Join us for the first work day of 2012 at Egleston Community Orchard.  Even after a mild winter, there is still cleanup to be done!  We will be accessing any winter damage and working on the brick path.  First projects of the year include building a compost bin system, a new entrance arbor, and sowing seeds of cool weather vegetables.   This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and your community, share expertise, be creative, and meet neighbors with similar passions!As always-…See More

Join your neighbors this Sunday for a workday event at Egleston Community Orchard. Don't miss out- this is one of the last workdays of the year!  We will begin building a 3rd raised bed and building a cold frame from reclaimed windows. This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and your community, share expertise, and meet neighbors with similar passions!As always- come by when you can- for as long as you can.  See you there!See More

Join your neighbors this Saturday for a workday event at Egleston Community Orchard.  Major tasks include finishing the brick walkway, pruning raspberries, preparing raised beds for fall planting.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about gardening and your community, or share expertise and meet neighbors with similar passions!

Lend a hand this Sunday at the blossoming Egleston Community Orchard.  Tasks for the day include setting up rain water harvesting and storage system from neighboring rooftop, finishing brick pathway from reclaimed bricks, adding more perennial plantings to the permaculture apple tree guild, and tackling nuisance weeds and garbage. Come by anytime from 10am to 3pm.  Bring any useful tools, gloves, knowledge as well as a desire to learn and meet your neighbors and fellow Boston gardeners. …See More

Hey Neighbors,I was curious if anyone has a recommended site for carpooling in Boston.  I drive to Waltham from Parkside JP for work and would love to find a safe way to connect with people to carpool.  Not sure where to start.  Has NFN considered this as a category for the forum? See More

What: Boylston Street Community Garden work dayWhen: Sunday Oct 24th 10am-3pm4pm - Food and Music with FreddieCelebrate a year of hard work!Where: 195 Boylston St.Community garden workday open to all! Come lend a hand to create and beautify a new public space in the heart of Egleston/Brookside. All skill levels welcome, tasks for the day include:- Rototilling- Sheet Mulching- Fall Clean up and weedingThis is a great opportunity to transform a vacant lot in our neighborhood and help define the…See More

What: Boylston Street Community Garden work dayWhen: Oct 2nd 10am-3pmWhere: 195 Boylston St.Community garden workday open to all! Come lend a hand to create and beautify a new public space in the heart of Egleston/Brookside. All skill levels welcome, tasks for the dayinclude:- Designing a permaculture garden- Archway entrance and other art projects- Fall shade tracking- Bike powered weed whacking- Fall clean-up and perennial plantingThis is a great opportunity to transform a vacant lot in our…See More