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This year, McLean Game Refuge is embarking on a habitat restoration project. Part of this project will involve clearing trees to encourage wildlife diversity in its meadows, an important part of the New England ecosystem. Wildlife diversity fosters ecosystem resilience by supporting pollinators, birds and small mammals, all while bolstering the soil health.
The seeding greenhouse is quickly filling with the promise of the summer season. Soon, the seedlings will be planted in the fields, the growing season will be in full swing, and the summer harvest will begin.
Sign up today for our CSA and enjoy nutrient-rich, delicious, chemical-free produce all summer long. CSA shares are selling quickly. Don’t miss out.
The Granby Land Trust’s Godard Preserve trailhead, located off of Donahue Road in North Granby, welcomes visitors to this special property.
This winter’s snow has created terrific conditions for outdoor enthusiasts on Granby Land Trust trails.
Support Great Global Cleanup® on Earth Day weekend, Coffee and Cocoa at the Cabin, and Volunteers needed!
Japanese barberry was imported to the US in the late 1800s and widely planted in landscapes, often as hedges to prevent through-passage or in problem areas where other plants did not grow. Once established, it crowds out other plants, changing soil chemistry and inhibiting forest regeneration.
Here is a good example of the Japanese barberry removal technique recommended by the Farmington River Watershed Association.
For about 50 years, the Granby Community Garden has played a quiet but meaningful role in Granby’s community life, offering residents a shared place to grow food, learn from one another, and stay connected to the land.
In northern Connecticut, spring gardening (March through May) focuses on indoor seed starting, cleaning up debris, improving soil and planting cool-weather crops. Start peppers, tomatoes and eggplants indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost date.
This is simply delicious! A dear friend worked at Rosie’s Bakery in Boston 40+ years ago and always brought it when she visited.