At the library: Talk focuses on living off the land

Written by Virginia Cohen
Thursday, 11 March 2010 00:00

Would you like to be able to feed your family from your property?

John Holbrook of Holbrook Farm in Bethel will be at the Mark Twain Library on Sunday, March 14, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. to give tips on how to get the most from your yard.

A seasoned 15-year Connecticut farmer, Mr. Holbrook has developed methods of companion planting, raised beds and the use of beneficial insects to stay organic. He will cover such topics as composting, organic gardening, raising chicks, and will even identify edible delights already growing in your own backyard.

Mr. Holbrook, a Brown University graduate with years of marketing experience, grew up in New Jersey but spent time on his grandparents' farm in Pennsylvania. He inherited his grandparents' green thumb and love of farming at an early age, and put himself through Brown with his landscaping business.

Now a full-time farmer with his wife Lynn, he enjoys the challenges of growing unusual fruits, vegetables and flowers to satisfy the demands of the local community. With a commitment to increasing the number of gardens and farms in the local area, he hopes to create a healthier community. He is happy to share his farming tips that are specific to this area.

Admission is free of charge, and refreshments will be served. Register at the circulation desk or call 203-938-2545. This program is sponsored by the Mark Twain Library Program Committee.

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