Shaker Organic Gardening and Composting Workshop Saturday, May 9, 200909:19AM / Wednesday, May 06, 2009
PITTSFIELD, Mass. - What’s old is new again! This half day, hands on learning opportunity will be devoted to Shaker organic gardening techniques, with an emphasis in composting methods and relevant modern day organic techniques. Participants learn bug control, weed eradication, and how homeowners or apartment dwellers can use various techniques to form their own black gold (compost). Rates: Members $68 Non-Members $75. To register, call 413-443-0188 or visit www.hancockshakervillage.org.
About Hancock Shaker Village
Hancock Shaker Village, in Pittsfield, Mass., is situated on 750 acres of farm, field, and woodland. The fully-restored Village includes 20 buildings, 22,000 examples of Shaker furniture, crafts, tools and clothes, as well as heritage farm animals and spectacular gardens. Tours, craft and cooking demonstrations, lectures, and a variety of activities for children and families appropriate to every season are available, as well as a Cafe and Museum Store. Open year-round. Hancock Shaker Village is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is supported in part by grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and Institute of Museum and Library Services. For more information, call 800.817.1137 or go to www.hancockshakervillage.org. |
