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Light 'em up
Another Thanksgiving has come and gone, and now we counting down the days till Christmas. Since I was a kid, I can remember driving around at night to see all the lights displays. Of course as a kid, … more
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Old sayings
Trying to get ready for our Black Friday Sale next week has got me running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I said that today to a few of my staff and the older staff member new … more
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Where has the time gone?
Where has this fall gone already? We are half way through November, and I can't believe black Friday is only two weeks away. Deer season is already in full swing and after spending a lot of time … more
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The Aluminum Guru
So I received an email today from our True Value sales representative about a very interesting topic, a shortage of aluminum cans. He sent along a report compiled from CEO reports and Credit Suisse … more
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This picture is a couple of years old, but you get the picture. Dividing is not an exact science.
Dig & Divide
We have had a couple of good frosts now, most of the leaves have fallen and the perennials are starting to die back down to the ground. Before they are gone all the way this is a good time to dig and … more
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Different peppercorns
Nothing to sneeze at
So this spring we sold many different types of peppers, from Green Bells to Carolina Reapers. But one type of pepper we didn't have, black pepper. The types of peppers we have are from the … more
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The Worm Factory 360 Composting Bin
Composting
Reading the Democrat on Tuesday, I saw the headline about the tipping fees going up at the landfill. It's not a done deal yet, but that is just a formality at this point. The legislators already said … more
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The Spotted Lanternfly
Trees Beware
About a year ago, I wrote about lanternflies and emerald ash borers. Well I got a report this week that Roger Brucher from Fosterdale Equipment, caught a spotted lanternfly in Cochecton last week. … more
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Yellowing pine needles
O'Pine
Inevitably, this time of year I will have customers come in worried that their pine trees are dying because they see some yellowing of the needles. Evergreens, like pine trees, change color in … more
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The Old North Branch Cider Mill
Fall Harvest
Well the frost this week probably took care of the garden and most of the flowerbeds, but there is still plenty to harvest in late September and October. Cabbage, broccoli and brussel sprouts are … more
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Honeybee harvest.
Red, Orange & Goldenrod
The cool nights are starting to change our summer season into the colors of fall, red, orange and Goldenrod. Ah yes, the bane of many people with seasonal allergies, Goldenrod is abloom throughout … more
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Taxing our Ash off
Driving this past holiday weekend, my wife Vicki, commented on how much firewood is just sitting there in the woods along-side the road just rotting. We heat with wood all winter long, and she just … more
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