Archive for September 2014
Climate Changes in the Garden
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Daily the news has articles relating to extreme weather and climate change. Whether or not you agree with all the predictions, if the climate does continue to get warmer and show extremes from one area to another, and one year to another, here are some impacts these…
Read MoreAn Apple a Day … Apple Picking Season
Autumn is symbolized by many things and activities, one activity being apple picking. Apple picking season runs from late August to late October. Many orchards suggest the best time to go apple picking is mid-September. Every couple weeks a new set of varieties are ripe and ready to pick. When you have a free weekend,…
Read MoreNew England Asters
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Asters are a hardy, easy-to-grow and colorful group of fall-blooming perennials. New England asters are tall perennials that not only are hardy and low maintenance, but also provide vibrant displays of reds, pinks, purples and white in the fall. At a time when most other perennials have…
Read MoreSolutions For A Stress Free Home
Solutions For A Stress Free Home At St. James Plantation in Southport, NC, new homes come in all shapes and sizes. While our homes should be a sanctuary and a place to relax and entertain, we often bring stresses into our homes in the form of physical and mental clutter. Take the opportunity to reevaluate your life, from your…
Read MoreBest Places to Watch a Sunset in September
Best Places to Watch a Sunset in September Right now, from late August into September, is the best time to see a sunset. And there are plenty of places to go to witness spectacular views, including some of the best places to retire. Do you want to watch the sunset over a lake or an…
Read MoreRoad Trip Down I-95
Whether you are driving North to South, or South to North, taking I-95 along the East coast is a nice long trip filled with lots of opportunities. Exploring the areas you’re interested in while on a road trip might help you decide just where you’d like to relocate or retire. You will get a nice…
Read MoreOrigins of Fall Flowers
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Gladioli, asters, chrysanthemums, and everlastings are some of our common fall garden flowers. You may be surprised to learn the origins of these flowers, and that others in past centuries have used them as well. Most of our gladioli came from Africa, where the corms were roasted…
Read MoreThe Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village
The Pickleball Way of Life – Tellico Village Similar to tennis, but with a few small differences—it’s played on a smaller court using a paddle and a plastic ball—the fastest growing sport in America has found a large following at Tellico Village. The tenth biggest group of players in the world, to be exact, and…
Read MorePlaces To Go For Fall Travel
Places To Go For Fall Travel If you’re in the mood for a fall getaway, we’ve got two destinations sure to satisfy your travel bug. The first is Reynolds Plantation, located in Greensoboro, Georgia, right by Lake Oconee. Whether you want to relax or play, there will be something for everyone at this resort style…
Read MoreFruits of Fall
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont Fall is the time most fruits on woody plants, not just on fruit trees, mature and become most colorful. These come in various forms, types, and colors with names such as berries, pomes, and drupes. In addition, there are other attractive fruiting or seed structures on some…
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