What a perfect day for an outdoor event. With more cars and people than ever before, this was one of our most successful Octoberfests to date. Thank you to all that participated.  

Ingredients 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup flour 1/3 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 can chicken broth 2/4 cup milk 2 cups cooked chicken (1 oven roaster cooked and shredded) 1 bag frozen mixed vegetables 1 egg 1-2 tablespoons water 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to […]

Ingredients 1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 stick melted, 1/2 stick softened 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon […]

Planting annuals can bring instant gratification for any gardener. Bright colors and countless combinations and sizes can contribute to beautiful landscapes or container gardens. Annuals are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. Planted from seeds or seedlings, most annuals flower continuously during the spring and summer and then die with the […]

Attracting birds to your garden can be a rewarding endeavor. Food/water, birdhouses and natural shelter help birds flourish and allow you to have a close, intimate view of a wide variety of species. Food One central element in attracting birds is a food source. There are a variety of feeders and seeds available today which […]

Butterflies can be seen in a variety of bright colors, making them a welcome guest in any garden. They are attracted to any garden with brightly-colored flowers that are rich in nectar. When possible, locate flowering plants in a sunny, protected area as butterflies need sunlight to stay warm. Also, avoid using pesticides in that […]

Attracting hummingbirds brings life and movement to a garden. A hummingbird garden can be as simple as a flower box or planters on a deck, or as elaborate as a large perennial border. The height of the plants you choose is important to vary the space around blooms, allowing the hummingbirds to hover. The goal […]

There are many insects crawling around in our gardens which perform vital duties and help them grow. These naturally beneficial bugs perform valuable services such as pollination as well as pest control. Using these insects to control pests has been a common practice for many years now and is regularly implemented by many experienced gardeners. BENEFICIAL […]

Nematodes are tiny worm-like organisms, most of which are found living naturally in soil. They attack and kill soil-dwelling and boring insects such as weevils, grubs, beetles, maggots and cutworms. Nematodes are desirable to use since they do not endanger people, pets or even earthworms. Using living, natural biological control agents sustains and augments the […]

The birch leaf miner is a tiny wasp-like sawfly that feeds between the surfaces of birch leaves.  Repeated attacks over several years may weaken a tree, making it more susceptible to damage from other insects. Identification and Life Cycle The birch leaf miner overwinters as mature larvae in the soil beneath a tree. In early […]