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.

Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival

Due to road construction and barn renovations, the Harvest Festival is cancelled for 2018.

Winter on the Farm
Winter on the Farm

Due to road construction and barn renovations, Winter on the Farm is cancelled for 2018.

Past Events

Start with a Seed
Start with a Seed

March 3, 2018

Plant the seeds for a successful summer of gardening. This informative workshop will cover the basics of seed selection, seed starting, and transplants. End with a behind-the-scenes tour of our seed distribution center and walk home with your very own microgreen garden.

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Apple Grafting School
Apple Grafting School

March 23 & 24, April 6 & 7, 2018

Learn how to graft and care for apple trees. Discuss apple histories, practice apple propagation, and take home three grafted trees to begin your very own orchard. Each session will cover the same material.

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Heirloom Plant Sale
Heirloom Plant Sale

May 5, 2018

Visit our plant sale to discover rare family heirlooms and historic varieties to plant and grow in your garden.

No registration required.

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Mothers Day in the Orchard
Mother's Day in the Orchard

May 13, 2018

Celebrate Mother's Day with guided hikes and sweet treats in the orchard.

No registration required.

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Gardening with Heritage Ducks
Gardening with Heritage Ducks

June 2, 2018

Put heritage breeds to work weeding, controlling pests, and improving soil quality.

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Conference and Campout
Conference & Campout

July 20-21, 2018

Join us for our annual weekend event of gardening, food, and seed saving.

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Seed School
Seed School

August 17-19, 2018

Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and save seed while discussing the importance of preserving crop diversity in your own backyard.

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Tomato Tasting
Tomato Tasting

September 1, 2018

Sample dozens of open-pollinated heirloom tomatoes—including favorites and rare varieties from our seed bank.

No registration required.

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