Events at Heritage Farm

Join us for gardening and seed saving workshops at Heritage Farm. Learn from our knowledgeable staff, meet other gardeners, and support our mission to save America's heirloom seeds. We're often looking for volunteers to help with events too.

Apple Grafting School

March 29 & 30, April 12 & 13, 2019

Learn how to graft and care for apple trees in a half-day workshop. Discuss apple histories, practice apple propagation and take home three grafted trees to begin your very own orchard.

Heirloom Plant Sale

May 4, 2019

Discover rare heirlooms, storied varieties, and beloved favorites to plant in your own garden at the Heirloom Plant Sale. This is the kick-off for spring transplant sales at the Lillian Goldman Visitors Center.

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Conference & Campout

July 19-20, 2019

Join us to celebrate our connection to food, community, seeds, and garden. Friday night potluck, Saturday speakers, tours, and a barn dance. Free to attend. Meal tickets and campsites available for a fee. (Must be purchased in advance.)

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Seed School

August 16-18, 2019

Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and save seeds while discussing the importance of preserving crop diversity in your own backyard. Discover how to engage your community in seed stewardship through seed libraries, seed swaps, and community gardens.

Tomato Tasting

August 31, 2019

Sample dozens of open-pollinated heirloom tomatoes at our free annual Tomato Tasting event. Attend workshops, enter our salsa contest, and celebrate fall in our beautiful gardens.

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Harvest Festival

October 5, 2019

Celebrate the bounty of the harvest with a soup cook-off, hayrides, garlic talk, cider pressing, food storage workshops, and kids activities.

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