We harvested this year's potato crop under dark, heavy clouds last Saturday. Thanks to the all-star team of potato pickers we worked in record time, finishing up hours before any rain started to fall. The fields are slowing being emptied, row upon row being replaced by freshly … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Crops Readying for Winter
Archives for September 2012
Canning Green Beans at the Grange
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a773hVtMW6U Barbara Kunzi lead a demonstration and workshop at the Whallonsburg Grange Community Kitchen last week on pressure canning green beans. I've wanted to learn about preserving vegetables and fruit ever since returning to gardening in … [Read more...] about Canning Green Beans at the Grange
Barn Dance at Black Kettle Farm
Join Lakeside School for its 14th barn dance at Black Kettle Farm on Saturday, October 6th. The farm is on the corner of Cook and Leaning Road in Essex, NY. Chili Dinner begins at 5:30 pm for $5. Dancing for kids begins at 6:30 pm and dancing for all starts at 7:00 pm. The … [Read more...] about Barn Dance at Black Kettle Farm
September 26, 2012 Meeting Minutes – Champlain Valley Heritage Network
Champlain Valley Heritage Network Meeting Notes September 26, 2012 Westport Heritage House Present: Dee Carroll, Jim Brangan, Sue Hoxie, Chris Maron, Elizabeth Lee, Morris Glen, Helen Nerska, Garrett Dague and Suzanne Maye On the Trail of the USS MonitorCVHN … [Read more...] about September 26, 2012 Meeting Minutes – Champlain Valley Heritage Network
Wadhams Lecture Series: The Art of Thornton Dial
The Wednesdays in Wadhams Lecture Series at the Wadhams Free Library is starting up again next week! Wednesday, October 3rd at 7:30 An illustrated talk by Charles Russell "In Love and Struggle: The Art of Thornton Dial." Charles Russell, a Westport resident, is Professor … [Read more...] about Wadhams Lecture Series: The Art of Thornton Dial