A Suburbanites guide to life on the farm: 2011

Monday, March 7, 2011

News from Bird of the Hand Farm



Bird of the Hand Farm
What a crazy year of growth!
Thank you to all our supporters and customers. This last year could not have happened without you. We had record increases in the quantity and quality of the crop, achieved our organic certification through Bay State Organic Certifiers, and managed to bring a pretty darn fine looking organic apple to market!
Spring is just around the corner -- tell us what you need us to grow for you!
Right now is the pruning seasons - as well as the planning season, so let us know what you want to eat, so we can grow it for you, if it is possible to incorporate it into the farm plan!
CSA Shares available for the 2011 crop.
Bird of the Hand is pleased to announce that a limited number of crop shares are available for the 2011 crop. The 8 - week CSA will include 3 pounds of apples, a half gallon of fresh squeezed cider, cooking herbs and a quantity of vegetables available for pick up at our downtown farm stand at 33 School Street in Sterling. Not so many vegetables your fridge is overflowing each week - just the right amount. Please contact Bird of the Hand for details. for information, email birdofthehandfarm@gmail.com
978-422-6217

Fine garden care for the discerning landowner.
Design & Renovation Now's the time to plan your garden - both those new spots, and the ones you want to change
Heirloom Plantings Organically grown indigenous nursery plants carefully nurtured from seed to placement in your garden.
Spring Clean Up Spiff up your beds and clear away last years mess.
Classic Gardening Keep your property looking sharp, with meticulous attention to detail and concern for the continued health of your gardens and plantings.
Skilled Pruning Make your shrubs beautiful and your ornamental and fruit trees as healthy as they can be with expert pruning. *for information, email organicgardendesign@verizon.net*
PO Box 264 Sterling, MA 01564 978.422.6217