This post from the NYTs about purslane, an easy to find weed and superfood, brings me back to some of the discussions we’ve had at Grown in Westhampton. Permaculture means “permanent culture,” and is a concept more or less allied with the concepts of “sustainable economy” and “support your local farmer.” In its most authentic [...]
Introduction to Permaculture Grown in Westhampton will host Rick Tracy of Intervale Farm, who will present an introduction to the philosophy and practice of permaculture. Permaculture is an interesting approach to agriculture that values local self-reliance, and strives to harmonize farming with native ecological processes. Rick is a third generation farmer at Intervale, and president [...]
Reading about the 3 Sylvesters Judd in Life and character of the Rev. Sylvester Judd. Grandfather Sylvester established a large farm estate in Southampton, opened general stores in Norwich and Westhampton, and was a Calvinist reverend. “He was one of the members of the first Convention for framing a Constitution for Massachusetts in 1779″: impressive! [...]
