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May 2023 News from Greenfield Hill Grange No. 133
 

By Jim & Lori Golias

  MAY 17, 2023 --

 On April 1st. Greenfield Hill Grange was the venue for a Luncheon and Panel Discussion. The subject was “Building a Local Food Supply”. There were three speakers. Cornelia Olsen, grange member, spoke about her experience of turning her lawn into a backyard farm. Haley Schulman spoke about her work with the organization Food Rescue, US, Fairfield County. And Sean Fitzpatrick, the founder of Real Food CT, spoke about growing and distributing fresh vegetables to food- insecure people in Connecticut’s large cities, There was a large turnout for a delicious lunch and interesting talk.

How do you plant a pollinator garden? Join us for a luncheon on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 12 to 2.

$20 a person, lunch included. Plants, prizes, gifts and more. Greenfield Hill Grange, 1873 Hillside Rd., Fairfield. Learn how to create a pollinator garden in your yard with garden plans and tips that make it easy to get started. Please reserve by May 12. Reservations required.

Call Jim 203-259-8023 or Steve. 203 367-7343. Menu: chicken, eggs, or tuna salad on a croissant, Caesar salad, coffee, tea, juice, and dessert.

If you love your freedom, thank a veteran. The Greenfield Hill Grange has been collecting puzzles, games, snacks, and necessities for the veterans at the VA hospital in West Haven.

Nancy Olson and Cathy Raynor recently made a delivery of these much needed (and appreciated) donations.

Our donation box is now empty and needs to be replenished for the next trip to the VA.

Spring advice: “Don’t tell secrets in the garden. The potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears, and the beanstalk.

 

 
 
 

 
     
     
       
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