Past Classes & Events
Fall Farm Clean Up
Saturday, October 2: 10am-12pm
Location: Fairgate Farm
Harvest Festival
Saturday, October 9: 10am-12pm
Location: Fairgate Farm
Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 2) – SWEET!
February 13, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them to make some sweet treats. Chocolate Sweet Potato Mousse and other plant-based sweets will be on the menu this week. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83714241954?pwd=Wk9aN1NKSmlFazgwYWdBaDVFUXYyZz099
Meeting ID: 837 1424 1954
Passcode: 171274
Planning A Spring Garden
February 20, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Don’t wait until May to get your garden started, get growing now! We’ll talk about making a plan for your garden, starting your seeds, what can be done before planting time, getting some crops in the ground earlier than you think, and transitioning from spring to summer.
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87546944448?pwd=a1M2ZjdzUDMwY0gyL3c0ZUk4THhjZz09
Meeting ID: 875 4694 4448
Passcode: 168652
Winter Produce Zoom Cook-Along (Part 1) – SAVORY!
February 6, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
Watch or cook along with plant-based eaters and chefs Joy & Bart Potenza and Maddie Sobel. Learn about traditional winter crops and how to use them in some delicious, savory dishes. They’ll be making two great dishes for a warming winter meal; Kale and Potato Soup, and a hearty Root Veg Pot Pie. We’ll be sending out recipes in advance for all registered guests to cook along if they would like!
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82793863020?pwd=Q3R2aVNWWkpkSHF2V3BSOTFMb1RMdz09
Meeting ID: 827 9386 3020
Passcode: 619269
Bringing Greens Indoors
January 30, 2021 at 10 am
Location: Online Zoom class. Details below.
In this class, we will discuss how to grow your own herbs and microgreens indoors during the winter. This is a simple and inexpensive way to add fresh and nutritious greens to your meals.
Fairgate Farm Zoom Class Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82491897639?pwd=Zmc4ZWVLQ0Y1a1gyUWdiMS9zRVNrUT09
Meeting ID: 824 9189 7639
Passcode: 958772
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.
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.
Hydroponics 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
October 13, 2020. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
This will be a virtual look all about getting started in Hydroponic growing. Learn what it takes to grow without soil, see different types of hydroponic systems, and find out what you need to hydroponically, even indoors!
Hydroponics 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315009150?pwd=QUk1RDlEN05ya0dJQjhoTURDY0lsQT09
Meeting ID: 823 1500 9150
Passcode: 094304
Composting 101
ONLINE ZOOM FORMAT CLASS
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.
Composting 101 Online Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85689975923?pwd=aU92N3kzaHZpMDFCWnk0MW0xNkM4Zz09
Meeting ID: 856 8997 5923
Passcode: 957261
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
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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