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  8/17/09 - Harvest time has arrived and we are busy, busy, busy in the garden. The insects and diseases also have arrived; but first a harvest update. In addition to our ongoing crop of Swiss chard, beets, carrots and broccoli, we are now harvesting cucumbers, green and wax beans, cabbage, onions, zucchini and herbs. And the tomatoes have finally started to ripen after a cool spring and summer. We have harvested Stupice, Amana Orange, Lemon Boy and Purple Cherokee. We have a number of sweet peppe...  
     
     
  Smart Farm Events  
     
  August 5, 2010
Thursday
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Veggie Preservation Basics Workshop
Barrington Library
505 North Northwest Highway
Barrington, IL 60010

Did you have a bumper crop in your garden? Come join us to learn the basics of freezing, canning and drying your extra veggies. Donation - $10 at the door

Click here to register for Veggie Preservation Basics Workshop.
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  August 15, 2010
Sunday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Family Day at the Smart Farm
Ron Beese Community Garden

Gather your family and enjoy a day in the Smart Farm garden. Bring your garden gloves and grow together as a family. We will have activities for all ages. We are excited to share our garden with you.

Click here to register for Family Day at the Smart Farm.
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  September 12, 2010
Sunday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Family Day at the Smart Farm
Ron Beese Community Garden

Gather your family and enjoy a day in the Smart Farm garden. Bring your garden gloves and grow together as a family. We will have activities for all ages. We are excited to share our garden with you.

Click here to register for Family Day at the Smart Farm.
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  September 18, 2010
Saturday
6:00 pm - 9:00 am

Fall Harvest Celebration
Citizens Park
Barrington, IL

Please come celebrate our Fall Harvest.This will be an evening of music, food and celebration. Save the Date! Register if you would like to be on our invitation list.

Click here to register for Fall Harvest Celebration.
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  October 17, 2010
Sunday
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Family Day at the Smart Farm
Ron Beese Community Garden

Gather your family and enjoy a day in the Smart Farm garden. Bring your garden gloves and grow together as a family. We will have activities for all ages. We are excited to share our garden with you.

Click here to register for Family Day at the Smart Farm.
Sponsored by
Smart Farms

 
     
     
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