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Forced Bulbs for the Holidays!
Amarylis
October and November are perfect for starting amarylis bulbs for Christmas and New Years. Plant in pots with the top third of the bulb above the soil. Moisten soil and place in a warm sunny spot; if it's too cool or there isn't enough light, they'll get tall and leggy. As the leaves and flower stalk grow water as needed, keeping only as moist as a wrung out sponge. Rotate the pot if the plant starts to lean towards the light.
Narcissus
These bulbs can be potted in soil or placed on decorative stone or glass with water in the base of the container.
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Plant Garlic Now!
Garlic is planted in the fall and harvested the following year in mid to late summer. Here in CT, look for hard neck seed garlic-it grows best in our climate. Enrich the soil with compost, plant each clove about 1" deep and water.
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Victorian Festival
Sharon Springs, NY
Step back in time on December 3, 2011 when the little town of Sharon Springs, NY hosts the second annual Victorian Festival. Along with the Fabulous Beekman Boys, proprietors of the American Hotel, Black Cat Cafe and many other townspeople of this village coordinate a festival to honor the Victorian time period.
The above photo is from 2010; there's a costume contest, a play performed on the balcony of the American, dances from the period with audience participation and the most delicious meals prepared from mostly local producers. Stop in to the Beekman Mercantile for unique gifts, soothing goat's milk soaps and the famous Blaak cheese! For more information, go to beekman1802.com and watch for details.
Asian Longhorned Beetle
Anoplophora glabripennis (ALB), has been discovered attacking trees in the United States. The ALB arrived in the United States within hardwoods cut into crates and pallets and used to import goods from Asian countries. There are currently known infestations being eradicated in New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. Damage from these infestations has resulted in the removal of more than 30,000 trees and costs in excess of $269 million since the discovery of the infestations in 1996. The ALB was recently confirmed in Worcester, Massachusetts. The close proximity to Connecticut puts our forests at risk. The ALB is a serious threat to U.S. trees. The ALB has the potential to wreak havoc nationwide, affecting such industries as lumber, maple syrup, nursery, and tourism.
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