If I say the words onion, garlic, and shallot, your mind might not automatically spring to images of beautiful perennial flower borders or even stunning floral arrangements. You are more likely to be picturing vegetable gardens or your kitchen counter. Allium is the Latin word for garlic, and these stalwarts of most people’s culinary repertoire […]
Flower friends it is March! We are almost there. Lighter evenings, warmer temps, maybe just maybe we will get an early spring? Either way it is definitely time to start thinking seriously about the growing season ahead and make some decisions about what we want to have flowering in our gardens this year.
If I […]
Bill Eggers currently works and lives in the Hudson Valley and has seen the spike in property sales. With this increase I hopes to provide valuable insight to homeowners on the benefits of getting their property surveyed.
His expertise stems from his experience as a licensed professional surveyor with over 40 years of experience. Bill currently works at […]
As an English native who ended up gardening in the New England entirely by mistake, my gripping about the length of the gardening season here knows no bounds. I will bore anyone with ears about it. However, the one silver lining to enduring our interminable winters here to then be slapped with an utterly miserable […]
Having a discerning eye for design and a knack for presenting artful spaces isn’t only reserved for those who spend careers dreaming up posh interiors for homes fit for Architectural Digest. Most often, it is the anticipated family get-together or a special time of year that can inspire homemade design gurus everywhere. With the holidays […]
Now that Memorial Day has passed, many folks in the Hudson Valley consider now to be the unofficial start of the summer season. This typically means the beginning of a season of discovery for travelers and lifelong residents alike. Warmer temperatures combined with the lush and vibrant landscapes of upstate New York help open the […]
With Spring in full bloom across the area and a gorgeous May weekend upon us, the time has come to officially herald an end to dark winter days and bring color to your garden. Fortunately for everyone with an affinity for green appendages in our neck of the woods, the folks at Roaring […]
Flowers on Mother’s Day has been a traditional way to symbolize the love and recognition for mothers everywhere since time immemorial. In today’s era of social distancing and self-isolation, sending floral arrangements on Mother’s Day has become a small act that feels especially poignant. As local businesses across the area continue to feel the economic […]
An old family photo, a jewelry trinket, a child’s first drawing, or a stunning piece of fine art. Our sense of sentimentality and the love we hold inside for the things we make or that bring us precious memories can make these pieces come alive with a great design. Whether you want to brighten a […]
Easter Sunday is only two days away, and the time has come when we typically begin to prep our meals, finalize our Sunday travel schedules, and put the finishing touches on holiday decorations. This year, Easter will find nearly all of us with our immediate family exclusively and, sadly for many, alone entirely. Still, the […]