Landcare

Sustainable Landscaping Techniques: Improve your Client’s Soil

2025-06-06T09:28:30-04:00June 6th, 2025|, |

Are your clients asking you for more ecologically friendly landscaping services? Whether they’re concerned about weed pressure, soil erosion, or the use of herbicides, starting with the health of the soil will help to solve those issues. In this workshop, we’ll not only cover the soil fundamentals that will allow you to provide the best results for  your clients, but also offer some of the tools you’ll need to assess soil and to landscape smarter.

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Cultivando Plantas Únicas para los Mercados Ecológicos

2025-06-04T14:18:03-04:00June 2nd, 2025|, , , |

Únete a nosotros en esta oportunidad para ver cómo se ve el cuidado orgánico del suelo a un nivel detallado y científico, junto con la variedad única de cultivos especializados de Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts. Si le ha despertado el deseo de cultivar algo más que hortalizas, este es un buen momento para aprender a cultivar plantas de tintes naturales, que pueden ser anuales o permanentes, y muchas de las cuales también tienen la ventaja de tener flores llamativas. Hilltop Farm también cultiva ajos, ruibarbos y semillas. El taller se dividirá en dos partes: la primera se centrará en la evaluación del suelo para agricultores principiantes y en formación, y la segunda explorará los vínculos entre la gestión del suelo, los mercados especializados y las fuentes de ingresos, así como la forma de procesar estas plantas especializadas de acuerdo con las normas de la agricultura ecológica certificadas!

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Growing Unique Plants for Organic Markets – iSe ofrece en español!

2025-06-03T13:45:23-04:00June 2nd, 2025|, , , |

Join us for this opportunity to see what organic soil care can look like on a detailed and scientific level, in conjunction with the unique array of specialty crops  from Hilltop Farm & Fiber Arts. If you’ve felt  the itch to grow something other than  vegetables, this is a great time to learn about growing natural  dye plants , which can be  annual or perennial, and many of which also have the benefit of showy flowers.  Hilltop Farm also grows garlic, rhubarb and seeds. The workshop will be split in half, the first part of the day focusing on soil assessments for beginning and learning farmers, and the second half exploring the links between soil stewardship and specialty  markets and income streams, along with  how to process these niche plants  in keeping with certified organic standards!

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Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Planting for Resilience

2025-05-08T09:54:54-04:00March 25th, 2025|, , , |

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with Indian Line Farm to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities - and help to install a portion of the design on site alongside the designers and farmers.

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Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia

2025-05-02T15:00:05-04:00March 25th, 2025|, , , , , |

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with NOFA/Mass Food Access to transform a portion of their community garden at Tapley Court Apartments into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities.

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Soil Analysis, Carbon Sampling and Designing for Resilience / Análisis de Suelos, Muestreo de Carbono y Diseño para la Resiliencia

2025-05-02T14:55:41-04:00March 25th, 2025|, , , , |

In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to accurately sample soils for comprehensive chemical analysis, including soil organic carbon (SOC) and nutrient profiles. We will analyze in situ the biological, physical and chemical properties of soils, including compaction, infiltration rate, soil texture and structure, surface biology, soil aggregate stability, root behavior, soil temperature and bulk density. This integrated approach provides a thorough understanding of soil health by combining quantitative data with qualitative observations. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about Landscape Interactions’ collaboration with Nuestras Raíces to transform a portion of their working landscape into a refugia for at-risk native bees, butterflies and moths through the incorporation of biodiverse, perennial and productive native plant communities.

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