October gave a party; The leaves by hundreds came: The ashes, oaks, and maples, And those of every name. – George Cooper – The season of mists and mellow fruitfulness is upon us. I’m looking forward to some relaxing days in the garden to putter around and do some clean… Continue reading
The Millbrook Community Garden gardeners want to express our delight and gratitude to members of the Garden Club who are taking over the design and care of the center flower garden. In a short time it has been given new life, beauty, and spectacular color. A bit of history: When… Continue reading
It’s prime market season now so be sure to come out to the next Millbrook Farmers’ Market on Sunday, September 23. The market runs from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Old Millbrook School, 1 Dufferin Street. Recent rains and the ongoing heat are making for a superb crop of fresh… Continue reading
On Wednesday September 5th the Millbrook & Area Garden Club will welcome guest speaker Sean James on the topic “B4 Gardening: Beautiful Blooms for Birds and Bees” with a discussion about pollinators, how to attract them and other desirable wildlife to our gardens; how biodiversity will benefit your garden,… Continue reading
…. I have seen Full many a chill September. Oliver Wendell Holmes I’m hoping that the weather gods bring us some cooler weather in September. The supposedly short northern summer seemed endless this year. Even the drought summer of 2016 didn’t feel like it went on for as long as… Continue reading
Irene Rudigier shakes her head in amazement at how things turn around in life. At her booth in the Millbrook Market, she offers produce that she shunned as a child: things like celeriac, Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish. Growing up in Germany, these items were commonplace, and found in backyard gardens. … Continue reading
Last Saturday the rain held off for a wonderful community event hosted by the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. Travelling on foot or on a complimentary ride on a stylish horse-drawn wagon, visitors were treated to an array of creative displays of local gardening and quilting talents in twenty venues… Continue reading
