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  • Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Tasty Tomatoes Workshop, Online

    Tomatoes are the diva/divo of the garden – they demand tons of attention, but it’s not a party without them! Join Boston Community Gardens and the Trustees on Zoom on May 18 at 6 pm for a deep dive into choosing and growing the most delicious tomato varieties. We’ll share some of our favorite varieties–from tasty heirlooms to compact patio tomatoes to disease resistant hybrids–and discuss planting, trellising, diseases, pests, and harvesting.

    This workshop, like many others this season, is supported by TD Bank’s Ready Commitment. Free, but please consider supporting our educational programming through the optional program fee when you register. Register at https://thetrustees.org/event/71779/

  • Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – The Science and Art of Tomato Culture Online

    Wednesday, April 21, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm – The Science and Art of Tomato Culture Online

    For the last century the tomato has been America’s favorite garden vegetable–actually a fruit. Gardeners still have many questions about planting, feeding, watering, pruning and supporting their tomato plants. In addition new tomato health problems have challenged the grower. This Tower Hill Botanic Garden online program on April 21 from 12 – 1 will offer information and inspiration for growing this very popular plant.

    Christie Higginbottom has worked as a costumed interpreter at Old Sturbridge Village since 1981. From 1984 to 2004 she coordinated the historic horticulture program researching, planning and planting the re-created kitchen and flower gardens at the museum’s historic households. She also supervised the Village’s Herb Garden collection, a garden exhibiting over 300 varieties of historic herbs. From 2004 to 2006 she researched and developed a series of self-guided walking trails interpreting people and the environment in the early 1800s. She researched and designed the 2007-2009 exhibit “Taking Root: Gardening in Pots in the early 1800s.” Now retired from full-time work at OSV, she continues to work in costume part-time and to present garden programs for the Village. This program will be held virtually. Once you register you will receive a zoom link in the confirmation.

    This webinar will also be RECORDED and available for 1 month to all registrants. $10 for Tower Hill members, $15 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org

  • Wednesday, August 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Totally Tomatoes Cooking Class

    It’s tomato season on Powisset Farm in Dover. Come learn new and creative recipes using farm-fresh tomatoes. Led by a PowissetCooks! instructor, participants will get to learn ways to prep and cook these delicious red (and orange….and yellow) beauties. The class will take place August 26 from 6 – 8, and is $64 for Trustees members, $80 for nonmembers.

    Included in this class:

    • Cooking demonstration and partially hands-on learning experience.
    • Instruction from an experienced, top-notch instructor.
    • Recipes to take home.
    • A meal to enjoy on-site or to take with you.

    Class is limited to 8 participants to allow for social distancing within the classroom space. Pre-registration is required 2 days prior to a class or event. If it is within 2 days and you wish to register, please email powissetfarm@thetrustees.org or call 508.785.0339 to find out if there is space remaining. 

    Powisset is NOT a nut-free or gluten-free kitchen. Register at http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/metro-west/event-56175.html

  • Saturday and Sunday, August 11 – 12, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Heirloom Tomatoes: Botanical Drawing in Color

    Heirloom tomatoes are the jewels of summer. In this two-day workshop at Tower Hill Botanic Garden on August 11 & 12 from 10 – 4, join botanical artist Helen Byers to draw their fascinating forms, rich colors, and surface and interior textures in detail. Helen’s demos, tips, and personalized instruction will guide students in practicing a technique of botanical drawing that combines colored pencil and watercolor.

    A supplies list will be sent to registrants. $150 for Tower Hill members, $165 for nonmembers. Register at www.towerhillbg.org.

    Helen Byers is an award-winning artist and educator whose botanical drawings and paintings have been internationally exhibited, published, and held in private collections. In recent years she has taught often at Tower Hill, as well as at Concord Center for the Visual Arts, Fruitlands Museums, Tin Mountain Conservation Center (NH), and Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center (NM). To learn more about her work, visit the artist’s website at http://helenbyers.com.  Illustration below by Asuku Hishiki.

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  • Monday, August 28, 7:00 pm – Rosé, Corn and Tomatoes

    Many of the best things in life are fleeting, which makes them all the more special. Here in New England we eagerly anticipate the arrival of three quintessential summertime favorites: rosé wine, heirloom tomatoes, and corn. This class celebrates gorgeous pink wines such as Provencal rosés and Southern Italian rosatos, sweet just-picked corn and local tomatoes with a glorious summer menu that will highlight the bright, fresh flavors of the season. Discover fabulous ways to prepare corn and tomato dishes as well as some of our favorite rosés and enjoy summer eating (and sipping) at its best. Join the staff at Stir, 102 Waltham Street in Boston on Monday, August 28 at 7. $185 per person, plus tax. Register at www.stirboston.com. Image from www.corkbuzz.com.

  • Wednesday, August 9, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – The Glorious Tomato

    Wednesday, August 9, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – The Glorious Tomato

    Nothing says summer better than a fresh tomato straight from the vine.  In this Newton Community Farm workshop led by Jon Orren on Wednesday, August 9, from 6:30 – 8, you’ll have the opportunity to observe and participate in the creation of both simple preparations showcasing the fresh essence of summer tomatoes, as well as more elaborate recipes that will help you use up your surplus bounty. Attendees will sample all dishes, receive printed recipes and learn the definitive answer to the age-old question “Is refrigerating tomatoes really that terrible?”  Friends of the Farm $20, general public $25.  Visit http://newtoncommunityfarm.org//srv/htdocs/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Adult-Programs-Summer-2017-2.pdf or email education@newtoncommunityfarm.org  . Newton Community Farm is located at 303 Nahanton Street in Newton. You may call 617-916-9655 for more information. Image from www.bonnieplants.com.

  • Saturday, September 3, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm – Tomato Day

    On Saturday, September 3 from 11 – 4 enjoy Tomato Day at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston.  There will be tomato tastings, tours, cooking demonstrations and much more.  From 2 – 3, Craig LeHoullier will give a lecture on Epic Tomatoes.  Discover great tomato varieties appropriate for New England and learn tips on how to grow them successfully.  The talk will be followed by a book signing.  All events free with admission.

  • Saturday, August 29, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm – Taste of the Market: Tomatoes

    The Coastal Growers’ Market and Historic New England invite you to taste a variety of fruits and vegetables from local Rhode Island farmers during the height of Southern New England’s agriculture season. The event takes place Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 – 12:30 at Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island.

    Casey Farm is one of three vegetable growers offering a taste of the season. Tasting is free, but feel free to support local farmers by purchasing your favorites from each of the vegetable growers. In addition to tasting, there will also be music, coffee, bakery items, and many other delicious treats. Free. Date is subject to change due to availability of crop. Please call 401-295-1030 for more information, or visit www.historicnewengland.org.

  • Thursday, August 20, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm – 31st Annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest

    Please join the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources for the 31st annual Massachusetts Tomato Contest on Thursday, August 20 from 9:30 – 2 at the Kitchen in the new Boston Public Market.

    Tomatoes from farmers across Massachusetts will be judged by a panel of experts on flavor, firmness/slicing quality, exterior color and shape. Categories include field tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, heirloom varieties and weight. The contest will be judged by a panel of food writers, chefs, cookbook authors, produce experts and state officials.

    The contest is sponsored by the New England Vegetable and Berry Growers Association in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources and Mass Farmers’ Markets and hosted by the Trustees’ Kitchen at the Boston Public Market. This friendly contest is open to commercial tomato growers and is designed to increase consumer’s awareness of local agriculture.

    The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources’ (MDAR) mission is to ensure the long-term viability of agriculture in Massachusetts. Through its four divisions – Agricultural Conservation and Technical Assistance, Agricultural Markets, Animal Health, and Crop and Pest Services – MDAR strives to support, regulate and enhance the rich diversity of the Commonwealth’s agricultural community to promote economically and environmentally sound food safety and animal health measures, and fulfill agriculture’s role in energy conservation and production.  For more information visit http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/bpm-1006.html.

  • Saturday, April 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Tomato Basics

    This Berkshire Botanical Garden presentation on Saturday, April 12, from 1 – 3, is designed to help you understand the various types of tomatoes, the best time to start them from seed and when to set them out. The pros and cons of different methods of growing will be discussed. In-season care, including mulching and pruning along with pest and disease control, will be described, as will harvesting and methods of preservation. Students will learn proper handling and transplanting of tomato seedlings via hands-on activities.

    Ron Kujawski, Ph.D. is the former Landscape and Nursery Specialist for UMass Cooperative Extension. He is a garden writer, educator and researcher in IPM, plant nutrition and soil science. He teaches for the horticultural industry throughout New England. BBG member price $30, non-members $35. Sign up at www.berkshirebotanical.org or call 413-298-3926 x 15.

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