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NOFA/Mass Statewide Organic Lawn Days “Organic Lawns for Homeowners”

Learn organic methods of caring for your own lawn during this three-hour intensive workshop, one of 12 held all over Massachusetts today. This workshop will cover: 

  Why Organic?  •  What is an Organic Lawn?  •  How is Organic different from Conventional?  •  The Relationship between a Healthy Soil and Healthy Lawn  •  Soil Testing  •  Soil Health  •  The Science of Growing Grass  

 Cultural Practices  •  Mowing  •  Aerating  •  Compost Topdressing  

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Fertilizing  •  Seed Slicing  •  Equipment  •  Questions & Answers 

Also featuring demonstrations of organic lawn maintenance methods, giving homeowners a chance to try them out on an organic lawn!  

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“Organic Lawns for Homeowners” 

A Hands-On Practical Skills Workshop 

Taught by NOFA Accredited Organic Land Care Professional Michael  Murray of Organic Soil Solutions Inc. in Woburn 

Workshop Fee: $25 ($5 discount for NOFA members) 

For more info or to register, contact coordinator Kathy Litchfield at 

(413) 773-3830 or kathy@nofamass.org 

Online registration available at www.nofamass.org 

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