Jonathan Bates from Food Forest Farm in Holyoke explains ethics, principles and design process for growing an edible garden oasis at the Agricultural Hall on Sunday, April 6, from 1 to 4 p.m. Mr. Bates grows pest-free fruits from berries and grapes to beach plums, and a variety of greens and vegetables, and he does this without tilling, which means his soil increases in fertility year after year.

Learn how to produce food and improve the ecosystem at the same time.

For more information, visit foodforestfarm.com.