Doors open to the public at 12:30PM

EGC member general meeting at 11:45

Join us to hear the fundamentals and particulars of successful organic gardening practices. Learn how to identify and manage organically, the pests and diseases in our food & herb gardens, and herbaceous borders. Bring your questions and any photographs of plant problems you’d like to identify and treat.

Presenter Bio: Matt Oricchio

Matt has been the greenhouse manager for Gilbertie’s Farm for five years. He earned his degree in horticulture from the University of Connecticut. After graduation, he began Speckled Rooster Farm, in Westport, growing a variety of vegetables, herbs, and livestock. His favorite herb to grow is Salvia Berggarten. He loves making his own teas from a variety of fresh herbs.