THE SLEEPY CAT FARM FOUNDATION

The primary charitable activity of the foundation is for the exhibition of country house era stroll gardens in its native new england setting to the general public for education, research and observation purposes. The target visitor audience is garden groups and researchers, independent garden experts, university students from landscape architectural schools, and classes from local primary and secondary schools. The foundation focuses on viewing and educating the public about its gardens and gardening in general, focusing its efforts in the education, promotion, research, creation and conservation of gardens. Educational opportunities include growing native wildflowers, plant propagation, garden photography, pruning and maintenance best practices, plant identification and classification, greenhouse management, home vegetable gardening, fruit tree culture and garden design principals. By engaging in its activity, the foundation seeks to encourage and stimulate interest in gardens.