Its the same each time. It happens just once each winter. The very first “significant” snowfall. The First Snow is indeed a magical event! The snow covers everything and makes the world a little bit brighter, cleaner, and quieter for just a little while.
Black Walnut Trees on our property are such beautiful trees! But the nuts require cold stratification in order to sprout. That means the nuts must go through an extended cold period to start the growing process.
Since we moved to the Mohawk Valley we have been working to clear some of the land around the house. We love our trees, but there are a few that were just too closer comfort.
This reel shows you how we collected, husked, cleaned, dried, opened and baked what we harvested. We had a great time and really love the flavor of the walnuts we collected!
For our first few years here on the Mohawk Valley homestead we worked to clear some of the land around the house. But progress was slow. Everything was manual labor – lift and carry.
In today’s Jim Short, Jim talks about the invasive species, Japanese knotweed, that has spread throughout the Mohawk Valley.
January 4, 2020 Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts 401 Gallery 401 Canal Place, Little Falls, NY The Mohawk Valley Center for the Arts Faculty Student Art show’s final day is today, January 4, 2020 at 401 Canal Place Little Falls, NY. Please join us as we celebrate the accomplished Faculty and Student Art Show […]
The 12th Annual Fidelis Care Stuff the Bus Toy Drive is kicking off the events this year on Saturday, November 16, at Wakefield Furniture on 138 North Main Street in Herkimer. This annual toy drive has collected over 100,000 toys over the past 10 years to give to local charities. Each year, the collected toys are […]
Recently, I had an opportunity to talk with Kim about their new Herkimer Diamond jewelry. I got to browse the many gems, glass beads, and jewelry. What’s great is that Fall Hill Bead and Gem offers so much to Mohawk Valley residents and visitors alike. Herkimer diamonds jewelry Fall Hill Bead and Gem has a […]
Each third Thursday of the month, Little Falls throws itself a party. Tonight, Little Falls is featuring a September Sampler where ticket holders can sample pasta and desserts for $9. The four different types of pasta are from Ruggiero’s Trattoria with Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Ed and Bud’s Mushroom Stew over Pasta, the Italian Feast‘s […]
