One year ago, Karen Young showered kudos on Granby’s community garden in an article entitled, It takes a village to make a garden grow, published in The Granby Drummer in May 2024. Located on Hungary Road, the garden is described by Young in pleasing detail: “The garden has 80 20-feet by 20-feet plots that are rented for the growing season at a bargain price of $10 per plot. There is a shed with shared tools, a composting station and ample water. The plots include many flower varieties, corn, peppers, cucumbers, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, radishes, beans, melons, squash, broccoli and onions.”
Young’s article was recognized as worthy for an award in the “Green/Environmental Specialty article” category in the Connecticut Press Club’s 2024 competition. Generous in her recognition of dedicated gardeners and supporters, Young cites the vision and leadership of both Jim Glenney, former garden manager for many years and of Deborah Roe, current manager.
During her working years, Young rarely had time to give back to her local community. Recently retired, she is now satisfyingly engaged in local volunteer activities—especially those supported by the Rotary Club of Simsbury-Granby in which she serves as secretary. Young lists her fun-time activities as “hiking in McLean game refuge with my Havenese named Lisa; reading about politics, history and science; participating in two book clubs; playing mahjong and laughing with friends and family.”