Farmstand Newsletter: September 20 - 24
You're GOURD-geous 

The Farmstand is packed with pumpkins, mini jacks, and decorative gourds. It's time for fall. Time to decorate and carve jack-o-lanterns. Mini Jacks are perfect for the table. I am so excited for fall. I can't wait for gorgeous fall foliage, running through piles of leaves, and apple flavored everything.

- Dee, Farmstand Manager  
What you may see at the stand this week:

Arugula
Radish
Salad turnip
Spicy greens mix
Bok choi
Swiss chard
Kale
Collards
Cilantro
Dill
Leeks
Onions
Beets
Carrots
Tomatoes
Peppers
Cabbage
Napa cabbage
Winter Squash
Cauliflower
Eggplant
PYO beans
PYO flowers
PYO herbs 
Sweet Corn (Brigham Farm)
Gourds and Pumpkins (Wilson Farms)
Supper Club with Chef Andy Husbands, October 19
We hold Supper Clubs to build community and energy around Land's Sake's mission, to share passions for local food, and to have fun. The theme for October Supper Club is Education, and we will be joined by Education staff.  Chef Andy Husbands  of  Tremont 647  and  The Smoke Shop BBQ  will prepare a delicious meal.  Sign up for tickets or the waitlist here , and learn more about Supper Clubs here. 

Tomorrow: Thursday Evening Pastel Painting with Larry Grob


Spend a Thursday evening with us as late afternoon leads to sunset...one of the most beautiful and dramatic times of the day for plein air painters. Local landscape artist Larry Grob will help you explore the potential of pastels as we work quickly to capture the changing light. Larry will demo, share tips on subject selection, composition, and technique...and coach as you work on your own painting. Sanded paper pastel boards and foam core sleeves (for pastel transportation) will be provided. Bring your own pastels (Larry will have a starter selection available to share) and field easel if you have one.  

Thursday, September 28, 3:30 pm to Sunset 
Fee: $65 per session. 


Tomorrow: Medicinal Plant Walk


Join Land's Sake Education Manager and Herbalist Anna Cohen for a walk of the local and cultivated medicinal plants at Land's Sake! There is an amazing variety of natural medicine growing all around us. This plant walk will feature a variety of medicinal plants - from cultivated echinacea and ashwagandha to wild-growing mullein and hawthorn, and many more! This is a great opportunity to connect to our ecosystem in an inspiring, empowering way! Anna will discuss plant ID, common growing conditions, and the traditional medicinal use of each plant. Everyone from new beginners to seasoned herbalists are welcome. 

 
Thursday, September 28
5:30-6:30
Located at Land's Sake Farm
Cost: $10/person (non-member) / FREE for 2017 Land's Sake Members.
* Youth/Senior and Individual Members can reserve 1 free spot in the program; Family Members and above can reserve spots for all members of their family.



Plein Air Painting with Larry Grob: Saturday, September 30th


Saturday Morning Demo/Coaching , all media
 
Spend a  Saturday morning seeing the Farm through an artist's eyes. Local landscape artist Larry Grob will help you take your first steps or hone your skills in plein air painting, as we focus on the rewards of outdoor painting...with tips on picking your subject, composition, technique, materials, 'survival' skills, and more. Larry will create a demo painting and be your coach as you try your hand at bringing the beauty of Land's Sake to life. All media are welcome. Bring your own drawing board, sketchpad, canvas, paper, pencils, or paints...and a field easel if you have one. Larry will be demonstrating using pastels. Morning coffee and snacks will be provided.
 
8:00 to noon
Workshop on   September 30
Great for beginners to intermediate painters
Fee: $55 per session


Build A Gourd Birdhouse Workshop for Families
Fall is the best time to hang a new birdhouse, and we have all the materials necessary for you to build a dream home for a house wren! Adults and children will work together to create a beautiful, functional birdhouse from a gourd grown at Land's Sake. Learn how to best meet bird needs while learning new skills and getting creative in your (bird-approved, nature-inspired) decoration! 
 
Each adult may bring up to three children. Land's Sake will provide one birdhouse gourd per registered child. Additional adults may attend free of charge, but will not recieve additional gourds. We only have seven large and nine small gourds available, so register now to resevre your birdhouse! 
 
Saturday, October 21
1:00-2:00 pm 
Meet at Land's Sake Farm, 90 Wellelsey St. in Weston, MA
Member Cost: $25per adult/child pair, $10 per additional child, $5 addional charge per "large" gourd
Nonmember Cost: $35 per adult/child pair, $10 per additional child, $5 additional charge per "large" gourd




Tuesday to Friday, 11am to 6pm | Saturday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm | Closed Mondays