March & April 2023

Wednesday, May 3

4:00- 6:00 pm

Learn how to set up a seasonal nature journal to continue on your own, using simple methods of writing and drawing local nature: date, place, weather, time of day, seasonal plants, birds, any animals, trees, and a little landscape.

No previous drawing skills needed.

Clare will demonstrate and help you along.

About Clare Walker Leslie

www.clarewalkerleslie.com

Clare Walker Leslie has taught at Williams College, Harvard's Landscape Design Program, College of the Atlantic, Antioch New England, and many Audubon Centers and is a member of the National Guild of Scientific Illustrators and the international Artists For Nature Foundation. She teaches Nature Drawing, Field Nature Study, and the Nature Journal helping all ages to better connect with their own Local Places. Her latest book, The Curious Nature Guide: Explore the Natural Wonders All Around You is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about the Nature of where they live. Clare's books are being used internationally with several now in foreign translations. (As we can know, the love of and curiosity for nature is an international language.)

Tiered-pricing

Tier A "Pay it forward"

$35 members/ $45 non members

Tier B "cover the cost of the program"

$25 members/ $35 non members

Tier C "reduced pricing for accessibility"

$20 members / $25 non members

Registration Required. 

Cancellations made less than 72 hours from the workshop cannot be refunded.  

Saturday, May 6, 2023

1 - 2  PM

Registration required.

 Garden boxes do have their benefits! 

We will show you how to build a 4' x 8' garden box and what is needed to have a good, productive, growing space at home. 

If you would like to build your box soon after the workshop, there is an option for pre-cut lumber for assembly.  

Rain or shine.

New! Tiered workshop pricing below.

Plus cost of materials (optional): $75

Please register by 4/30/23 if you'd like pre-cut materials.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

3 - 5 PM

Registration required.

Join us for an afternoon of outstanding learning and hands-on help for your green space!

Daphne Minner, Garden Coach, Designer and Botanic Educator will lead a 2 hour workshop at Holly Hill Farm!

You will learn about organic habitat gardening practices that support insects, birds and others in ways that traditional horticulture practices do not.

She will also help you:

1. Assess your yard for how well it provides for wildlife food, water, cover and nesting resources

2. Identify common invasive plants to remove

3. Select native plants for your property that will provide more insect and bird habitat.

Registered attendees should come prepared with digital photos of your property, gardens and ideas you'd like to implement. If you have a cell phone with internet capability, it will be helpful for generating plant lists.

Tiered-pricing

Tier A "Pay it forward"

$35 members

$45 non members

Tier B "cover the cost of the program"

$25 members

$35 non members

Tier C "reduced pricing for accessibility"

$20 members

$25 non members

Public sale

May 13, 14, 20

 Appointments Only & 

No Appointments Required Hours Available!  

PLUS...

Members shop before the public!

Thursday, May 11 & Friday, May 12

Appointments Only 1:30-7:00 pm

We have a HUGE  and diverse selection of 40,000 organic* plants:  annuals, perennials, flowers, herbs and vegetables, most started from seed at the farm’s own greenhouses and nurtured through the winter months by our dedicated farmer, team and amazing volunteers!    

Learn more about what we're growing, members-only-early access, shopping by appointment, and open hours!  

Reservations coming soon...

Monthly - Thursdays

9:00 - 10:00 am

May 23, 2023

+Summer dates to come...

Free.

Sign-ups encouraged but not required. 

Join us on the farm for a guided walk!  You'll enjoy the fresh air, learn about what's living, growing and happening on the farm, and meet some new faces! 

A great way to get outside, learn, and get a little exercise! 

Offered monthly. Invite a friend!

Wednesday, May 31

4:00-6:00 pm 

Registration required.

The South Shore is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. 

Join wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, on a two-hour ramble through and around Holly Hill Farm to learn about at least 18 species of edible wild plants! 

 Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with info on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, as well as guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging.

Tiered-pricing

Tier A "Pay it forward"

$35 members

$45 non members

Tier B "cover the cost of the program"

$25 members

$35 non members

Tier C "reduced pricing for accessibility"

$20 members

$25 non members

Monthly

May 31, 7 - 8 pm

Cohasset Paul Pratt Library

Book/Reading to be Announced

Sign up ahead!

Or, just drop in! 

 Let's read, discuss, and shares ideas together! 

We'll all get to meet new faces, dive into thought provoking books, share perspectives on a variety of topics, and enjoy the good company of our community!

We might explore topics like growing and local organic produce, healthy foods and the environment too!  

Drop in is welcome, whether or not you have read or finished the book.

Summer and fall dates coming!

Thursday, June 8

5-6 pm

 It's time!  This delicious, versatile, and unique crop is ready to be pulled!  Come learn more with us, explore some recipe ideas and fun arrangements you can make!   

Rain or shine.

New! Tiered workshop pricing below.

Saturday, June 10

1-2:30 pm

Enjoy a private tour of our growing collection of native plants at Holly Hill Farm!   

You will observe the various growing conditions that may mirror what you have in your home gardens: wet areas, ledge outcroppings, shade, full sun, and more. 

There are native plants that will grow in all of these conditions, without any fertilizer or, once they are established, any need to water! 

Observe plants in various stages of bloom, timed to satisfy the needs of native bees, butterflies, birds, and moths. Imagine creating an area in your yard to grow some of these native beauties! 

Resources will be provided to broaden your existing home ecosystem. Dress for the weather and boots are a must! 

Rain or shine.

Tiered-pricing

Tier A "Pay it forward"

$30 members

$40 non members

Tier B "cover the cost of the program"

$20 members

$30 non members

Tier C "reduced pricing for accessibility"

$15 members

$25 non members

New! About Tiered pricing.

Saturday, June 17

1-2 pm

With summer around the corner, learn what we can grow and maintain and cultivate on the garden. 

This hands-on workshop will give everyone a chance to be informed about their own gardening space to insure continued success. 

Each participant will take some compost to amend their own garden.

Rain or shine.

New! Tiered workshop pricing below.

Have a special anniversary, graduation, birthday or event to celebrate coming up 

June - October 2023?  

We have created a special intimate celebratory package for you here at the farm!

Read on for more...