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Fall Shopping and Other September Gardening Tips
Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist and Leonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist Taking advantage of fall plant sales, keeping new plantings watered well, and using excess tomatoes are some of the gardening activities for this month. The sales are on. There’s still plenty of time to plant trees and shrubs. Root growth will continue into late fall or…
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Minto Florida Communities – Building the Dream We all know why Florida is such a popular retirement destination. Year round sunshine, white sand beaches, and plenty of fabulous places to live creates quite a draw. Developing master-planned communities that reflect the dream-life that Florida promises takes experienced builders, and Minto is one the best. Let’s…
Read MorePlaces to go for Last-Minute Day Trips
We all know the feeling. It’s Friday afternoon and it’s finally the weekend. But what are you going to do with your Saturday? Housework or yard work? Maybe you need a real break for once, but you can’t afford to take a week’s vacation. Have you ever thought of taking a day trip at the…
Read MoreIt’s That Time of Year Again: Wine Season
It’s That Time of Year Again: Wine Season When the grapes are fully ripened, it is finally time for vineyards to harvest— once again beginning the age-old wine making process. This is based on the sugar, acid, and tannin of the grapes—based on what wine the vineyard desires to make. Experienced vineyards can tell this…
Read MoreFlowers For the Fair
Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont If you haven’t ever entered flowers in the fair, or even considered doing so, you should. It is easy, you often have a good chance at some ribbons and perhaps even monetary awards, and you will be adding to the beauty for all to see. Most underestimate…
Read MorePreserving Your Summer Harvest
Summer is the season of bounty. The days are longer so we’ve got more time to spend outside doing things we really enjoy. For many Americans, gardening tops the list favorite outdoor activities for a variety of reasons. Not only is it good for your health, both physically and mentally, but it’s also good for…
Read MoreListening Leads to Innovative Design
Listening Leads to Innovative Design It is often said the best things come to those who wait. While often overlooked, the same holds true for those who listen. After eight years of extensive research, planning, innovative design, and most importantly, listening to consumer needs, Stanaland Stewart Company is proud to announce a most innovative multi-family…
Read MoreLighthouses: East and West
There is something wondrous about a lighthouse, guiding the way for ships at sea, a beacon in the darkness. Symbolic of truth and guidance, lighthouses are also mysterious places, due to their isolation. They mark dangerous coastlines and safe entries to harbors. While the number of lighthouses is on the decline, due to modern technology…
Read MorePort Saint Lucie Paradise
Port Saint Lucie Paradise If you are in search of paradise, then Port Saint Lucie, Florida, could be the best retirement destination. Only in the serene 1,400 acres of the Tesoro Club will you find two world-class golf courses, a magnificent clubhouse, and beautiful Mediterranean styled homes, all surrounded by flourishing mangrove marshes and bluewater…
Read MoreLiberty Tea
Liberty Tea Dr. Leonard Perry, Extension Professor University of Vermont On a summer tour of Strawbery Banke historic gardens in Portsmouth, NH, I visited one garden that featured plants used for “Liberty Teas.” These were the true tea plant substitutes the colonists began using over 200 years ago after the Dec. 16, 1773 dumping of…
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