ecologically-conscious farming and land management practices through education and demonstration
The drought forced us to seek water saving ways to irrigate the 1000 trees. We experimented with Hugelkultur, olla pots, and deep stake watering. The Hugelkultur will take some time to know if it is a way to go. It involves burying dead oak limbs …
24-inch and 36-inch long stakes were first installed around a few trees, depending upon whether it is a semi-dwarf tree or a standard size tree. The stakes are hollow with holes all along the length. A devotee uses an auger to drill 2 deep holes …
EASY COMPOSTING With only a couple of on-site devotee volunteers to oversee the farm, we have had to look for labor-saving composting techniques. We are currently experimenting with bioreactor compost using wire mesh, landscape fabric, and 6-inch perforated drain pipe.
2021 brings big changes for the MA Center Vegetable Gardens, with the addition of organic heirloom seedlings available for sale to the community! Amma advised the garden team to let the gardens rest this year due to the impending water crisis and drought, so the …
The vibrant natural beauty of GreenFriends Farm draws visitors and volunteers from around the globe.
To prevent erosion, GFF has built check dams, stone culverts, jutes for seeding grass, silt blocks, and silt fences.
GreenFriends Farm is bursting with wildlife. We strive to preserve the natural habitats of indigenous wildlife and provide a sanctuary for them to thrive.
