Friends of Holcomb Farm
Friends of Holcomb Farm — October 2025
|
Holcomb Hoedown a huge success, Meanwhile… a bountiful season at the farm, Farm-to-School Connection, Winter CSA Shares!, and a building in our future
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Meet the Holcomb Farm Crew
|
Last month we shared photos and crew notes on some of the crew, and we are delighted to introduce the rest!
Granby Land Trust
Granby Land Trust — October 2025
|
Annual Juried Art Show — Oct. 30 to Nov. 30, Annual Meeting & Community Supper, Oct. 19
Great Outdoors
The story of the Town Green Ginkgo
|
For possibly up to 50 years, a beautiful ginkgo biloba graced the Granby Town Green. A stately tree that has been growing on our planet since the dinosaurs roamed, there is but the one species, biloba.
Great Outdoors
Open Farm Day Draws Crowds Sept. 6
|
Angel Horses’ residents are appreciative of friendly pats.
Great Outdoors
Fall brings leaf-peepers and pumpkins!
|
Each September we try to predict the intensity of the peak autumnal display. It’s more than a coin toss, as foliage reports take rainfall, sunshine and temperature into consideration.
Great Outdoors
Caponata uses seasonal vegetables
|
I hope you try this recipe while the farmstands are full of produce. While visiting my husband’s cousin in Italy in August, she served us the most delicious caponata as an appetizer. There are lots of variations but this recipe is closest to the one we had. Enjoy!
Great Outdoors
Closed bottle gentian
|
Closed bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii) at the Granby Land Trust’s Dismal Brook Wildlife Preserve in North Granby.
Great Outdoors
Granby Horse Council visits Valkyrie Equestrian Center and Julien’s Farm Store
|
On July 16, Julien’s Farm Store hosted the Granby Horse Council (GHC) during its monthly meeting that was held at Valkyrie Equestrian Center. Carolyn Mainardi, Valkyrie’s owner, gave a tour to start off the evening. GHC members and guests walked through the stables, past the indoor and outdoor rings, and were introduced to equine residents along the way.
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Friends of Holcomb Farm — September 2025
|
Collaboration and Community, Meet the Farm Crew!, and Upcoming Events