Upcoming Virtual Presentations

Greenwich Library have asked for 3 more virtual powerpoint presentations over the summer.

July 29th 7pm

THE YORKSHIRE DALES:FROM HERRIOT TO HOME
Set in the heart of Northern England, this rural landscape formed the backdrop of James Herriot's book and PBS TV series "All Creatures Great & Small"
This presentation includes photos and descriptions of the dales from medieval times, to the present day, and follows a circuitous route from the northerly Wenslydale where James Herriot entered the Dales in 1939 to the southernmost  Airedale where I spent my formative years.

Aug 22nd 2pm 

STONE IN THE GARDEN 
Describes not how, but where to place stone in the garden, and which material to use when creating contrast or harmony. From steps and paths to direct or invite,through mosaics, follies, benches, seats, and other whimsies, to ponds and patios to relax and refresh.

Sept 24th 7pm

STONEWELL FARM

Creating a sense of place. comments on the ever evolving community here at Stonewell Farm. Sometimes tragic, often humorous. A community as one, on hearing the alarm call of chickens, ducks or turkeys, All eyes, including ours look to the sky for the circling raptor.

Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm by Michelle Becker Back by popular demand, we're firing up the beehive oven and preparing more pizzas this coming weekend, Fri. June 21st and Sat. June 22nd. from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. We try to change the menu every weekend but some perennial favorites will be included. Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm Friday, June 21st & Saturday June 22nd 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM We'll be firing up the oven again and preparing 14" Pizzas-To-Go.  Please scroll to the bottom for information on how to order. The pizzas we're offering this weekend are: Bacon, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00 Garlicky Shrimp, sun-dried tomato pesto (from our garden) and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00   (No Picture available) Spinach, sauteed garlic, ricotta and Pecorino-Romano cheese.   $18.00    (No Picture available) Classic Margherita with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmesan  $16.00 Plain Cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.     $14.00 Order a day in advance, this allows us to prepare enough fresh dough and toppings. Call or text 860-810-8802 to place your order and specify when you would like your pizza to be ready for pick-up. Forms of payment include Venmo, Exact Cash or Check. While you're here, pick up a dozen of our beautiful, fresh free-range eggs, they'll be at the pick-up station. To maintain physical distancing, we will have a pick-up station that's clearly marked. Stonewell Farm is located at 39 Beckwith Rd., Killingworth, CT 06419

Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm by Michelle Becker Three years ago we finished our stone, wood fired oven. Over the years numerous friends, neighbors and family have enjoyed the exceptional 'pizza rustica' that this authentic beehive oven produces and have suggested we make  our pizzas available to the wider public. And so, during this difficult time of maintaining physical and social distancing, we're pleased to offer these pizzas to you, our neighbors Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm Friday, June 12th & Saturday June 13th 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM We'll be firing up the oven and preparing 14" Pizzas-To-Go. The pizzas we're offering this weekend are: Bacon, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00 Garlicky Shrimp, Cilantro pesto (from our garden) and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00 (No Picture available) Plain Cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.     $14.00 Classic Margherita with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmesan  $16.00 Broccoli, crushed tomato and a blend of three cheeses & parmesan  $18.00 How to Order: It's best to place your order a day in advance, this allows us to prepare enough fresh dough and toppings. Call or text 860-810-8802 to place your order and specify when you would like your pizza to be ready for pick-up. Forms of payment include Venmo, Exact Cash or Check. To maintain physical distancing, we will have a pick-up station that's clearly marked. Stonewell Farm is located at 39 Beckwith Rd., Killingworth, CT 06419

A Rose by any other name...

This year we made a conscious decision to leave the roses un-pruned.

Most of them have kept a reasonable shape

But not all. I don't mind this informal, floppy look.

This New Dawn for several years climbed on the house front and along the edge of the greenhouse and last year it started climbing up the greenhouse roof.

Now I am intrigued as to how far it will climb. Look how the heat from the greenhouse has promoted the flowers compared to the buds on the house front.