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contents 6 Oneida County History Center 9 ADK Journal 12 Valley Girl Adventures 13 Walking Trails 16 MV Astronomy Club 17 Restaurant Guide 22 Local Photography 24 MV Crossword 26 Antiques Guide 29 April in Nature 32 On The Farm with Suzie 37 MV Gardens & Recipes 40 Tales from Shawangunk, Part 67 45 Advertiser Directory 47 Contest Answers

The sound of the birds, the color of spring flowers, and the activity in our little koi pond are extra special to me this year. They are signs of normalcy in this strange new reality.

As I write this, restaurants are closing their doors to dining and other businesses will soon be following suit. Can we publish? I spoke with local leaders and was given the go-ahead.

We are dependent on the many small businesses that support our publication. Where will they be in two weeks when the magazine comes out?

I know Mohawk Valley Living is not important in the grand scheme of things. We are not food producers, we are not a utility or a necessity by any means. But it is my world. It’s what I do.

So I continue as usual and publish an emaciated April issue. Usually, this month’s magazine would be bountiful with spring articles, photos, and ads for greenhouses, Easter and spring events, and businesses awakening from their winter slumber. But nothing is “usual” now.

I count my blessings. I am thankful it is spring so I can get outdoors as much as possible. I wave to my neighbors. I text and FaceTime my family. I deliver flowers (with gLOVEs) to my neighbors. I buy gift certificates from farms and restaurants for myself and friends because we will go there again someday, but they need us now.

As I’m writing this I receive two phone calls from MVL readers asking if the magazine will be there April 1st. I explain that they might only be available at grocery stores and Stewart’s Shops if our regular advertisers are not open. Both callers offer thanks and wish us luck. They are looking for normalcy just like I am—a reminder that we are all in this together. •

MOHAWK VALLEY LIVING MAGAZINE April 2020

PUBLISHERS Lance and Sharry Whitney EDITOR Sharry Whitney DESIGN & LAYOUT Lance David Whitney ASSISTANT EDITOR Shelley Malenowski ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE Susan Collea CONTRIBUTORS Peggy Spencer Behrendt, Carol Higgins, Suzie Jones, John Keller, Melinda Karastury, Rebecca McLain, Susan Perkins, Matt Perry, Cynthia Quackenbush, Denise Szarek, Gary VanRiper CONTACT US (315) 853-7133 30 Kellogg Street Clinton, NY 13323 www.MohawkValleyLiving.com mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail.com Mohawk Valley Living is a monthly magazine and television show that explore the area’s arts, culture, and heritage.

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Buel Bible box, brought to the United States from England around 1630

by Janice Reilly and Rebecca McLain The Oneida Historical Society (today the Oneida County History Center) was founded in 1876 to collect and preserve items related to Oneida County history. A number of unique curiosities were also added to the collections during the early days of the History Center to bring the outside world to Utica. Today, these interesting objects serve as a reminder of the organization’s founding and reflect the cultural interests of late 1800’s Oneida County. Each object tells its own story and captures a moment in time. This is the story behind just a few of the History Center’s oldest and earliest collected items.

The Buel bible box is a rare and beautifully carved oak chest that was used to hold family treasures, important papers, the Bible, books, writings, and family photographs. It measures 27 inches wide, 18 inches deep, and eight inches high, and has a handforged lock and key. The front and sides are carved with rosettes in circular floral-like patterns. The lid has a brass plate describing its data. William Buel, the original owner of the box, came first to Connecticut from England in 1630; the box descended through the family generations until it was presented by Dr. Wales Buel at a May meeting of the “Oneida Historical Society” in 1917. Dr. Buel, born in Utica in 1837, practiced medicine in Oneida County for more than 50 years. The doctor’s grandparents, Jonathan and

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The homestead was partially damaged when a jet airplane crashed in Walesville in July 1954.

Only two other boxes made by Buel or his son Samuel survive; one at Yale University and another at the Metropolitan Museum Art; the latter being donated by Mrs. Russell Sage in 1909. The History Center can be proud of this ownership and is often solicited for information about the box.

A cannon ball was donated to the History Center in 1897, but dates back to before our country’s birth. It was found at Fort Bull, which was located on Wood Creek in Rome, NY. This structure was one of two forts built by the British in 1755 to safeguard this strategic location and secure supply lines to Oswego during the French and Indian War. Fort Williams, located on the Mohawk River, was the other fort built during this time period. In March of 1756, the fort was attacked by French, Canadian, and Native American forces. Almost 60 of the British garrison were captured during this assault and the fort was destroyed. Fort Wood Creek was built to replace Fort Bull and to strengthen British presence. This historic site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Cannon ball from Fort Bull. The fort located in Rome, NY was attacked by French, Canadian, and Native American forces in March of 1756

The Akkadian cuneiform block is one of the oldest item’s in the History Center’s collection. It likely traveled to the United States from ancient Mesopotamia .

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The Akkadian cuneiform block is one of the oldest item’s in the History Center’s collection. It likely traveled from ancient Mesopotamia to the United States, and ended up in Utica by way of Ninevah. It holds an ancient message in a form of writing called cuneiform, which produced by the use of a pointed rod to leave indentations in clay. The identification tag originally listed the block as Egyptian Hieroglyphics; however, summer intern Ben Schrantz made an exciting discovery while researching for an exhibit in 2016. He enlisted three professors and experts to assist in its identification and translation of this block: Dr. Arnold of SUNY Fredonia, Dr. Owen of Cornell, and Mr. Englund of UCLA. The writing on this block was identified as cuneiform of Akkadian dialect and translation revealed its age to be around almost 3000 years old! The text praises King Shalmanezer V (726-722 BC), who is mentioned in the book of 2nd Kings in the Bible. The block is believed to be a practice block due to the quality of indentation.

The Buel Bible box, the Fort Bull canon ball, and the Akkadian cuneiform block are just three of the thousands of fascinating objects found in the History Center’s care. You’re invited to come discover the other amazing pieces of history found in the History Center collection and on display. •

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Now begins the time of year when fair-weather hikers begin to hit the trails.

Those with cabin fever, especially considering the current crisis, are more than ready to respond to the music of the songbirds, the milder temperatures, and the promise of new life evident in the budding trees and ferns.

The experienced know to avoid the Adirondack’s highest peaks in the spring during what is unromantically known as ‘mud season.’ April showers bring not only spring flowers, but also soft earth difficult to navigate and easily damaged and eroded underfoot.

The shadow sides of the mountains still harbor snow and ice – even through the end of May. I know. My only ‘dICEy’ outing that time of year was on Big Slide which I have seen on public sites recommended as a good spring hike. I would avoid it – and all the higher peaks. No one I know desires a twisted or broken ankle, spending the summer recovering in a cast!

If it is summit fever you have, then check with the DEC for all trail conditions including recommendations and restrictions for all regions within the Park. Visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7865.html.

The trails and pathways at lower elevations should have begun to harden, including some of the fire tower mountains with their outstanding lookouts.

Even though we work out all year long, my hiking buddy and I usually begin the season with a few very modest hikes before tackling anything too ambitious.

And as I indicated in a recent issue of MVL, I am committing this year to more outdoor recreation with the grandkids. That means hitting the popular trails and easy paths along the Fulton Chain of Lakes including trips around Moss Lake, Bubb & Sis, and up Rocky Mountain. Trailheads for all of these modest hikes can be found roadside while traveling up Route 28 between Old Forge and Inlet. The trailhead for Ferd’s Bog with its incredible bird

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Have more time? That’s when we’ll be ascending Castle Rock in Blue Mountain Lake or Coney Mountain with its 360 degree view of the Tupper Lake region.

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The Everyday Adventures of Mohawk Valley Girl

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View of the historic stone mills in Little Falls from the Healthy Heart Fitness Trail

by Cynthia Quackenbush

One sunny day in early spring, I found a delightful place to take a walk in Little Falls. I knew it was there, but now that I’ve actually walked it, I can recommend it.

I parked at Canal Place and walked over the little bridge. There was Benton’s Landing, where LiFT, Little Falls Theatre Company performed Shakespeare in years past. Will we do it again this year? Time will tell.

When I was done reminiscing (it didn’t take long, since I was really there to walk), I walked up the small incline and headed down the path on the left. I saw the sign saying it was the Healthy Heart Fitness Trail. Full disclosure: I did not thoroughly read it. I never check my heart rate while I exercise, because I can never find the pulse in my neck, like everybody else does. I just don’t worry about it. Anyways, I was walking more for entertainment than fitness. That it was exercise was purely a bonus.

My only regret was that I neglected to wear a hat with a brim on such a bright, sunny day. I had to hold one hand up, even though I was wearing my prescription sunglasses. Still, everything looked lovely, as it usually does in the sunshine. I looked out over the canal, and over at the bare trees and bushes. I must come again later in the year, when everything is green.

I saw some geese up ahead of me, and tried to get some pictures. It is not easy taking pictures with my tablet on a sunny day. I can barely see the screen to put my password in, then sometimes I can’t see what the picture is going to look like. That’s all right, though. It makes for a nice surprise when a picture turns out well, and it is no problem to delete a bad one.

At one point, I heard a car behind me. I was startled, because this is more a pedestrian path than a road. I moved over onto the grass. A car carrying several 20-somethings? (I’m not great at guessing ages) approached with the windows down.

“Sorry about that!” one of the young men called, while his friends waved. The kids (well, they are kids to me!) in the second car and I exchanged friendly waves.

I wondered what they were up to, but I had my answer soon, as I approached a rock wall. It was no surprise, since Little Falls is known as Rock City, that they were planning to rock climb.

“You’re more energetic than I am,” I said. “I couldn’t climb a rock!” In fact, I tried rock climbing once, many years and many pounds ago. I did not acquit myself well.

I walked as far as Lock 17 before turning around and walking back. It was a lot more comfortable walking with the sun behind me.

I enjoyed my walk. Now I have one more reason to visit Little Falls! •

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Shelter in Place, But get outside!

Be sure to check current NYS guidelines before heading out!

The Canalway Trail is a network of approximately 300 miles of trails that utilize the towpaths of currently active and historic sections of the canal system and also the adjoining abandoned railroad beds. There are many parking areas from which you can reach the trail. These are some of our favorite access points (and great picnic spots, too):

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“Shelter in place” does not mean stay indoors.

Actually fresh air is probably the best remedy for the stress people may be feeling about the restrictions we all must follow during this pandemic.

New York State parks are open for “solitary nature breaks,” though playgrounds are closed. Families of a shared household can enjoy a walk or a bike ride together. Canal trails are open and offer wide walkways, so you can invite a friend to meet (do not drive together) for a walk while still maintaining the 6-foot-plus distancing we all must adhere to. Exercise is important and will cheer you up and the sound of the birds will certainly be appreciated more than ever this year as we look for signs of normalcy in our world.

While enjoying the trails, parks, or sidewalks be sure to make way and steer clear of others, but certainly wave and shout a greeting. Though we are apart, we are all in this together.

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New York State’s highest lock and access over the lock to Moss Island where you might see some rock climbers. Lock parking area located 0.4 miles south of Route 5 on Route 169, Little Falls, NY

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Students come, and students go, but we “locals” get to take advantage of the beautiful college campus trails year round!

Lloyd and Carol Bull Nature Center at HCCC

This outdoor laboratory for science classes is open for the enjoyment of the public, too. The interpretive trail explains the different components of a natural ecosystem. The area includes a farm pond with a picnic area under pines, several black walnut plantations, and a bluebird trail. Along the way are several benches and shelters “for quiet contemplation.”

Drive to the western end of the campus and turn left past the soccer fields.

The trail starts behind the soccer fields or you can park by the tennis courts and take the trail from there and pass by a small pond.

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Roemer Fitness Trail at SUNYIT

For a fun walk, with the bonus view over the campus, take a stroll around the Roemer Fitness Trail. The mile-long nature trail has exercise stations and benches along the route and takes you along two man-made ponds and a ravine. There is also a 5 mile hiking/cross country trail.

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A walk through Root Glen at Hamilton College can offer a feeling of peace in times of stress.

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Harry Lang Cross-Country and Fitness Trails at Colgate University Miles of maintained intertwining wilderness trails for walking, hiking, running or skiing. The trails intersect with the Darwin Thinking Path, a nature walk that offers views and “a quiet setting for contemplation and reconnecting with the natural world.”

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Root Glen at Hamilton College

Spring is a magical time to take a walk around Root Glen. Red shale paths lead you through the woods and over bridges that criss-cross above the creek. The gardens were started over 150 years when Oren Root first planted trees, shrubs, and flowers around “The Homestead.” Don’t miss the peonies in bloom mid-May to June.

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www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/8080.html For a different terrain, take a walk through the Rome Sand Plains Resource Management Area. Encompassing about 16,000 acres, it is one of only a few inland pine barrens left in the country. The trails take you through pine barrens, hardwood forests, meadows, and wetlands, and over high sand dunes and low peat bogs. When we were given a tour of the plains we learned about the effort to reestablish wild blue lupine.

The Wood Creek Trail is an easy 1/2 mile trail over the crest of a sand dune. The Sand Dune Trail starts at a former and mining pit and gives you the opportunity to see what a sand dune looks like in cross-section.

Wood Creek flows through the Sand Plains and was an important transportation route for the Iroquois and the early settlers. Look for informational signs about the formation of the sand plains and early use of the creek.

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Considered the “crown jewel” of Utica’s parks, F.T. Proctor Park was originally designed by Olmsted Brothers Landscape Architects known for designing Central Park in New York City. Other features have been added over the years, including a lily pond, bathhouses, a butterfly garden, and stone staircases. Starch Factory Creek flows through the park.

Insider tip: Walk like a Utican! There seems to be an unspoken “rule” that the promenade around the park should move in a counterclockwise direction.

Photo courtesy: Scott Healy, NYS DEC

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Located at the Shoppes at the Finish Line Mon: 9:30-8, Tues - Fri: 9:30-5 Sat: 10-4

Goof Off Day on 2nd Wednesday of every month!

Free class w/purchase of supplies!

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Mohawk valley astronomical society

CELEBRATING PLANETEARTH

Earthrise - Apollo 8, December 1968 Image Credit: NASA

by carol higgins

Every month, our MVAS astronomy club hosts at least one stargazing event in the area. Many are scheduled at the Barton-Brown Observatory, while others are at parks, schools, or libraries where we set up a variety of telescopes. Once the Sun goes down and the sky darkens, one of the fun questions we like to ask attendees is how many planets they can see. Sometimes the number seems obvious, especially when beautiful Venus is the brightest object in the sky, or orange-red Mars stands out among the white stars. But almost everyone forgets to count the one place that is so complex, so unique and so special that no other object in our solar system can compare. It is our home, it is Earth. On April 22, we mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a yearly celebration of our special world that began in 1970.

During the 1960’s, many people were growing alarmed about the increasing levels of pollution in waterways and the safety of drinking water, poor air quality and deadly smog, worker safety, wildlife decline and many other serious environmental problems. By the end of the decade, those concerns and numerous incidents such as oil spills had galvanized the public’s attention.

One example is a photo published in Time Magazine showing the day the polluted Cuyahoga River in Ohio caught fire in June, 1969. If you lived in the Mohawk Valley or Adirondack Park during that decade, you likely knew about “acid rain” – a dangerous combination of nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and

other airborne pollutants that had a devastating impact on lakes and rivers, fish and wildlife, trees, plant life, and buildings in the region.

An iconic photo taken during NASA’s Apollo 8 mission to the Moon also helped spur an environmental movement. Astrothat included rallies and educational events nauts Frank Borman, James Lovell, and to bring awareness to the issues. Thanks to William Anders launched December 21, Earth Day and the growing concerns, the 1968 on man’s first trip to another celesEnvironmental Protection Agency Hanny’s Voorwerp.

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, W. Keel, Galaxy Zoo(EPA) Team tial body. It was a daring test of the Apollo was created in 1970, and the Endangered spacecraft systems, with a goal of photoSpecies Act became law in 1973. Progress graphing potential landing sites for future to tackle the difficult environmental problanding attempts. On the fourth orbit as lems was underway and growing. the spacecraft changed its orientation, the Today, Earth Day is a world-wide event astronauts were literally startled to see the with participation of over 1 billion people bright blue and white Earth rising from in 192 countries. NASA’s fleet of specialthe blackness of space over the edge of the ized satellites and instruments on the Instark, gray, cratered Moon as they gazed ternational Space Station provide real-time through their small windows. The mission data about Earth’s subsystems: Atmosphere had been carefully planned, but no one an(air), Hydrosphere (water), Cryosphere ticipated the emotional impact of seeing our (ice), Geosphere (rock), and Biosphere planet from 240,000 miles away for the first (life) to help scientists monitor our changing time. They quickly started taking photos, planet. To learn more, visit NASA’s Earth and Anders captured a priceless photo now Day website: www.nasa.gov/content/earthcalled “Earthrise” – a powerful reminder of day-2020. the beauty of our fragile planet. Over the Wishing you clear skies! • years, Anders often fondly said: “We came all this way to explore the Moon, and the Join MVAS Sat., April 25, 8-10pm most important thing is that we discovered the Earth.” for an evening of stargazing at The person credited with establishing Barton-Brown Observatory Earth Day is Senator Gaylord Nelson. It 206 White St., Waterville is estimated that on the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, about 20 million people in The event is free. the U.S. participated in the grassroots efforts

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the mvl restaurant guide

BARNEVELD

alder creek Michael’s

Alder Creek Inne

At time of publishing, restaurants were closing for indoor dining— many offering take out and delivery only. Please call your favorite restaurants to see what they are offering or just to give them words of encouragement. Many delivery services have adapted to the current crisis. If you have a favorite dining place (and are able), buy a gift certificate or two. You will certainly put it to good use in the future and your favorite restaurant can certainly use the help now.

HOME STYLE COOKING

•Daily breakfast

Serving Lunch and Dinner Eat In or Take Out

& luncheon specials •Ask about our family bowling special!

Welcome Snowmobilers!

Where the 3 Trails Meet Rooms are Available

11573 Rt. 12, Alder Creek • (315) 942-2200

8125 Rt.12, Barneveld, NY

Wed & Thurs 12-9, Fri & Sat 12-10, Sun 12-8, Closed Mon-Tues

(315) 896-2871 Open early every day!

*Quick Draw now available!

BOUCKVILLE

cassville “Home cookin’ at it’s finest!”

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Friday Fish Fry!

Friday Fish Fry 11:30am-8pm

1/2 lb.

Juicy Angus Burgers!

Serving breakfast and lunch daily

1717 Route 8, Cassville (315) 839-5000

6798 State Rt. 20, Bouckville

Open Mon-Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 6am-1pm, Sun 7am-Noon , Breakfast Served til Noon

(315) 893-4044 • Open Mon-Sat 6-2, Sun 6-Noon

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8170 Seneca Tpke., Clinton (315) 732-3631 Mon-Fri 6am-2pm, Sat & Sun 6am-1pm

Clinton

ALE HOUSE

Family owned & family friendly!

Casual dining - Lunch & Dinner

Featuring NY State craft breweries & full bar (Utica Comets games live streamed!)

Live entertainment every Friday! • Wed. Trivia Nights!

43 Meadow Street, Clinton (315) 381-3021 Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri: 11-1am, Sat & Sun: Noon-1am, closed Tues.

Primo Pizza at the Kettle

Enjoyprimopizza.com

315-381-3231

The Most Unique Upside Down Pizza You Ever Tasted!

g Weekday Specials Celebratinin 10 Years ! Tues- 20” X-Large Cheese Pizza . . . $10.95 Clinton Wed- Small Cheese Pizza & 20 Wings . . $16.95

Thurs- 2 Large Cheese Pizzas . . . $17.95 (plus tax / toppings extra)

Specialty Rolls

Sausage...........$10.95 Spinach............$10.95 Antipasto.............$12.50 Sausage & Greens . . . $13.50 Stromboli........$10.95

Every Day Specials

Large Cheese & 20 wings . . . . $22.95 Large Cheese & 30 wings . . . . $30.95 (plus tax. celery, blue cheese, toppings extra)

Tues-Thurs: 11am-9pm, Fri & Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 1pm-8pm

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Life is Good at The Ohio Tavern!

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Open Daily 7am-3pm

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823-3290

Breakfast, Lunch, Homemade Soups & Sandwiches and our delicious Desserts Including our Famous Cream Puffs!

Canal Place, Little Falls Next to Showcase Antiques

123 Mohawk St., Herkimer • 866-1746

www.jamosrestaurantandbar.com • Open 7 days a week! 11am-9pm

MADISON

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in a historic hotel and former stagecoach g stopp at the Hotel Solsville Dining Room -- Dining RoomOpen: Open: Fri & Sat 4-9 Lounge Fri - Menu Sat 4-9pm and in our Loun nge Full Available!

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Full menu available til 2am!

23 beers on tap, specializing in NY State craft beers!

Thursday night special!

Your Hosts: The Dixon Family since 1992

Special ComfortFish FoodFry -- Friday

-- Saturday Prime Rib Friday FishNight Fry Buffet & Full Menu

Check our Facebook page for entertainment schedule!

7243 Valley Rd Madison · 893–7698

20 wings for $15.95

“Voted area’s #1 wings!”

10 Clinton Rd., New Hartford • (315) 732-9733 Mon-Sat: 10am-2am, Sun: 12pm-2am

- Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet

www.hotelsolsville.com

Phoenician R E S TAU R A N T Enjoy authentic Lebanese Cuisine

Full Buffet & Salad Bar served Mon-Fri 11:30-2:30 Wednesday Night Buffet 4:30-8:30, Serving Lunch & Dinner Mon-Sat Full Menu Available Mon-Thurs 11:30-9pm, Fri & Sat 11:30-10pm

623 French Road, New Hartford (315) 733-2709 18

Homemade comfort foods

www.killabrewsaloon.com

Call you favorite restaurant or visit their Facebook page to give them words of encouragement. Find out if they offer delivery or order a gift certificate for yourself or a neighbor.

rome

Brenda’s Natural Foods Something Good & a Lot of It! www.brendasnaturalfoods.com

Natural Food Cafe!

Featuring: Gluten-free options & homemade soups!

Natural Groceries • Supplements • Local Foods Organic Produce & Plants

236 W. Dominick St., Rome (315) 337-0437 M-F 9:30-6, Sat 10-3

Weekend Specials!

Haddock Specials

Prime Rib Every Sat. Night!

Gluten Free Menu!

Wood Fired za!

Brick Oven Piz

Authentic Homemade Pasta Available!

5 Signature Sauces To Create Your Own Entree!

(315) 33PIZZA

615 Erie Blvd. W., Rome Open M-Thurs 11-9, Fri & Sat 11-10, Sun 12-8

DiCastro’s BRICK OVEN

salisbury

“We are your home town pizzeria!”

past 5 years!

Voted #1 pizza for

(315) 736-4549 • Open 7 days a week • 4462 Commercial Dr., New Hartford www.tonyspizzeriaanddeli.com

Sherburne

The Country Store with More!

Snacks, Beer, Pizza, Wings, Subs, Gas, Diesel, Non-Ethanol Gas, Gifts and much, much more!

Soft Ice Cream & Homemade Hard Ice Cream!

Come try our Wine, Beer & Hard Cider Ice Creams

Also serving a full menu of delicious lunch and dinner options!

64 North Main St., Sherburne (607) 674-4397

2114 Rte 29, Salisbury 315-429-3224 Open 7 Days a Week

Open every day and Open year-round

Utica Serving fresh & homemade breakfast and lunch

Early Bird Special!

Meat, Toast, and $5 .00 Eggs, Coffee!

5am-7am

Serving Breakfast Daily Full breakfast menu available

703 Varick Street, Utica (315) 507-4272

Mon-Fri: 5am-11am, Sat: 7am-11am, Closed Sun

We’re toasted!

A cafe with outta the way options!

814 Charlotte St., Utica • (315) 733-5060 • Mon-Fri: 7-3, Sat: 8-2, Sun closed 19

Utica

Chili Dogs Hamburgers, BBQ Shakes & More!

Fish Frys on Wed, Thurs & Fri! Eat in or Take out

1401 Oriskany St. West, Utica

Serving Breakfast Daily until 12:30pm (Sundays ‘til noon)

1256 Albany St., Utica • 315-790-5200 Wed-Sun: 7am-2pm

(315) 724-0136 • Mon-Sat: 11am-8pm

1st Floor Breakfast, Lunch, “Grab-and-Go!” Deliveries, 8am-2pm Take Out & Catering!

Check out our weekly specials on facebook and at www.rososcafe.com

Open: Monday-Friday: 9-2 185 Genesee St., 2nd Floor, Utica

315 735-7676

Sheri’s

EASTSIDE DINER Breakfast • Lunch • Homemade & Fresh Daily!

Since 1946 Fresh breads daily • Baked goods • Italian specialties Pizza • Wings • Subs Online ordering & special orders available!

1024 Champlin Ave., Utica • (315) 765-0172

Open 7 days a week from 7am • www.rosatospizzacny.com • Follow us on Facebook!

Friday Fish Fry • Breakfast Served All Day

2199 Bleecker St., Utica (315) 790-5250 Mon-Thurs, & Sat 6-2, Fri 6-5, Sun 7-2

Famous Wings & Riggies!

Visit Us Online For Our Seasonal And In Store Items!!

Open Monday Through Friday 8:00AM To 2:00PM -www.sammyandanniefoods.com-

Daily Specials: Mac Mon. (10 different ways!), BBQ Wed., Riggie Thurs., Fish Fry Fri., Prime Rib Sat., Pasta Sun. “Home Town Tavern!”

Eat in or Take Out, Catering available.

Bar is OPEN! Happy Hour Noon-7pm Weekdays!

2284 St. Rt. 5, Utica

(315) 507-2512 • www.mcgillswhiskeytavernandgrill.com Open: Mon, Wed, Thurs: 11am-’til, Fri, Sat, Sun: 7am-’til (Full menu avail., Breakfast Fri-Sun: 7-11am) Serving lunch & dinner daily at 11am

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Call your favorite restaurants today Utica

Contemporary American • Private Functions • Reservations Recommended

900 Culver Ave., Utica • 315-765-0271 • Open Tues-Sat 4:30-9pm www.willowsofutica.com

West Winfield

CLEAVER’S BBQ Breakfast & Lunch Catering Available

Breakfast Sandwiches Deli-Style Wraps/Sandwiches Salads, Soups & more!

Homemade Baked Goods & Multi-Color Bagels - a kid’s favorite!

Free Delivery(min. $20) • Family Owned & Operated!

219 N. Genesee St., Utica Whitesboro

(315) 790-5353 • M-F: 6-4; Sat: 7-3; Sun: 7-2

WHITESBORO

Serving Lunch & Dinner Lunches Served Friday, Saturday & Sunday Happy Hour Daily 4-7, $2.50 Drafts & $2.75 Well Mixers Tuesday: $9.99 Prime Rib & $2.99 All-U-Can-Eat Spaghetti Wednesday: $7.99 Pasta Specials, 10 Boneless Wings $6.00 Thursday: $15.99 All-U-Can-Eat Chicken Riggies Sunday: .60¢ Wings at bar

Catering & Banquet Facilities Available

409 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro • (315) 736-7869 Catering & Banquet Facilities Available • www.69steakhouse.com

Enjoy Southern Style BBQ in the rustic charm of a renovated grain mill!

• Monday night 60¢ wings • Friday night $18 brisket special • Sundays opening at noon for lunch

121 South St., West Winfield

(315) 822-5349 Sun: Noon-8, Mon: 4-9pm, Thurs-Sat: 4-11pm, Closed Tues & Wed

Yorkville

KARAM’S Middle Eastern Bakery & Restaurant

Traditional Lebanese fare for breakfast & lunch!

Middle Eastern Specials and Groceries Pita and Flat Bread • Spinach & Meat Pies • Baklawa

Tues - Fri: 9am -5pm, Sat: 9am - 3pm

(315) 736-1728 137 Campbell Ave, Yorkville www.karamsbakery.com

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localphotography photography club local

The Fernleigh Stone Arch Bridge. Located over the Susquehanna River between Main and Mill Streets in Cooperstown.

-Cliff Oram

Canajoharie, NY Old rail shanty located along to boundaries of Village Green Park.

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Locally Produced Freshness Guaranteed

6300 Skinner Rd., Vernon Center, NY Open: Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-1 (315) 829-4089 | www.stoltzfusdairy.com

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mv crossword

april Crossword

All answers found in the pages of this magazine! Solution will appear in next month’s issue.

12. Love thy ____.

15. Many restaurants are offering this during the pandemic.

Across 2. We are all in this ____.

4. Blow a ___ from afar to friends and neighbors.

8. Thank a ___ during this health crisis.

9. Famous photo taken by Apollo 8 on December 1968. See MV Astronomy 10. A welcome spring sign of renewal.

11. The first veggie of spring. See MV Gardens

Down 1. Little Falls is also known as ___ ___.

See MV Girl 3. Hippity, hoppity, ____’s on its way.

5. The Akkadian ____ block is one of the oldest items at the Oneida County History Center.

6. The first “song” Matt heard this spring was from spring ____. See MV Nature 7. Listen for the drumming sound of the

Tent Rentals

Also Tables, Chairs, Lights & Linens!

Horn’s Family Farm

Pasture Raised Beef Farm Raised Pork Range Free Eggs (Chicken & Duck) & Other Local Products

Easter Egger Eggs!

(Naturally Colored Eggs)

(315) 941-7539

9629 Main St., Remsen

Weddings Graduations Family Reunions & Parties

Tues-Fri: Noon-6, Sat: 10-3

Delivery Set-Up & Take-Down

Yellow-bellied ____. See MV Nature.

13. This carved box was used to hold family treasures, important papers and the Scriptures. See Oneida Co. History 14. Stay at lower level hikes in the spring during the Adirondack ___ season. See ADK Journal

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Your Source for: Gift Boxes-Shipped!

Bulk Foods & Spices Deli Meats & Cheeses Homemade Pies Canned Goods, Candies, Jams Yogurt, Baked Goods, Outdoor Furniture, Gifts & More!

The handyman’s choice since 1948

Lumber • Doors • Windows • Mason’s Supplies Roofing • Insulation • Treated Lumber

(315) 896-2631 Vanderkemp Ave., Barneveld

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Mon-Fri: 7:30am-5pm, Sat: 7:30am-Noon

17 McBridge Ave., Clinton, NY

(315) 853-2931

Celebrating 75 Years & 4 Generations!

6505 Route 5, Vernon, NY 13476 (315) 829-3035 Mon-Wed 9-5, Thur-Fri 9-6, Sat 9-4

MVL Crossword Puzzler

What to do during this crisis. __ __ __ 3 words Unscramble the letters in the yellow boxes then email your answer to: mohawkvalleyliving@hotmail. com by the 18th of this month.

You’ll be entered to win an MVL Mug and a bag of delicious, fresh-roasted FoJo Beans coffee!

Barney’s Angels

Dog Sitting & Daycare

(315) 525-3330 • Home Environment • Clean & Safe • Friendly • Spacious • Daily FB videos

4361 Acme Road, Ilion

Big dogs welcome too!

www.barneysangelsdogsitters.com

Fine Jewelry Jewelry Repair Gift Items 315 733-7676 Tues-Fri: 10:30-5, Sat: 10:30-1:30

433 Coventry Ave., Utica

Cascade, Plymouth, & Hand-Dyed Yarns Knit and Crochet Supplies Classes: Beginners to Advanced!

Love & Stitches 214 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro Hours: Tues-Fri: 4-7, Sat: 10-5 315 570-3316 • www.loveandstitchescny.com

Cold Cuts, Pecorino Romano, Ricotta, Mozzarella, Imported Provolone, & much more!

Visit us for all your Italian Favorites!

You’ll love our prices!

1150 McQuade Ave., Utica Mon: 8-4; Wed-Fri: 8-4:30; Sat: 8-Noon; Sun & Tues: Closed • 315-724-5578

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antique shopping guide The Gingham Patch Canal House

Valandrea’s Venture

Antiques

Madison

Victorian

MADISON INN ANTIQUES

The Gallery Antiques at Pinebrick

Rose

ANTIQUE GALLERY

Call or visit the Facebook pages of your favorite antique shops to check in on them. Hope to see you again soon!

Antiques & Art

Westmoreland Formerly of Barneveld

Opening in April!

Seeking Quality Antique Dealers

5475 State Rt 233, Westmoreland Artsy1Antiques@GMail.com

Open Wed- Fri 10-6, Sat & Sun 10-4

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7000 Sq. ft Multi Dealer Store!

Furniture: Victorian to Mid-Century Lots of Art! Architectural Salvage Primitives Records, Books, & Collectibles

Bouckville, NY Celebrating 21 years in business!

Attic Addicts The Queen’s Closet

Pristine, Practical, and Priced Right!

Specializing in estate sales, large and small.

Conducted with respect and dignity.

We take the pressure out of estate liquidation, moving, or downsizing.

Call for a consultation:

(315) 736-9160

Consignment at its Finest!

Clothing Jewelry Household Items Furniture Tues-Fri: 10am-5pm Sat: 10:30am-3pm New consignment by appointment only

22 Oriskany Blvd., Yorkville (315) 736-9160 Facebook: The Queens Closet & Attic Addicts

BlackCat

Broad St. Flea Market

ANTIQUES & GIFTS A little bit country, a little bit primitive!

807 Broad St., Utica

Your destination for furniture, hand stenciled signs, vintage clothing, warm glow candles, silk arrangements & more!

Spring is Here!

Open April 1st

10242 Route 12N, Remsen

Open Daily 10-5 • (315) 831-8644 www.backofthebarnantiques.com

Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat & Sun 10-4, Closed Mon & Tues

Indoor & Open Year Round!

Spring Open House!

Large selection of vendors with an even larger variety of items!

New products from Handmade Soy Candle, Soaps, to Lucky Bamboo & Air Plants, Incense & Craft Items, CBD Products Furniture & Household Items-new & old Large selection of Games($5), DVDs($1), & CDs(.50¢)

May 8th & 9th 9-5

14 East Main St. Earlville (315) 691-5721

Open Tues-Fri: 9-4, Sat: 9-2, Closed Sun & Mon

Like Us!

Inventory always changing so Stop in often! Vendor applications always accepted.

Happy Easter!

Foothills

Mercantile

Multi Dealer Antique Shop

Antiques,Vintage, Gifts & Furniture!

Primitives • Furniture • Artwork Smalls • Antique Accessories

Winter: Open by Request

Wed-Sat: 10-4, Sun: 11-3 • (315) 264-1755

4803 Rt. 31, Vernon

Linda’s House of Treasures

Come in and find your treasure!

Clothing - Men’s, Women’s, Kid’s Household items & Furniture Jewelry • Books • Games & Toys Creative memories • Crafts Seasonal & More!

3921 State Route 26, Vernon Center (315) 761-8041 • Tues-Fri: 10-5, Sat: 10-4

MADISON INN ANTIQUES FURNITURE • TOOLS BOOKS • COLLECTIBLES GLASS • PRIMITIVE Space available Call: 315 335-1689

7417 St Rte 20 • Madison

315-893-7639 Open Fri-Sun 10-4, Jan-Mar

Over 30 Vendors!

Open 7 Days: 10-5:30 • (315) 896-2681 8124 Route 12, Barneveld

Little Falls

Antique Center More than 50 vendors on 2 floors!

Antiques • Art • Crafts Thruway Exit 29A 25 West Mill St., Little Falls Open Every Day 10-5 315-823-4309 Handicapped-accessible

Happy Easter!

Celebrate Spring

www.littlefallsantiquecenter.com

Think Third Thursday!

Main Street Gift Shoppe

Primitives, Handmades, Candles, Curtains, Home Decor, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles, and Olde Century Colors Paint

Always Gathering for Our Shop!

A Unipue Visit Each Time You Stop!

7431 Main St Rt. 28 Newport, NY

OPEN: Wed-Sat 11:30am til 7pm (315) 845-8835 Check out our popular Ristorante on site! www.mainstreetristorante.com

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG...

Over 160 Vendor booths and display cases!

So why not visit us at the Antique Mall and find some great deals?

100 E. Main St., Mohawk (Thruway Exit 30)

(315) 219-5044 www.mohawkantiquesmall.com

The Online Exchange We Can Help You Buy, Sell, and Trade Globally!

Now an FFL dealer!

MOHAWK ANTIQUES MALL

ESTATE & HOUSE SALES • APPRAISALS • ALWAYS BUYING

THE POTTING SHED Wed-Fri 10-5, Sat 11-4, Sun 12-4, closed Mon & Tues

www.thepottingshedantiques.com

315-736-5214

www.TheOnlineExchange.Net Registered user of ebay

Don & Nancy Hartman, 52 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro (Next to Kinney’s)

Renewed & Rescued Quality Consignments & More

Consigners wanted!

Women’s clothing & accessories • Men’s casual clothing Household items & decor, furniture, jewelry, and local artisan products 142 N. Main Street, Herkimer • (315) 628-1506 • Tues - Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3

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Antique & Unique!

Buy • Sell • Trade

COINS • JEWELRY • ANTIQUES

(315) 429-5111

showcase antiques

Closed Tuesdays

ANTIQUES

6338 St. Rt. 167, Dolgeville

u uuuuuuuuuuu u u u u u u BUYING & SELLING Antiques, u u Mid-Century, and Vintage thru 1975 u EVERY DAY 10AM-5PM u u u *5,000 sq.ft. Multi-Dealer Store u u *BEST Variety of UNIQUE Finds u *103 SHOWCASES u u *26 DISPLAY BOOTHS u u u *1,000’s of Affordable “Smalls” For Sale u u *Get on our Monthly CUSTOMER WANT LIST u u (315) 823-1177 u u 375 Canal Place, Little Falls u u Next Door to Ann Street Deli u u uuuuuuuuuuu u

Mon, Wed-Sat: 10-5, Sun: 11:30-4:30

Victorian Rose Vintage, Antiques, Crafts & Collectibles Check our Facebook page for hours 315-893-1786 • 3371 Maple Ave., Bouckville www.victorianrosevintage.com

See The Man 54 N. Main St., Sherburne (607) 316-8463 • Open Wed-Sun

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Weeden’ s Mini Mall Loaded with Antiques, Vintage, Collectibles, & many Unique Items!

Over 40 Years in Business!

Open 10am-5pm Every Day 8056 Route 13, Blossvale (Located 4 miles North of Sylvan Beach) (315) 245-0458

MV NATURE

april in nature

Spring Beauties

story and photos by Matt Perry Nature really comes alive in April. As I walked the border of our nature sanctuary’s largest field, I listened to the garbled whistles of Eastern Bluebirds which were busy investigating nest boxes. In March, the boxes were all cleaned out and prepared for use by the season’s new tenants, except for a few because they held active nests of White-footed mice.

The mice use the boxes during the winter and usually raise a brood during that time. Any box that contains an active mouse nest gets marked and dated with a black sharpie. That way we know to check it again in a week to see if the mice are finished. When they are done, their nest material can be removed, and the box can prepared for breeding birds.

I know that some folks who maintain bluebird box trails unceremoniously evict their mouse tenants on box cleaning day. We don’t work that way at the Spring Farm CARES Nature Sanctuary. We believe in equal opportunity housing for all wildlife! Besides, there are plenty of other clean boxes for the Bluebirds to choose from. As I scanned the small trees in the field, I caught a glimpse of a male Bluebird perched at the top of a Scotch Pine. His gor-

geous powder-blue plumage caught the sun just as I put my binoculars on him. He sang continuous song phrases and seemed to be getting increasingly anxious as he watched his mate visit box after box.

He excitedly chattered and rapidly flapped his wings each time she entered one of their prospective homes. Obviously, they were still in the process of house shopping. It is believed that bluebirds prefer nest boxes of very specific dimensions. If the inside of the box is too big or too small, or if the entrance hole is not the right size, the birds will reject it and continue their search. However, at the beaver ponds, I watched a pair giving serious consideration to a Wood Duck nest box! Of course, a duck box is many times larger than a bluebird box. Perhaps this pair wanted a mansion.

As I continued up the hill and got closer to the edge of the woods, I heard another whistled song. This one consisted of a series of five

slurred whistles and ended with a jumble of notes. The singer was a Fox Sparrow, the largest of the sparrow clan and perhaps one of the most beautiful. With its ruddy plumage, a person wouldn’t be blamed for mistaking the Fox Sparrow for a woodland thrush. Its plumage is not dissimilar to that of a Wood Thrush or Hermit Thrush. However, the habitat the sparrow prefers is quite different. While the woodland thrushes prefer deep forests, migrating Fox Sparrows seek out thickets and brushy forest edges. In April the Fox Sparrow might be seen beneath a birdfeeder kicking at the ground for seed. That’s something you would never see a woodland thrush do. Fox Sparrow do not

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My ears were set for birds as I walked into the old woods. However, upon entering, the first “songs” I heard were ones not produced by birds. I heard high chirping notes of Spring Peepers and the relatively low clucking sounds produced by Eastern Chipmunks. I recall when I first began seeking out birds in the wild and identifying them by their calls and songs, it was the calls of peepers and chipmunks that most confused me. It doesn’t help that the peeper’s call is so variable, high pitched, and somewhat bird-like. Also, their calls often emanate from the trees.

Well, they are a type of treefrog after all! After being fooled about a dozen times, most birders can correctly identify vocalizations made by the peeper and the clucking chipmunk.

As I continued down the path towards the gorge, I heard the drumming sounds of two different species of woodpecker. Both are migrants recently returned from the south. One is the Northern Flicker and the other is the Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. The drumming patterns banged out by the two species are quite different from each other and are (particularly in the case of the sapsucker) highly recognizable. The flicker’s even-paced, rapidly given drumming phrase is similar to that produced by three of our non-migrant woodpecker species. However, after listening to the flicker’s drumming over and over, I heard an occasional vocal clue interspersed with the banging. It was a single note that sounded like the word “clear!” Of course, the “clear” note is only given by the flick-

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On the forest floor, beneath the still leafless branches of deciduous trees, a carpet of early spring wildflowers is beginning to protrude from the leaf litter. I see rafts of purple and white Spring Beauties. The hundreds of tiny flowers are complemented by an occasional Sharp-lobed Hepatica bloom, which is larger than the beauties and usually white. Although, as I look for more, I see some lavender individuals. Those have always been my personal favorites. There are few other wildflowers showing at this point, but one of the showiest is the Red Trillium which appear at unpredictable intervals deeper in the woods. Of course, these flowers as well as the birds I mentioned are all part of a growing cast of characters that begin to populate the woods in April. In May, the exciting trend continues and as the dam of spring ephemerals breaches and the number of returning birds swells significantly.

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My reasons for being a farmer may be very different on a day-to-day basis. When the sun is shining and my animals are frolicking in the spring pasture, it is easy to say I farm because I love nature and the sustenance it can provide. When customers thank me for a delicious home-cooked meal or when a chef elevates our farm’s products to “Instagram-worthy” dishes, I would say farming makes me intensely proud of my work. As I “part out” our chickens for sale, I feel connected to my German forefathers who were butchers as well as farmers. While I’m creating a new cheese or flavor of gelato, I feel fulfilled and grateful that I can be creative in my role as farmer.

And when the rest of world seems to be going crazy, I would say I farm because it at least makes some sense.

Before becoming a farmer, I worked in the investment industry. I went to analyst meetings to hear reports on what companies and their boards were doing and how exciting some of their developments were. I sat in board rooms and gave presentations, wrote articles and edited commentary from some of the brightest economists of our time. But it wasn’t real. I created nothing of actual, tangible value. And what I was doing didn’t feed my soul. Farming is as real as it gets…and it gives me a tremendous sense of purpose.

These are some scary times we are going through.

Uncertainty can lead to panic, which we’ve all seen on the news or in the local grocery store. Countless workers have been at least temporarily laid off and stress seems to be the new normal.

As a farmer that sells directly to the public, I see this event as a test of our food system’s resiliency. I worry that we’ve allowed our small- and medium-sized farms to become fragile to the point of breaking. When the vast majority of our foods are imported from outside the state and even outside our nation’s borders, I see that we’ve ignored the well-being of local agriculture and that of farmers in our own backyard. When the meat and dairy cases at area grocery stores sit empty and supply chains get disrupted, shoppers start seeking out local farmers to fill the need. Are our local farmers ready? Is it fair to expect them to be ready, after years of benign neglect?

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As the snow melts, and daylight lingers into evening, people who eat by the season know what’s coming: Asparagus!

It’s an elegant vegetable. Sweet and bitter at the same time.

Taste is only the surface of this veggie’s eccentricities. Here’s some little known facts about this first veggie of spring.

First, that green spear on your plate wanted to grow up to be a fern. Horticulturally speaking, asparagus is a bit of an oddity. Farmers only plant new asparagus about every 10-15 years and they don’t start with seed they plant what’s called “crowns”.

These are the roots of 1 year old asparagus plants. These roots will grow underground year after year, and every spring when the weather turns warm the roots will send up green spears.

Asparagus grows ridiculously fast. On really hot days can grow as much as an inch an hour, that’s according to Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers, the world’s largest producer of asparagus crowns. Although he admits he’s never seen it happen himself!

Many farmers do, however, have to harvest asparagus beds several times a day during warm spells. After about 6-8 weeks of harvest, farmers must stop harvesting and allow their asparagus beds to go wild. The plant must be allowed to grow into a fern to capture energy from the sun and store it in their roots for the next growing season.

Asparagus plants are either male or female. The female plant makes berries, containing seeds. The male plant produces Flowers. Both make spears.

Growing asparagus is a boon to your health too, as this perennial vegetable is rich in B vitamins vitamin C, calcium, and iron. And it just so happens that fresh-picked spears are far more tender and tasty than store-bought asparagus.

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3) Asparagus plants are monoecious – meaning each individual asparagus plant is either male or female. Some varieties of asparagus, such as Jersey Knight and Jersey Giant, produce all male or primarily male plants, so they’re more productive – male plants yield more harvestable shoots because they don’t have to invest energy into producing seeds. Choose an all-male asparagus variety if high yield is your primary goal.

4) With an all-male variety, 25 plants are usually adequate for a household of four; plant double the amount for standard varieties.

5) Starting asparagus from one-year-old crowns gives you a year’s head start over seed-grown plants. Two-year-old crowns are usually not a bargain. They tend to suffer from transplant shock and won’t produce any faster than one-year-old crowns.

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8) Leave winter-killed foliage, along with straw or light mulch, on the bed to provide winter protection. Remove and destroy the fern-like foliage before new growth appears in the spring; as it can harbor disease and pest eggs.

DON’T harvest any asparagus spears during the first two years that plants are in their permanent bed. They need to put all their energy into establishing deep roots. During the third year pick the spears over a four week period, and by the fourth year, extend your harvest to eight weeks. In early spring, harvest spears every third day or so; as weather warms, you might have to pick your asparagus twice a day to keep up with production. Cut asparagus with a sharp knife or snap off the spears at, or right below, ground level with your fingers. •

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We can easily imagine the impressions newcomers might have, because everything seems new to us, today..

A contented quiet is my first impression; no machines, no vehicles passing by, no human voices. Here, it is obvious that nature flows in its natural rhythm with few interruptions from humans.

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SAY NO TO SURGERY Peg & daughter, Rebekah transplant daffodils in spring won’t be long. The apple tree and blueberry bushes need pruning. “I remember when you were just a little sprout!” I say to the apple tree. (I’d planted it from a wild apple seed growing inside a late, winter apple from our root cellar. ) Tim is just as bad. He never puts any kind of seed in the trash, but always makes an extra effort to throw his seeds outdoors where they might root and grow.

After my sprout became a young whipper-snapper, I grafted a scion onto it from another wild apple tree that we knew had delicious apples; sealed it with string and candle wax and was amazed and gratified to watch it grow.

But it’s time to get to the essentials of today: unlock the door; start a fire, bring in wood and water. Our 16’ x 16’ main cottage room looks like a mansion to us after living in a 12’ camper. And there’s so much stuff! Why do we need all this stuff? We didn’t need that much in Florida!

I pry open the root cellar door if I can (the wood is swollen with humidity), and see if anything edible has lasted these winter months. Some buckets have tipped over during a winter thaw and have water in them. The ones I ballasted with a good size rock beneath the garden carrots I stored are still upright, fortunately. The carrots are a bit hairy and sprouting, but will be good to eat for a while. There’s a package of cheese I left behind that looks good.

I used to help my mother in spring, by bringing her lawn furniture and ornaments out from the barn on Stop 7 Rd in Westmoreland. She had great quantities of flower pots, cute little ceramic frogs, gnomes and fairies; and even old, leather, high-top boots she’d plant annual flowers in. I’d find these treasures in the chaotic, cobwebby collection of canning jars, bushel baskets, old dressers and wooden boxes that filled the old chicken coop. She greeted everything I brought out with a happy little smile, like you do when you see an old friend after a long time apart; like I do now as I become re-acquainted with the treasures of my life at Shawangunk.

I note that Tim is taking a really long time to chop a hole in the ice over the creek to get water. I’m afraid he’s going to get exhausted! It can’t be that thick, can it? Maybe he’s not over the old hole and is trying to chop through an entire winter’s accumulation of ice! He moves to a more likely spot and more easily breaks through, amidst a spray of icy water.

That evening, I read my diary from our first winter here and compare it to today’s impressions, 46 years later. Tim was away on business and it was my first experience alone in the woods: ​April 1975 I’ve been home alone for 4 days. I like it here. I like taking things bit by bit. I like not having anything terribly pressing to do – just little things that take a while.

I’ve been trying to get the combination to the bicycle lock by trying all the possible combinations systematically, but I got a blister on my finger from turning the dials, so, I climbed the big Hemlock tree and sat up top in the wind for a while. I saw the porcupine

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I’ve been outside most of the time, and haven’t have a fire inside because I don’t want Louie (our nearest neighbor; 1 ½ miles away), to see smoke from the chimney and realize someone is here, because I’ve been snapping his traps. I do get chilly at times. I lie on the roof and nap during the day. Yesterday, I watched the red squirrels run and chase each other and listened to them mate under our cottage.

I try to walk in the forest, but the snow is still two foot deep or more and difficult to walk on because it keeps collapsing under me. It’s starting to rain, now, and the snow is melting. Cowslips are sprouting near the brook. Last week, Tim and I got out the bath tub (a galvanized cattle trough) and I tried floating around in it in the swimming hole we made last year in the creek, but it was really hard to keep my balance and barely kept from being dunked in icy water.

I do like it – not being around people very much. No hassles, just breezes, birds, squirrels, trees, weather, bugs and things. I wonder why I don’t feel the same around people. Maybe I expect and want people to accept me and I don’t expect nature to.

The sound of the rain is lovely. I am safe and warm and dry.

We had a huge snow storm one April in the 1980’s. Old Louie chugged down the road on his ancient tractor during the storm and asked if he could use our new phone. “I have to order

some hay for my cows,” he explained. His eyes were watery, his nose was red from the cold and he sounded stuffed up. He hadn’t had decent heat all winter because he only had green wood to burn in his big, old farmhouse, and he only kept warm at night by the cats that slept with him. He got a HUD grant for a new stove and a roof, but trying to burn green wood in a new stove doesn’t work any better than in an old one. We felt sorry for him and wondered how long he could tolerate this difficult lifestyle. He, however, thought of us as living in a shack in the swamp, so the pity went both ways.

We have a thaw and Misty brook is now sluggishly flowing in shades of amber and grey above the ice. It also floods our path to the road and our boots aren’t high enough to get through.

Tim puts his feet into plastic bags and slogs through with difficulty, but keeps pretty dry.

When the tempests of April have mellowed and beloved earth begins to appear in the forest, I eagerly look for the first signs of our masses of daffodils. I’ve devotedly divided and spread the clumps each year to expand their realm of golden glory, but it’s hard to do this in fall when all the foliage has withered away. I try to mark the crowded clumps with a stick and a label, but they are often dislodged during summer weeding. Last year, I divided a clump in spring that had already sprouted, transplanting each fat little bulb to a roomier place. Would they thrive?

Mr Foote’s Fifth Grade Class in Westmoreland, 1956. Peg is on his right Would they still bloom that spring? The answer is Yes! With good soil, sun and moisture, spring is a perfect time to divide and transplant daffodil bulbs, because you can actually see what needs to be thinned.

My Great Aunt Ruth, who ran a farm with her husband, Bill Weston on Chapman Rd in Washington Mills had a reputation as a fabulous flower gardener. “You can transplant any time, as long as you have adequate moisture,” was her advice to my mother, who also became a fabulous flower gardener.

I had my first little garden in 5th grade.

(Spelling mistakes corrected) April 4, 1956 Today I ate half of my breakfast and went to the Junior Flower Garden Club and made a garden

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April 6 We didn’t have detention today but it was wet out so we played cheekers. After school I went in the cafeteria and played “Garden of the Stars” (A Schaum student arrangement from Samson & Delilah) on the piano for the talent show people. They said I can be in it. Then Dad picked me up and we talked about the talent show….

April 12 Buds are coming out of my garden in the box.… After church, we watched Shirley Temple’s Story Book; “The Magic Wishbone,” then I went to Miller’s and we went fishing. I caught 10 fish…

April 28 After lunch (at school) we played dodgeball. They said I cheated, so I didn’t play with them anymore. I went in the bathroom and cried….​Later, we had an air raid. It was hot sitting on the floor.

In first grade I was in my first spring play. It was terribly exciting! We made beautiful fragile costumes out of crepe paper. The boys wore

green because they were to be Jack in the Pulpits. The girls were flowers in pastel colors. I put my whole soul into my part. I was a flower bud, crouched close to the earth, head bowed humbly, until time to “emerge.” I slowly lifted my crepe-paper-pedaled head, ruffled my green crepe-paper cape of leaves, and rose up to become a beautiful, spring flower next to a garden of first grade flowerets. It was thrilling!

Like flowers from the earth, we emerge from our homes in the spring to breathe fresh air, to view wide skies and listen to the music of nature, whose spring strains are tentatively stirring.

Our homesteading chores help keep us centered, connected to the elemental sources of our existence; the earth, the sun, the rain... They take us away from the worries of civilization. This is the essence of “grounding”, and helps to make sure we don’t float away on transient digressions of societal manifestation. I like a quote attributed to Francis of Assisi. It was his response when asked what he would do if he knew the world would end tomorrow, or that he would die. “I would go on hoeing my garden,” he replied.

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*Based on EDA tractor sales data of under 40 horsepower models from 2009 to 2019. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. financing for up to 60 months on purchases of select new Kubota L Series equipment from participating dealers’ in-stock inventory is available to qualified purchasers through Kubota Credit Corporation, U.S.A.; subject to credit approval. Example: 60 monthly payments of $16.67 per $1,000 financed. Customer instant rebates of $900 are available on qualifying cash or finance purchases. Additional instant rebate of $700 are available with purchase of two new qualifying implements. 1st implement $500, 2nd implement $200. Some exceptions apply. Offers expire 6/30/20. Terms subject to change. This material is for descriptive purposes only. Kubota disclaims all representations and warranties, express or implied, or any liability from the use of this material.

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