The Friends of Holcomb Farm offer an exciting array of programs and events throughout the year—from guided hikes on the Holcomb Tree Trail to seasonal plant sales, cooking demonstrations, gardening workshops, pop-up veggie sales, educational talks, yoga, and more. Beloved traditions like our annual Holcomb Hoedown and Harvest Celebration bring the community together, and we’re always offering exciting new programs. Subscribe to our calendar or follow us on Facebook or Instagram to stay abreast of all that’s going on on the farm!
The key to sustainable success is feeding the soil. Join our own Farm Manager, Joe O'Grady, to learn about numerous soil management strategies utilized to promote sustainable success at Holcomb Farm. These include the use of tailored cover crops, crop rotation, and the application of soil supplements specifically formulated for Granby fields, based on soil […]
Visit us at the Root & Rise Spring Market on Saturday, March 21st at the Lucky Gut Collective, a health and wellness collective with a teaching kitchen, workshop space, community kitchen, and market in Simsbury. Celebrate the shift from Winter to Spring through seasonally supportive foods, educational experiences and intentional local makers. Your experience will […]
Give the gift of backyard beauty to Mom for Mother's Day! We will have tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, brassicas, beans, herbs, flowers, and more to keep mom happy all summer long!
Give the gift of backyard beauty to Mom for Mother's Day! We will have tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, brassicas, beans, herbs, flowers, and more to keep mom happy all summer long!
Build your own terrarium with Allie from MossLife. Looking for a unique and hands-on experience to share with friends or family? Join us for a fun-filled terrarium building party! Whether you’re a plant lover or just looking to get creative, this is the perfect way to spend the morning. Get ready to dig in, decorate, […]
Build your own terrarium with Allie from MossLife. Looking for a unique and hands-on experience to share with friends or family? Join us for a fun-filled terrarium building party! Whether you’re a plant lover or just looking to get creative, this is the perfect way to spend the morning. Get ready to dig in, decorate, […]
Stock up on all the plants you need for your garden. Our seedlings are grown from organic and non-GMO seeds, grown in organic standard soil, and inoculated with beneficial microorganisms to keep them healthy. Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, lettuce, herbs, flowers, and more! Watch for our package deals to get the most bang for your […]
Stock up on all the plants you need for your garden. Our seedlings are grown from organic and non-GMO seeds, grown in organic standard soil, and inoculated with beneficial microorganisms to keep them healthy. Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, lettuce, herbs, flowers, and more! Watch for our package deals to get the most bang for your […]
Curious about cultivating your own gourmet mushrooms at home? Join us for an engaging, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the essentials of growing shiitake mushrooms. What to expect: Learn how to inoculate and grow your own mushroom log with Andy from RMS Growers Inoculate your own log to bring home Get tips for maintaining healthy, […]
Stock up on all the plants you need for your garden. Our seedlings are grown from organic and non-GMO seeds, grown in organic standard soil, and inoculated with beneficial microorganisms to keep them healthy. Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, lettuce, herbs, flowers, and more! Watch for our package deals to get the most bang for your […]
Stock up on all the plants you need for your garden. Our seedlings are grown from organic and non-GMO seeds, grown in organic standard soil, and inoculated with beneficial microorganisms to keep them healthy. Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, greens, lettuce, herbs, flowers, and more! Watch for our package deals to get the most bang for your […]
Celebrate CT Trails Day with a guided tour of the Holcomb Tree Trail. Join us for a two hour easy stroll through the Holcomb Farm Tree Trail and wooded trails over rolling hills. This hike will include beautiful vistas along arboretum paths, coupled with trails through a mature forest. The pace will be easy and […]