Category Archives: Comstock, Ferre, & Co.

A new venture to preserve traditions that were such a part of the fabric of life in the 19th Century.

Come join us for a fun-filled day of
music, food and entertainment on May 26!

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Comstock, Ferre & Co. will be hosting the third annual Heirloom Festival Continue reading

 

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AHH, WINTER GARDENING (INDOORS) Not Possible? Think Again–by David Porcaro
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How does picking fresh greens inside your own home in the middle of winter sound? Pretty inviting I’d say. Well you can do it with a little effort, time and artificial lighting. That’s right, with any kind of grow light … Continue reading

 

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Comstock Hosts All-day Seed Saving Workshop
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On August 26, 2012, Comstock, Ferre and Company is hosting a seed saving workshop. A joint project presented by CT NOFA in conjunction with Comstock, Ferre and Co. Continue reading

 

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Our 2nd annual Heirloom Festival goes over big!
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A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out on June 3rd to enjoy and participate in Comstock, Ferre & Co’s 201st year of selling seeds in New England. Continue reading

 

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Our biggest event of the year is coming up on June 3rd!
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Enjoy the ambience of nineteenth-century costumes, accompanied by demonstrations, displays, music, and much more at this anniversary celebration on Sunday, June 3. Continue reading

 

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Spring has Sprung at Comstock, Ferre & Co.!
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Due to unseasonably warm weather this winter, the warmest on record, young tender blooms are popping up all around! Continue reading

 

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William Woys Weaver Praises The Wetherfield Red Onion
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Culinary historian William Woys Weaver talks about the onion which has become Comstock Ferre & Co’s mascot. Continue reading

 

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Connecticut GMO Labeling Bill Gets Hearing
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A sweeping bill to require labeling of GMO ingredients in processed foods was discussed before the Connecticut General Assembly. Continue reading

 

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Packing and Picking Taking Off!
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Since the 2012 Comstock, Ferre and Co. catalog has been arriving in customers’ mailboxes for the last couple of weeks, orders have begun to pour in! Continue reading

 

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Comstock’s Donation Program in Full Swing for Spring…
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At Comstock, our own giving season is just just getting going! Continue reading

 

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