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Grow & Care: Container Gardening for Everyday Food
This is perfect if you’ve been wanting to start but didn’t know where to begin.
We’ll keep it simple and practical:
What to plant (and what actually grows well)
How to set up your container garden
How to care for your plants without overwhelm
✨ Supplies are included, you’ll actually plant something to take home
⚠️ Spots are limited since materials are provided
Walk-ins are welcome too, but supplies will be first come first serve after those who registered.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Framingham Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency
Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box
This program is being held thanks to a grant supported collaboration with Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health & Harmony (www.openspiritcenter.org), Tasty Harvests, and the Parks & Recreation Department.
Calling all families who love to get creative, grow fresh food, and make delicious meals together!
"Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box" is an interactive, hands-on program designed for parents and kids to experience the joy of growing herbs while using all of their senses!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Touch, Smell & Taste! Explore a variety of fresh herbs and discover their unique textures, scents and flavors.
- Get Creative! Paint and decorate your very own herb planter to make it a unique centerpiece for your home or garden.
- Plant & Grow! Learn the best ways to plant and care for herbs that thrive in different seasons.
- Harvest & Enjoy! Use your homegrown herbs in easy, tasty, seasonal recipes for Summer & Fall.
Two Seasonal Sessions!
- Late Spring: Plant and grow Summer herbs like basil, mint, and thyme - perfect for refreshing Summer recipes!
- Mid-Summer: Prepare for the cozy flavors of the Fall with herbs like sage, rosemary, and oregano.
This is the perfect family bonding experience that brings gardening, art, and cooking together in one fun-filled program! Whether you are new to gardening or looking for a hands-on way to introduce your kids to fresh flavors, this experience will leave your family feeling connected to nature and excited to cook with homegrown ingredients!
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY!
Each Family will receive one herb box to paint and plant.
Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box
This program is being held thanks to a grant supported collaboration with Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health & Harmony (www.openspiritcenter.org), Tasty Harvests, and the Parks & Recreation Department.
Calling all families who love to get creative, grow fresh food, and make delicious meals together!
"Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box" is an interactive, hands-on program designed for parents and kids to experience the joy of growing herbs while using all of their senses!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Touch, Smell & Taste! Explore a variety of fresh herbs and discover their unique textures, scents and flavors.
- Get Creative! Paint and decorate your very own herb planter to make it a unique centerpiece for your home or garden.
- Plant & Grow! Learn the best ways to plant and care for herbs that thrive in different seasons.
- Harvest & Enjoy! Use your homegrown herbs in easy, tasty, seasonal recipes for Summer & Fall.
Two Seasonal Sessions!
- Late Spring: Plant and grow Summer herbs like basil, mint, and thyme - perfect for refreshing Summer recipes!
- Mid-Summer: Prepare for the cozy flavors of the Fall with herbs like sage, rosemary, and oregano.
This is the perfect family bonding experience that brings gardening, art, and cooking together in one fun-filled program! Whether you are new to gardening or looking for a hands-on way to introduce your kids to fresh flavors, this experience will leave your family feeling connected to nature and excited to cook with homegrown ingredients!
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY!
Each Family will receive one herb box to paint and plant.
Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box
This program is being held thanks to a grant supported collaboration with Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health & Harmony (www.openspiritcenter.org), Tasty Harvests, and the Parks & Recreation Department.
Calling all families who love to get creative, grow fresh food, and make delicious meals together!
"Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box" is an interactive, hands-on program designed for parents and kids to experience the joy of growing herbs while using all of their senses!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Touch, Smell & Taste! Explore a variety of fresh herbs and discover their unique textures, scents and flavors.
- Get Creative! Paint and decorate your very own herb planter to make it a unique centerpiece for your home or garden.
- Plant & Grow! Learn the best ways to plant and care for herbs that thrive in different seasons.
- Harvest & Enjoy! Use your homegrown herbs in easy, tasty, seasonal recipes for Summer & Fall.
Two Seasonal Sessions!
- Late Spring: Plant and grow Summer herbs like basil, mint, and thyme - perfect for refreshing Summer recipes!
- Mid-Summer: Prepare for the cozy flavors of the Fall with herbs like sage, rosemary, and oregano.
This is the perfect family bonding experience that brings gardening, art, and cooking together in one fun-filled program! Whether you are new to gardening or looking for a hands-on way to introduce your kids to fresh flavors, this experience will leave your family feeling connected to nature and excited to cook with homegrown ingredients!
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY!
Each Family will receive one herb box to paint and plant.
Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box
This program is being held thanks to a grant supported collaboration with Open Spirit: A Place of Hope, Health & Harmony (www.openspiritcenter.org), Tasty Harvests, and the Parks & Recreation Department.
Calling all families who love to get creative, grow fresh food, and make delicious meals together!
"Tasty, Fun & Beautiful: Creating a Family Herb Box" is an interactive, hands-on program designed for parents and kids to experience the joy of growing herbs while using all of their senses!
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- Touch, Smell & Taste! Explore a variety of fresh herbs and discover their unique textures, scents and flavors.
- Get Creative! Paint and decorate your very own herb planter to make it a unique centerpiece for your home or garden.
- Plant & Grow! Learn the best ways to plant and care for herbs that thrive in different seasons.
- Harvest & Enjoy! Use your homegrown herbs in easy, tasty, seasonal recipes for Summer & Fall.
Two Seasonal Sessions!
- Late Spring: Plant and grow Summer herbs like basil, mint, and thyme - perfect for refreshing Summer recipes!
- Mid-Summer: Prepare for the cozy flavors of the Fall with herbs like sage, rosemary, and oregano.
This is the perfect family bonding experience that brings gardening, art, and cooking together in one fun-filled program! Whether you are new to gardening or looking for a hands-on way to introduce your kids to fresh flavors, this experience will leave your family feeling connected to nature and excited to cook with homegrown ingredients!
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER ONE PERSON PER FAMILY!
Each Family will receive one herb box to paint and plant.
Be sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty!
Seed swap party
Safiyat from Tasty Harvests LLC has partnered with the Seed Lending Library to organize the 2nd annual seed swap party for the community.
Date : March 1st, 2025
time: 12-3 PM
Place: McAullife Branch library | Cafe
ENTREPRENEUR INNOVATION CENTER Presents: Spotlighting Framingham’s Black-Owned Businesses
Join us for our first networking event hosted by the EIC! All majors welcomed! Engage in discussions on entrepreneurial equity, starting a business, and
scaling up your startup with like-minded peers.
The Thursday Garden Club of Sudbury
Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests Kitchen Gardens present “Planning and Maintaining a Kitchen Garden.” This meeting will be held at Goodnow Library in Sudbury.
Seed swap party
Safiyat from Tasty Harvests LLC has partnered with the Seed Lending Library to organize the first annual seed swap party for the community.
Date : January 22, 2024
time: 6-7 PM
Place: McAullife Branch library | Cafe
Start Your Food Gardening Journey
Join us for a 60-minute live workshop and unlock the endless possibilities of starting your own food garden journey. Here's what you'll learn:
Discover the fundamentals of starting your food garden journey: who, what, where, how much, and why.
Gain insights into choosing the perfect placement for your food garden.
Explore various types of food garden setups to create your dream food garden.
Get ready to embark on an exciting and practical adventure in food gardening!
Join us for a live Q&A
Food Garden Coaching: Grow Microgreens for a healthy you
Calling All ages 55+ and their family, join us at the Senior Fair in MA MetroWest. Start your food garden journey with us. In this free in person mini course you will learn how to grow microgreens at home.
Bethany Hill Place Garden Clean up in Fall
BHP Community Garden for a satisfying end-of-season clean up and garden closure.
Garden Clean-Up in Fall
● Importance of fall garden clean up for plant health and pest prevention.
● Best practices for removing spent plants, pruning, and clearing debris.
● Tips for winterizing the garden and preparing for the next growing season.
Framingham Farmers Market
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Framingham Farmers Market. Learn more Framingham Farmers’ Market
Lexington Historical Society Herb Fest 2023
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Herb Fest. Learn more Lexington Field & Garden Club
Marlborough Farmers Market
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Marlborough Farmers Market hosted by Lost Shoe Brewing and Roasting Company
Session 4: Fruitful Harvest – Bountiful Garden Delights
Workshop: Creating an Herb Garden for Its Leaves
Join us for our last workshop in our new family food garden workshop series: Seed, Leaf, Root Fruit. This informative and interactive series is designed to educate and engage families in the wonders of growing their own food.
Tasty Harvests Food Garden Coach Safiyat Hamiss will lead a fun workshop on creating an herb planter for its leaves.
All ages are welcome to join and learn about the wonders of growing our own food
Join us from 11am-12 pm on August 28th.
This workshop free to attend thanks to the generosity of our is grantors and donors.
Framingham Farmers Market
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Framingham Farmers Market. Learn more Framingham Farmers’ Market
Framingham Farmers Market
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Framingham Farmers Market. Learn more Framingham Farmers’ Market
Framingham Farmers Market
Come see Tasty Harvests Table at Framingham Farmers Market. Learn more Framingham Farmers’ Market
Session 2: Creating an Herb Garden for Its Leaves
Workshop: Creating an Herb Garden for Its Leaves
Join us for our second workshop in our new family food garden workshop series: Seed, Leaf, Root Fruit. This informative and interactive series is designed to educate and engage families in the wonders of growing their own food.
Tasty Harvests Food Garden Coach Safiyat Hamiss will lead a fun workshop on creating an herb planter for its leaves.
All ages are welcome to join and learn about the wonders of growing our own food
Join us from 3:30-4:30 pm on June 5th.
Register by May 31st and receive a kit with herb plants, soil and a guide so that you can start your own herb garden! (One per family)
To register, click here.
This workshop free to attend thanks to the generosity of our is grantors and donors.
Session 1: From Seed to Sprout - Germination Magic
Open Spirit presents a new family food garden workshop series: "Seed, Leaf, Root, Fruit" - a fun and interactive program designed to educate and engage families in the wonders of growing their own food.
Tasty Harvests Food Garden Coach Safiyat Hamiss will lead the workshop.
This workshop will be held in Edwards Hall.
All ages are welcome. Registration is not required but is appreciated to help us estimate needed supplies. To register, click here.
This workshop is grant funded through our generous grantors and don
Unlock your Inner Food Gardener: Build Your Own Herb Planter
Unlock your inner food gardener by exploring the exciting world of herbs! At this event with Sudbury Valley Trustees you will build your own herb planter of tasty herbs with Safiyat Hamiss and Tasty Harvests.
All materials will be provided: planter, weed barrier fabric, potting soil, and 3-4 herb plants (choice of herbs may include: mint, sage, lavender, rosemary, parsley, chives, cilantro, oregano, thyme).
Upcycle Gardeners - Popcorn Microgreens
Join us at the Framingham Library McAuliffe Branch for a fun after school event. Join the Upcycle Gardeners to grow popcorn microgreens with friends! Ages 7-11.
Registration is required. Space and supplies limited. Please register here.
Upcycle Gardeners - Potato Pets
Join us at the Framingham Library McAuliffe Branch for a fun after school event. Join the Upcycle Gardeners to create a potato pet and grow food with friends! Ages 7-11.
Registration is required. Space and supplies limited. Please register here.
Growing without a Garden: Project Ideas for the Classroom
Presenters: Safiyat Hamiss, Owner, Tasty Harvest & Juliana Soltys, School Garden Coordinator, Groundworks Somerville
Are you interested in establishing a school garden program at your school or in your classroom but you do not have any outdoor space? This workshop will focus on indoor school gardening with no outdoor space required! You will leave with ideas on best practices for the indoor school garden, projects you can do indoors to engage students, and how to get started!
Tu B'Shavat
Tu B’Shvat at Temple Beth Sholom
Sunday, February 5, 1:00-4:00pm
Registration required. Free; Suggested Donation: $15/family
Temple Beth Sholom invites the Open Spirit community to join this special holiday event. Guest educator, Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests and Open Spirit will guide us through creating our own seed starter kits. Stay for a special Tu B’Shvat Fruit Seder. Learn about our Tree Fundraiser! Learn about Tu B'Shvat, or "the birthday of the trees," and meet new friends! You are also invited to participate in Temple Beth Sholom's Tree Fundraiser to help replace trees on the temple grounds that have been lost in recent years during weather events.
Gardens for Harvests: Grow your Meal plan
Learn about different types of food gardening! We will share various options for growing food in your backyard and tips for a successful harvest in 2023. We hope to see you there and encourage you to invite your friends!
The workshop will take place over Zoom. For additional details and to register, click here.
Sudbury Valley Trustees works to protect natural areas and farmland for wildlife and people in the 36 communities that surround the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord Rivers.