops-and-events

  • Wednesday, May 29 or Tuesday, June 18, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Foraging Walks with Russ Cohen

    The Greater Boston area is home to over 150 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts.  Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, on a two hour ramble through Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road in Brookline, to learn about at least two dozen species of edible wild plants.  Pending favorable weather conditions, several edible mushroom species may be encountered as well. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods. General guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging will also be discussed. $20 per ticket, and two dates are offered: May 29 and June 18.
    Space is limited so click here to purchase tickets.

  • Friday, February 15 – Early Bird Deadline for 2019 Allandale Farm CSA Registration

    Sign up for a CSA share with Allandale Farm before February 15th and save. Take advantage of their Early Bird Special: Get 20 weeks of Allandale veggies for the price of 19! Plus, all CSA members receive 10% off in the store on their pick-up days. The store is located at 259 Allandale Road in Brookline. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way to support the farm and get a share of the coming season’s harvest. You receive a good value for fresh, local vegetables and in turn, the farm receives income in the winter months when the seed, plant and supply bills are piling up and other farm income is minimal or non-existent. Vegetable CSA: One share is at least one half-bushel of Allandale Farm grown produce per week for 20 weeks beginning in mid June. In your box, you will find a full representation of the crops we are harvesting at that point in the season. You will also receive a weekly CSA newsletter with crop and farm information, recipes and more.

    Each week, you’ll receive a diverse array of fresh vegetables representative of what we are harvesting from our fields. Your share might include seasonal combinations of…

    Arugula, beans, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, cucumbers, eggplant, fennel, garlic and garlic scapes, greens, herbs, leeks, lettuce, new potatoes, onions, sweet and hot peppers, radishes, scallions, spinach, spring lettuce mix, summer squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, winter squash, and zucchini.

    See something you can’t stand? This season, we’ll have a Swap Box so you can drop it and swap it. Leave behind those veggies you’ve had enough of, and grab something extra that you absolutely love. To sign up, and for more information, visit https://allandalefarm.com/csa-farm-bucks/

  • Sundays, September 30 and October 21, 5:30 pm – Allandale Farm Dinner with Mei Mei

    After Allandale Farm’s sold out 2017 events, the folks from Mei Mei food truck & restaurant are throwing another dinner party with Allandale Farm, located at 259 Allandale Road in Boston.
    We both love local food, fun times, urban farms, music, craft beer, and our friends and neighbors, so we’re putting it all together on the nights of Sunday September 30 and Sunday October 21. Dinners will take place in the lovely, rustic Allandale greenhouses! Bring your friends and family for a multi-course menu designed by James Beard-nominated chef Irene Li featuring lots of Allandale-grown produce. Tickets include one alcoholic drink (or non-alcoholic Haymaker’s Punch), and we’ll also have a cash bar for other beverages from our friends at The Beer Mobile. Get excited to meet your neighbors with delicious family style dining!

    Limited seating, parking available at the farm store. Taxes and eventbrite fees not included. For tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/allandale-farm-dinner-with-mei-mei-tickets-48511627584

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  • Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm – Mass Hort’s Gardeners’ Fair and Plant Sale

    A number of vendors will be on site at The Gardens at Elm Bank on Saturday, May 12 from 9 – 3, offering everything you need to plan, dig, plant, and enjoy your home garden space. The Gardeners’ Fair is an opportunity to find rare and unusual perennials, trees and shrubs; ready-to-plant herbs and vegetables; and tomato varieties by the dozens.

    It’s also a chance to hear talks by experts, find unique garden tools, garden ornaments and accessories, as well as other gardening necessities. The fair will feature tomatoes by Allandale Farm and the Herb Society Plant Sale. The event is free for Mass Hort members, and $5 per car for the general public.

    The New England Unit of the Herb Society garden will have their annual plant sale, and other plant societies will be there with exciting plants for sale. The Mass Master Gardener Association will host their Ask a Master Gardener booth and offer pH soil testing.

    Mass Hort will also be hosting a Tool Sale (please consider donating your tools and contact education@masshort.org) and the Library will be selling duplicate titles from their collection. Image below from http://theswellesleyreport.com.

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  • Summer 2017 – A Flower CSA Partnership

    Allandale Farm is proud to announce that they’ve partnered with friends at Tiny Hearts Farm to host their 2017 Flower CSA. Tiny Hearts Farm grows, arranges, and delivers these beautiful bouquets, and you pick up your share weekly at Allandale Farm.

    Tiny Hearts Farm is a family-run organic flower farm located on 15 acres in Copake, NY. Check out their beautiful Instagram account @tinyheartsfarm to see what this farm is all about (a new website is coming soon!). Luke and Jenny are truly committed to gorgeous cut flowers. Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road in Chestnut Hill, is so excited to share all their hard work with you, and offer a high quality flower CSA option. A ten week flower share is $160, and a 15 week share is $240. Pick ups will be held on Tuesdays from 2 – 7 pm, beginning in late June. Registration form may be printed at http://files.constantcontact.com/dc9d4917be/4a182344-6510-4d2b-83fe-a1f633a03b2c.pdf, or email csa@allandalefarm.com with any questions.

  • Saturday, May 20, 9:00 am – 9:30 am – Combining Sun and Shade

    On Saturday, May 20 at 9 am, join Christie Dustman for a walk and talk through the Allandale Farm perennial yard at 259 Allandale Road in Boston. Explore the diverse offering of native and hardy perennials we grow here at the farm and gather design tips from a pro in the process. This event is free and open to all, but please pre-register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/combining-shade-and-sun-with-christie-dustman-tickets-33277227082 as space is limited.

    Christie is a life-long gardener and owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc., a company specializing in fine garden care, pruning, design and landscape installation. An dynamic teacher, Christie imbues her lectures with a unique love and admiration for plants and people who garden.

  • Saturday, May 13, 9:00 am – 9:30 am – Foundation Plantings

    Visit Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road in Boston on Saturday, May 13 at 9 pm for a discussion on Foundation Plantings with Christie Dustman.

    Smart selections for beds near buildings. Foundation plantings increase the beauty of your home but can offer some unique challenges. Demystify the process with Christie as she shares some appropriate plants and design strategies for this common project. This event is free and open to all, but please pre-register as there is limited space.

    Christie is a life-long gardener and owner of Christie Dustman & Company, Inc., a company specializing in fine garden care, pruning, design and landscape installation. An dynamic teacher, Christie imbues her lectures with a unique love and admiration for plants and people who garden. Sign up at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foundation-plantings-with-christie-dustman-tickets-33277243130