Saturday until 6pm, Sunday (tomorrow) 10-4pm. At the Plant and Soil Science Building, off from Bogue Street.

Yes, it’s a little early to start investing in plants (just keep them inside for awhile). The real attraction is what the Horticulture Club [...]]]> As an alumni, I feel I have to make a plug for the plant sale.

Saturday until 6pm, Sunday (tomorrow) 10-4pm. At the Plant and Soil Science Building, off from Bogue Street.

Yes, it’s a little early to start investing in plants (just keep them inside for awhile). The real attraction is what the Horticulture Club students work feverishly for weeks on, the design and implementation of an indoor landscape. Basically, every year they pick a theme, and then run with it. Each group of students designs a little piece of the conservatory, and they bring in trees, soil, plants, pavers and make a little indoor garden.

2010 MSU Student Organic [...]]]> If you’d like to see a small working farm in the Lansing area, the organic farm invites you to come and take a stroll. Of course these events will be most helpful for those who have green thumbs or are wanting to grow a garden. So mark those calendars and register early!

2010 MSU Student Organic Farm Workshops and Tours

Tour Dates and Times
*Tours are informal farm walks designed for both farmers and the general public
Monday, March 15   3-4:30pm
Tuesday, April 20   2:30-4pm
Monday, May 10   3-4:30pm
Friday, June 18   10-11:30am
Monday, July 19   6-7:30pm
Monday, August 9   6-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 14   3-4:30pm

Workshop Dates and Times
*Workshops spaces are limited and reserved for commercial farmers
Thursday, June 24   9:30am-4pm
Monday, September 27   9:30am-4pm

Location
The MSU Student Organic Farm is located at the Horticulture Teaching and Research Center:
3291 College Rd, Holt, MI 48842

**There is no cost for these events, but registration is required.
Please contact Adam Montri at admontri@msu.edu or 517-355-5191 X1407 to register.  These events are sponsored by the USDA Risk Management Agency.