Rippling Waters Organic Farm

Promoting Community Food Security
through Education, Service & Action

Farm, Greenhouse & Community Gardens
55 River Road, Steep Falls, Maine 04085
(207) 642-5161             greengrower@ripplingwaters.org
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Rippling Waters Organic Farm .... located on the banks of Saco River in Standish, Maine is a MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association) certified organic farm growing quality, certified organic vegetables, bedding plants, herbs, flowers, and perennials since 1991. 

 

 

 

 

We have totally enjoyed (of course there have been challenges!) being a production farm, but now we have broaden our base to reach out further into the community.  We have become a non-profit entity enabling us to provide community gardens, school gardens, grow food for the local food pantries, and increase the educational aspects at the farm, all the while producing the great organic plants & produce you have come to expect from Rippling Waters.

We received a wonderful grant from the USDA which will power our project:  Saco Valley Food Connections.  Go to our special pages that details the project.

    IMPORTANT Right Now!

  - Potato Planting Day, Sat. April 25, 2009, starting at 10:00 am
Community Pot-luck at 1:00 p.m.
Ayurveda Workshop at 2:00 p.m.

Raindate:  Sun. April 26

-Gold For the Greenhouse
Benefit Dinner and Live Auction!
Thank you everyone!  We've reached our construction goal!
We can still use some funding for the educational programs in the greenhouse.
Call Sydney, if you'd like to donate.  207-642-5161.

Buy Locally at Rippling Waters Farm
All about things we sell, when we sell them, and why we sell them.
Check it out!

-Apprenticeships are filled for this year.
Please call us at 642-5161 or email
greengrower@ripplingwaters.org
if you are interested in a position for 2010.

-Now taking applications from high school students living in the SAD #6 district
to work at the farm through the
Food Connections Corp.

- Volunteers Sought throughout the Season
           Greenhouse Work starts in March!

Save these Workshop Dates

 Below is our list of workshops & events that will be held at the farm during the 2009 growing season.  These workshops are open to all with a minimal fee of $3.00 to cover copying charges.  Hope you can attend!  Call for more information.

  Saturday - April 25 (Rain Date April 26):  Potato Planting Day beginning at 10:00 am
          Community Pot-Luck bring something to share, we provide beverage at 1:00 pm
          Workshop: “Finding Balance with Ayurveda and your Garden” at 2:00 pm

 Saturday - May 16:  Our annual “May I Help You?” Event with multiple workshops including: 
       1) A Successful Garden without the Pain: Square Foot Gardening at 11:00 am
       2) Permaculture for the Backyard Gardener at 12:00 noon
       Community Pot-luck, bring something to share, we provide beverage, 1:00 pm
       3) Tips for your Home Compost Pile at 2:00 pm
       4) Methods of Mulching for a Sustainable Garden at 3:00 pm

Saturday - June 13 (Rain Date June 14):  Edible Landscaping
        Workshop at 10:00 a.m.
        Community Pot-luck, bring something to share, we provide beverage, 12:00 noon
        Hands-on Edible Landscape Planting at Rippling Waters Farm
       

Saturday - July 11 (Rain Date July 12):  Weed & Feed Event starting at 9:00 a.m.
        Community Pot-luck, bring something to share, we provide beverage, 1:00 pm

        Workshop: Herbal Teas  -  Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits at 2:00 p.m.
        Help us Build a Sweat Lodge & stay to use it!, 3:00 p.m.

  Saturday - August 8 (Rain Date August 9):  Faith-based Volunteer Day
                                                                            work with others that are spiritually motivated, 10 am
 
   
     Community Pot-luck with round robin discussion on growing gardens for local food pantries, 1 pm   
        Workshop: Chakras and Balance
at 2:00 pm

Saturday - September 12 (Rain Date September 13)
            “Soil To Supper” Celebration with Workshop:  Making Homemade Gingerale

 Saturday - October 24 (Rain Date October 25) starting at 10:00 a.m.
          Fall Cleanup & Garlic Planting with a short workshop about Garlic!

 

     

 

 



 
 

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Rippling Waters' Welcoming Tree

Note about our Welcoming Tree:  This winter during a severe ice & snow storm, one third of the tree broke off, falling on the service lines, creating a detour on River Road, and putting out the power for 3 days!  What a way to welcome winter!!!

 


Last updated:  April 2009