Did you know that bananas are pollinated by bats? This is one of the curiosities that Mark Adams uncovered while preparing a lecture on pollinators for National Pollinator Week. Here are a few more: • Honeybees are not native to North America. • Honeybees live about six weeks in the summer, and each one makes […]

Smarty Plants! Teach Your Child – Gardening Tips By Sue Adams A garden is a great teacher. Children (and adults!) can learn about patience, watchfulness, conservation and respect for nature. But most of all, gardening is downright fun and rewarding. Children are natural explorers who will find joy in simple pleasures, like planting seeds, searching […]

by Mark Adams Forget local – we now have “hyperlocal” fresh vegetables you can grow on your own. Here are 5 essential vegetables that can be grown without any problems – no insect pests, no diseases, no spraying! Just plant, sit back and enjoy. Rules for any Vegetable Garden 1. Start Small – A nice […]

MAKE THE MOST OF OUR FRESH PRODUCE EVEN BEFORE YOU COOK IT   When you get those fruits and vegetables home, GIVE ‘EM A BATH: • Wipe down any work surfaces • Thoroughly wash your hands • Rinse produce under warm – not hot – running water for about 30 seconds, removing any visible signs […]

In 1941, Dorothy Adams, the 2nd of Ralph and Mary’s four children, was crowned Apple Blossom Queen (May) and Queen of the Hudson Valley Apple Harvest Festival (September). The articles are courtesy of the historical archives of Newspapers.com.  

(Fun and Interesting) Earth Day Facts To inspire you to keep our planet healthy and green by understanding our impact on the environment   – The very first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970, founded by then-Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson. His biggest inspiration? Witnessing the aftermath of an oil spill – Earth Day […]