Franklin, MA - A program and live demonstration on how to make sourdough bread and starter mix will highlight the October meeting of the Franklin Garden Club. Members will receive a dehydrated starter mix to take home. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 6-8:30 p.m., beginning with an informal social time from 6-6:30. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member.

The program will be presented by Olivia Thomes of Hares Paw Farm, Lakeville, MA. The farm was founded in 2020 by Olivia and her husband. They were seeking simplicity and a reconnection to nature. Operations consist of all natural practices: no-till, no sprays, and crops are cared for and harvested all by hand. Thomes has more than 10 years of experience offering workshops in a variety of fields.

The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.