What to Expect:

We're reviving the tradition of learning in the schoolhouse this winter and spring with Friends of Holly Hill Farm! Join us for enriching and hands-on educational workshops focused on the fundamentals of sustainable and responsible growing at home, eating locally and seasonally, and caring for the natural world. Explore topics like Envisioning Your Garden, Seeds, Companion Planting, Perennial and Hardy Herbs, Healthy Soil, Native Plants, Climate Optimism, and Growing Heirloom Tomatoes! Sign up for one session or all of them, and we hope to empower you in your journey towards delicious and sustainable living!

Program Details:
This eight-week program will be held on selected nights, offering limited spots to ensure personalized attention and a conducive learning environment. Choose to purchase the full package and secure your spot for all eight classes, or opt for individual sessions based on your interests.

Ticket Information:
Each ticket includes access to the selected class(es) and a complimentary draft pour from Untold Brewing, adding a tasteful touch to your learning experience.

Learn More:
Explore detailed information about each class below and reserve your spot today! Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with the roots of education and cultivate new skills with Friends of Holly Hill Farm.

ALL CLASSES 6-8pm in the Scituate Schoolhouse. ***Signing up for the eight-part series will take you through the spring growing season and start off a year of organic and sustainable growing! **Any purchase of class will add you to the Friends of Holly Hill Email subscription. No refunds. **

• April 2 - It's All About the Soil: Healthy soil is essential to foster a productive garden. Come explore soil at a macro- and microscopic level as we discuss how to evaluate, test, and amend your soil. Additionally, learn how to increase organic matter and soil fertility with compost and other types of amendments.

• April 16 - Native Plants and Co-Existing with Non-Native Plants: Why are native plants important to your garden and the surrounding ecosystems? Discover what native seedlings are available to transplant and attract native pollinators to diversify your garden. And how can you better co-exist with the non-native plants? Find ways to better manage these plants and incorporate them into your daily lives.

• April 30 - Climate Optimism: The state of our changing climate is having an overwhelming impact and can make many feel powerless in the wake of its varied consequences. As proponents of regenerative agriculture, we will guide you through the science behind recent climate projections and to explore actionable steps that can be taken at the individual or group level to help us be conscious and caring stewards of the earth.

• May 14 - Growing a Great Heirloom Tomato: Tomatoes are a favorite summer crop, but also a source of frustration Learn how to grow that juicy heirloom tomato of your dreams. We will go through every part of the process from sowing, transplanting, trellising, and preventing pests and disease.