UMass Permaculture

Just hours before the first snow of the season is upon us! Unfortunately that means the final Farmers Market is canceled tomorrow. We hope everyone enjoys their break and stays warm 🌨❄️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqNhZ2RhzOY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1suid4u3zycsp

Stop by Goodell Lawn TODAY from 12pm-4pm for our second to last fall Farmers’ Market! This market is centered around food access on campus and the surrounding community. Come enjoy interactive activities hosted by Food For All, cider pressing, soup sampling and much more! See you there 🥕🍂🌱 (at Goodell) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp9noooBH_b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18eydi0l4npom

The Glean Club. We unearthed 500 lbs of sweet potatoes to be distributed at Umass student farmers market on 11/9. Donations will benefit local efforts to get good food to those in need. Thanks to Cjakowski Farm for growing these sweeties! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpfq6uMh81j/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dfqlrmbih2gv

Have you heard that Umass Permaculture is hiring a new Student Garden Coordinator? If not head over to the umass blog or shoot us an email & get started on the application! We’re excited to add to the permie family & hope to see you at the Farmers Market happening NOW on Goodell Lawn 💚🌱 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo1ythdhSjh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o1vruf6of5pt

Days like today are made for hot teas & good movies ☕️ and that’s exactly what we want to do!! This Friday’s market is canceled due to weather so stay dry & warm up with some soul comforting activities 🌧 https://www.instagram.com/p/BoRROgzBnQF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mdap1yk6zfek

Welcome back students!! First day of classes is here and what better way to break between than a quick stop at Hamp! On your way take a look at the gorgeous Hampshire Herb Bed and it’s cascading vines. 🌱 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnT1e5VA7sI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=duo5pex0oda1

Did you know that UMass is one of the only campuses that has its own farmers’ market? Check us out! You’ll find food, crafts, and music all made by our community. September 14 is opening day. Come by! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_moFxg3GB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=10k9xv9xb7lby

Water has always been both a gift & a curse for the Franklin garden. Today some team members met with a consultant about changes we could implement to help our soil handle water better! Have any community members had luck with water management techniques that they want to see in the Franklin garden? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm1RnG1gnwZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d6bjgp2nh4x6

Helping to put carbon back in the soil, where it belongs, with the awesome silvopasture project. Thanks to Lisa DePiano for a lovely outing! (at UMass Agricultural Learning Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bml3aZjAspg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ml9z7e3qhs6x

The Anise Hyssop is in full bloom!! Anise Hyssop has a licorice flavor & smell - which isn’t everybody’s cup of tea! Come to the Student Farmers’ Market this fall to get your hands on some of this fragrant & tastey herb! (at UMass Amherst Permaculture) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjG1VyAX77/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vsb92o9hudsr

Today we say goodbye to our fearless garden coordinator, Hannah Logan. Hannah has been an integral part of all that we do: leading our crew in the gardens, working the farmers’ market, teaching the practicum, and more. (Talk about multiple functions!) Best wishes on your journey ahead! https://www.instagram.com/p/BmTo7Jigfbi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lnk8ozpkuz20

Turning summer harvest into medicine today. Mountain mint chest rub, herbal tinctures, calendula salve, and more. Want some? Come find us at the Fall farmers’ market! #DIYmedicine #peoplecare https://www.instagram.com/p/BmRCv1FAC8S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12kzp3mjfjsuc

Calendula blossoms: The essence of summer. Soon to be turned into healing salves and lotions.

Don’t forget to eat your greens!! We harvested these delicious greens from the Franklin garden!

A beautiful shot of Chef Simon from the Umass Bake Shop tending our new beehives in our Franklin Garden! Check out the additions added to the hives in the woodland edge as our bee hives continue to grow through the season!! (at UMass Amherst Permaculture)

A beautiful shot of Chef Simon from the Umass Bake Shop tending our new beehives in our Franklin Garden! Check out the additions added to the hives in the woodland edge as our bee hives continue to grow through the season!! (at UMass Amherst Permaculture)