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NOVEMBER 2022 --
Good Day HG Gardeners,
Last Garden Talk for 2022 and it is going to be very informal as I think my deep dives so I could fully understand the how, the why and the when of taking better care of the soil might have gone way beyond what most want or need to know, I am done for awhile. I tied up many loose ends and I am hoping I can put it all down in a short, compact but comprehensive guide, soon. I would like to talk about Carbon Credits and get other people's feelings, experience, or knowledge on the topic. I will post a link later in this email to a blog, Soil Matters. If you have any questions or topics you would like to discuss, bring them to the Zoom Meeting. I really would like to know what everybody learned this year. I will be honest there are some things about gardening I learned that are not as true as when I first learned them. So gardening is not only a life long educational experience, it has what seems to be some relearning to it. Sorry, many things will only work sometimes in some places and not in others. Keep and write down the things that work for you.
So this Thursday at 7:00 pm. until about 8:30 pm we will the Garden Talk via Zoom.
Here is the link, passcode; grange
Now to keep the lights on and the home fires burning, upcoming events Live and at The Hall.
The last Pancake Breakfast of 2022 is Dec. 4th
No Fib Stick to Your Ribs Pancakes
Hillstown Grange #87 will hold a Holiday pancake breakfast and Book sale on Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 8:30 AM - 11 AM. Come enjoy a Breakfast of Pancakes, including sausage, coffee, tea and juice, all for just $5, $3 for kids under 14. This month's Special pancakes are a variety of holiday inspired pancakes, syrups and sauces along with our plain and chocolate chip pancakes.
Open during breakfast our upstairs hall will be filled with our newly renovated library which has a special area for reading, puzzles, playing games, or just visiting with old friends. A special Holiday Tag sale will also be held. Pick up a few books for winter reading. Come to browse, eat, or just visit the historic 1887 "Hillstown Grange Hall". Free Admission
Hillstown Grange is located at 617 Hills Street, East Hartford, CT. Located in the Hillstown corner of East Hartford, Glastonbury, and Manchester since 1888. The Grange is one of the oldest Agricultural and Community Service groups in the United States.
The Second Drum Circle on Nov. 21st. from 6:00 pm. - 7:30 pm.
COME and bang the drum to have some fun !!
Hillstown Grange is holding a Drum Circle Event on Monday, November 21 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Michelle Butler of Joyful Distractions will be facilitating the Drum Circle. These sessions are meant to lift the spirits of others by creating a safe healing space for anyone seeking peace, joy and connection. The style of Drum played, is called a Djembe, which means, “to gather together in peace”. Cost is $10. No experience necessary to learn the how to play.
Hillstown Grange is located at 617 Hills Street, East Hartford, CT. Located in the Hillstown corner of East Hartford, Glastonbury, and Manchester since 1888. The Grange is one of the oldest Agricultural and Community Service groups in the United States. For more information on this event: Frank at 860-690-2945 or e-mail hillstowngrange@aol.com
Hillstown Grange to host a Paint Pour Class
Hillstown Grange will be hosting a Paint Pour Class Fundraiser on Friday, December 9 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Each person will get a lesson on the paint pouring process and end up with a beautiful piece of art. Paints, canvas and supplies to make one piece will be provided. A demonstration is included on preparing the paint and a few different methods used, to manipulate the paint onto the canvas. Cost is $25 for the 90-minute session. Space is limited and you can register by contacting Frank or Michelle.
Hillstown Grange is located at 617 Hills Street, East Hartford, CT. Located in the Hillstown corner of East Hartford, Glastonbury, and Manchester since 1888. The Grange is one of the oldest Agricultural and Community Service groups in the United States.
For more information on this event: Frank at 860-690-2945 or e-mail hillstowngrange@aol.com. Michelle at 860-558-4688 or kma.dedominicis@gmail.com
***Here is the link to the blog on What is a Soil Carbon Credit at Soil Matters, Get The Scoop. I would like to have as many as possible to discuss because I am missing something. It seems far to complicated and takes too much trust to work, plus money is involved.*
I have been sitting in on a few webinars and have had some of my questions answered on a few of them which is why I attend live webinars. I do believe because it seems everybody is running out of money, the free webinar may go the way of the dinosaur. I will try and share a couple of things I learned and went ah ha, Thursday.
A final note, John Murphy. Yes, that John Murphy of Murphy's Laws of Gardening will be doing a Workshop/Presentation on Pollinator Pathways in either Jan. or Feb. We will be ironing out the details later this week and will be getting back to you with the details. Can you feel the Buzz!!
One more final note. We are in discussion with Frank and Deidre of Bakery on Main whose company has created the Growing Roots Community Garden in East Hartford, that serves the Senior Center, the town Pantry and intown soup kitchens, hopefully in cooperation we can help to up production and feed more people in town. So eventually, I am hoping that some of you might volunteer a day or two in 2023 on specific dates to help to ensure a bountiful harvest. Again as I know more you will be the first to know. I am hoping several of the Hillstown Grange Gardeners will take note and be part of this community outreach project. I am hoping to utilize the community garden into many hands on demonstrations will still getting done what needs to get done. On the farm we called it a twofer.
Enjoy the day,
Dan
aka The HG Garden Gnome who is looking a lot like Santa
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