FARM & BOTTLE IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR LOCALLY SOURCED, FARM-FRESH GOODIES
The inspiration behind Farm & Bottle came from a love of the Hudson Valley and the farms and businesses that make up the local economy here.
FLORAL & FIELD: A DEEP LOVE OF LOCAL FLOWERS AND COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS
“Floral & Field was created to support farmers and florists, particularly along the East Coast, who want to better understand the standards, systems, and relationships involved in selling and sourcing wholesale flowers,” says Alisa Bolduc, founder of Floral & Field, a farmer and wholesale consulting business.
BETTER AT HOME
“I’ve always been interested in food, but I didn’t initially see it as a formal career path. I majored in musical theater after all,” chef and author Colu Henry muses. Henry’s winding career history has led to the publication of her third cookbook, Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In, which releases on March 10, 2026.
TRI CORNER FEED
Tri Corner FEED (which stands for food equity, education, and distribution), was established in 2023 as an evolution of Linda and James Quella’s seven years of hands-on farming experience in the region at Q Farms, which was located in Sharon, CT.
THE DAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
Buying or selling a house is no easy feat, and Mahar understands that. Helping clients through one of the most major life transitions is not something that he takes lightly.
Online resources to consider for your next home workout
Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.
Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?
Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season.
Building a fitness program that’s right for you
For many, starting a new fitness program is often high on the list of resolutions at the start of each new year. We all know that exercise and physical activity are incredibly important to overall health, but it can be daunting to figure out where to start. Find out how to create your own workout routine with the steps below.
One year after opening, Le Jardin is growing more than just flowers in Amenia
“Le Jardin truly started out of a love for beauty and a desire to share it with our new community after moving upstate from the city. I began growing flowers simply because they made me happy, and before I knew it, that turned into farmers markets, then weddings and events, and suddenly, I needed far more space than my kitchen table,” muses Romane Recalde, owner of Le Jardin flower farm and flower shop in Amenia, NY.
Tips for reducing joint pain as you age
AARP reports that an estimated 53.2 million (or 1 in 5) adults in the United States have arthritis, and the majority of them (about 88 percent) are aged 45 and older. “It’s a very large public health problem,” Elizabeth Fallon, lead author on the report in AARP said. “Arthritis is a leading cause of activity limitations and disabilities, and it can be costly to both individuals and the healthcare system.”