Strawberry Festival
Canceled
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, there will be no Strawberry Festival this season. We hope to be able to share our bounty of strawberries and make them available at our Farmers Market at the beginning of June.
Online Farm Classes & Events
Please Note: Updates to onsite events to be announced at a later date.
Fairgate Farm Market
Open Thursdays and Saturdays. Closed July 4th.
For the safety of our community, our Farm Market will be operational through an online ordering system with curbside pickup only. The order form will open each week on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Orders received by 6 p.m. on Wednesday will be ready for pickup on Thursday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. or Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. Orders received on Thursday by 8 p.m. will be ready for pickup on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. We will fill orders until we run out of a given product and reach out if something has sold out.
A Creative Look at Food Waste Reduction
Postponed. New details will be announced soon.
Join us as we have an open conversation about the creative ways that we can all work to reduce food waste. We will share ideas on shopping and eating seasonally, food storage, how to make the most of your vegetables and elevating leftovers. Come prepared to share your tips and what you do at home so we can all learn together!
Farm-to-Table Thursdays
Canceled
Join us as we create simple, incredibly tasty meals from the produce grown on the Farm. Guest Chefs to be announced later in the season. We will keep you updated as the weeks menus are developed.
Harvest Festival
Canceled
Hydroponics 101
October 13, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
As the season begins to turn cooler, step inside our greenhouse and learn the basics of hydroponics. We will talk about building a simple hydroponic station, get our fall lettuce crop growing without soil, start a fall basil crop from clippings and discuss nutrients and ventilation.
Composting 101
October 20, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Past 2020 Classes & Events
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
July 16, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our classes that were held early in the season, this a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87652960767?pwd=SCtVTDFYSy9WM2IvVitPb3JJZWlVZz09
Meeting ID: 876 5296 0767
Password: 012690
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
June 18, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our April 18th class, this is a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8258
Meeting ID: 825 8697 1121
Password: 638037
Organic Gardening
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 9, 2020. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Spring is here and it is time to get your garden going! In this beginner’s class we will cover multiple topics from starting your garden from seeds, transplanting seedlings and keeping your soil full of nutrients. We will talk about natural pest controls, companion planting, garden trellising, plant diseases to look out for and so much more!
Organic Gardening Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88399903132?pwd=cHRHUnIrOFB2Ym1zYXBHcHBkR201QT09
Meeting ID: 883 9990 3132
Password: 001018
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 6, 2020. 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
If you missed our April 18th class, this is a great chance to learn the do’s and don’ts of composting; what counts as green and brown matter; the importance of turning your compost; and how to work with worms. We will discuss the importance of soil health, not only to improve your garden and the nutritional value of your produce, but also to improve the sustainability of our environment and how soil health can combat climate change.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051874529?pwd=cWkrc2NaNTNuTG15QVFIRk8yVjZXUT09
Meeting ID: 860 5187 4529
Password: 013184
The Pollinator Pathway
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
May 2, 2020. 10:00-11:00 a.m.
This is the perfect time of year to commit to rethinking your garden and lawn. We are proud to have Melanie Hollas and Becky Collins, co-founders of Stamford’s Pollinator Pathway, as well as Katie Haas, committee member, discuss its creation, the importance of creating connected native landscapes and most importantly teach us how we can all make a difference. We will learn who the pollinators are, what native wildflowers and trees are beneficial, how we can rethink our lawns and discuss how you can be part of the Pollinator Pathway right here in Stamford!
The Pollinator Pathway Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86563915964?pwd=UTViT3I0elhuZ0lESTliaklqSnB6QT09
Meeting ID: 865 6391 5964
Password: 002517
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