Great Outdoors
Retired forester returns to tree trail
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Sometimes, a single individual helps make something big happen. Recently such an individual visited the Holcomb Tree Trail arboretum as a guest of the Friends of Holcomb Farm.
Great Outdoors
The Goats of Granby: Goats as pets
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In September, the first article in this series stated, “Some consider the goat to be ‘the new dog.’ A goat’s potential to be a delightful pet will be explored later.” Be assured that no competition between goats and dogs is suggested or implied: only an opening of one’s mind to a variation, a novel outlook on what can be a “pet.”
Friends of Holcomb Farm
Friends of Holcomb Farm — October 2024
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Holcomb Hoedown Success!, Another Open Farm Day celebration, Summer is winding down, Last big event of the year: Harvest Dinner and Live Auction, and Purchase a Laura Eden print to benefit Fresh Access
Granby Land Trust
Granby Land Trust — October 2024
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Calling all artists—enter the GLT Art Show!, Join the Granby Land Trust, and Annual Meeting and Potluck Supper is Oct. 20
Great Outdoors
What are EWE looking at?
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Carol and Peter Sepe brought some of their sheep to Lost Acres Vineyard for Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14.
Great Outdoors
SBP Walking Path construction started
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Parks and Rec has announced that construction on the long-awaited walking path at Salmon Brook Park has commenced! This path will provide park goers a safe space to get those steps in and enjoy the beauty of the park.
The Garden Corner
It is time for fall planting
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Summer months are slipping by, and fall is right around the corner with its shorter days and cooler nights. Many think that the end of summer heralds the end of our planting and garden season. That is not necessarily the case.
Great Outdoors
Honey Cake is a sweet autumn treat
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Autumn was one of the most important periods of the year in ancient times, as daylight began to fade and darkness lay ahead.
Great Outdoors
The Goats of Granby: Goat people of Granby and North Granby
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Nancy Butler refers to 30-year-old “senior citizen” pony Bayberry and Lyric Farm’s three Alpine goats as “my little barn children.”
Events
Open Farm Day 2024
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Granby’s Open Farm Day, Sept. 14, was graced with perfect weather for the 19 agricultural businesses and organizations that participated.