Great Outdoors
Vineyard is new home for tulip farm
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A pick-your-own tulip experience at a local vineyard last month was just in time for warm weather and springtime outings.
History
Here Comes the Bride — Wedding gowns from Granby’s past
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Salmon Brook Historical Society is exhibiting eight historic wedding gowns during the 2024 summer season. The gowns and accessories on display have a connection to Granby families and span the years 1866 through 1954. The exhibit will open for Sunday tours from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 2 through Sept. 29.
Events
Women’s Breakfast celebrates 20th year with antique bridal show and tea
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The Granby Women’s Breakfast Group will celebrate its 20th anniversary in grand style on Wednesday, June 5.
Fun & Rec
Browse & Borrow — June 2024
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Registration is required for most library programs. To register, visit granby-ct.gov/Library, and click on “Register for a Program” or call the library at 860-844-5275. To learn more about upcoming programs, sign up for the library’s monthly eNewsletter.
People
Unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels
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Lost Acres Vineyard owner, Michelle Niedermeyer, honored Granby artist Laura Eden during a May reception unveiling the Vineyard’s new wine bottle labels.
Great Outdoors
GLT Bird Walks identify nearly 60 species, including a loon
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At the GLT’s annual Mother’s Day Bird Walks, participants identified —either by sight or sound — nearly 60 species of birds, including a Virginia rail, a pair of scarlet tanagers, and, for the first time ever at Dismal Brook, a loon!
Great Outdoors
Rhubarb pie is a spring delicacy
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Well, spring has arrived and not only is our world turning green again, but the rhubarb is flourishing! This is a tried-and-true recipe from my mom.
Great Outdoors
In praise of forest paths and strawberries
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Stepping into the forest is magic. You leave the man-made world and your busy life behind as nature greets your senses.
The Garden Corner
Homemade and effective natural pesticides for your garden
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June has finally arrived. The perfect time to plant outdoor flower and vegetable gardens. The benefits of growing, harvesting and enjoying farm to table fresh produce far exceed any store-bought veggies. The pride one feels when picking that fresh pepper, or eating a juicy cherry
Drumrolls
In Memory Of …
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Dutton, Barbara (Orkney), 86, wife of the late Rev. Dwight A. Dutton, April 6