LaFayette

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LaFayette area appLe orchards, LaFayette

Just south of Syracuse and easily accessible from i-81, Lafayette boasts several historic claims. Before being named after american revolutionary War and French national hero, the Marquis de Lafayette, the site was the seat of the central government of the Haudenosaunee (iroquois) confederacy and the scene of notable native american gatherings, ceremonies and traditions. today Lafayette can boast its location at the crossings of two of the longest highways in the United States – route 20 and route 11 – spanning all the way from canada to Florida and from the east coast to the West.

Lafayette has always been known as a richly forested agricultural area with excellent apple orchards. the long-standing Lafayette apple Festival (october 9 & 10, 2021) is one of central new York’s favorite events. rides, free entertainment, an outstanding arts and crafts show, mouth-watering apple fritters and home-baked apple pie, plus some of the most original scarecrows you will ever see at the Scarecrow contest bring back the crowds every year. For coViD updates, check the website lafayetteapplefest.org.

23980 Sentinel Heights Road, Lafayette 315-677-0286; cartolwatsongreenhouse.com carol Watson’s Greenhouse is a gardener’s oasis, a place filled with beauty, unique finds and a friendly, knowledgeable staff ready to answer questions and help figure out what might be best for your particular garden. You will be delighted by the fragrances and colors of unusual plants and tropicals, along with a broad array of old favorites. Wander through the displays. Sit for a while with a cup of coffee by the 4-tier stone fountain in the main greenhouse. Have some creative fun at the “terrarium Bar” where you will find all the materials needed to make any size terrarium (confirm availability due to coViD).

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carol, who earned her degree in retail Marketing at Syracuse University, also curates a great assortment of garden art, from yard ornaments and pottery to birdhouses, sculptures, ceramic totems and special items by local artists and american crafts people. new items arrive weekly. this treasure of a place is not your cookie-cutter big box store. So, pack your questions, your dog (the greenhouse is dog-friendly), your kids (they will enjoy the grounds), your lunch (have a picnic on site) and head to Lafayette for a happy summer day. check the website for special events and classes.

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enjoy the beauty and tranquility at this special place as you find plants and garden art perfect for your yard. carol and her friendly staff will be on hand to answer questions, offer suggestions and help you make the best landscaping choices for your budget and summer needs. Let the experts help you take full advantage of our all too brief summer season.

2843 US Route 11, Lafayette 315-677-8154; oliverscampers.com Visit oliver’s for all your rV and camping vehicle dreams and needs. You will find experienced technicians, a great inventory of rVs, Fifth Wheels, travel trailers and more, plus fair prices and special packages, financing opportunities and excellent service. check out their inventory online or, better yet, visit in person to get that hands-on feel for the many options oliver’s has to offer.

We carry a wide variety of brands including: Hideout, Astoria, Aspen Trail, Shadow Cruiser, Minnie, Micro Minnie, Voyage, Hike, and A-Liner. Stop by today and take a look! Family Owned & Operated

oliver’s campers inc. in LaFayette will help you get going in the right direction. they offer a great inventory of rVs, Fifth Wheels, travel trailers and more, plus a knowledgeable staff ready to answer questions, work with financing and keep things running with their excellent service and parts department. What are you waiting for? Let oliver’s help you get going.