February 6, 2025

Maintaining My Blueberry Bushes

Many gardening chores are best done in winter when the plants are dormant. Among them - pruning.

My blueberry bushes produce an abundance of fruit every summer, but they do need some maintenance to keep them productive. Pruning produces larger berries in greater volumes, ensures good air circulation and light throughout the plants, and helps to control diseases that may otherwise spread through the patch.

Here are some photos, enjoy.

February 5, 2025

Nameless Art + Design Show

The next time you're looking for something interesting and inspiring to do, consider attending an art show. It's a great way to appreciate and support the creativity and hard work of the artists involved.

Last week, my operations manager, Matt Krack, attended the second annual Nameless Art + Design Show in New York City. This show focuses on the works of unknown American makers between the years 1600 and 1970. Two dozen dealers from around the country participated in this year's event. Many of the pieces exhibited were utilitarian such as furniture and business supplies. There were also paintings, sculptures, textiles, and children's toys - all made by unknown, little-known, and possibly forgotten crafts people.

Enjoy these photos.

 

February 4, 2025

Early February Snow

The weather has been very erratic this winter. Today we're expecting a mix of sun and clouds with gusty winds developing in the afternoon. Yesterday, we had almost no wind, temperatures in the high 40s, and a fresh three-inch coating of light, fluffy snow.

After this latest snowfall, I was out early, before 6am, to plow the four miles of carriage road that meander through my property. The snow stuck to everything - the tree branches, the fences, and all the burlap-covered urns and boxwood shrubs. By afternoon, some of it had melted as temperatures climbed into the high 40s. We're expecting more precipitation in a couple of days and cold, freezing temperatures next week - winter is not going anywhere just yet.

Here are some of the latest snow shots, enjoy.