canandaigua - 36 posts found << < 1 2 > >>
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It's Wine O'clock Time at Wilhelmus Estate Winery |
| 8/31/2010 5:45:45 PM |
Now is the time to visit some of your favorite New York wineries. Here in the Finger Lakes, the tractor-trailers are already on the roads with the new crop of harvested grapes on their way to the Finger Lakes wineries. There are over 200 Finger Lakes wineries to visit (so much wine, so little time!). And we are even more fortunate here in Canandaigua as the Wilhelmus... Read More |
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The Peak of Summer in the Finger Lakes |
| 8/27/2010 4:52:57 AM |
It’s hard to believe but summer is nearing its end in the Finger Lakes. The flowers that Susan gave Jeanette for her birthday at the end of April are making one final magnificent effort to bloom before the days turn shorter and grow darker.
The Canandaigua Lady has finally made her appearance on Canandaigua Lake a couple of weeks ago after spending most of the summer in... Read More |
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Trying to Manage Mother Nature in the Finger Lakes |
| 8/22/2010 6:54:14 AM |
Our pond here in the Deep Run Development is a constant source of enjoyment not only for the humans that live here in the Development but also for the animals that live in the pond or come to the pond for food or drink. One can see deer tracks all around the pond as they come usually in the evening to shake a long hot summer day’s thirst. The pond has been stocked with... Read More |
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Not In My Finger Lakes Backyard |
| 8/16/2010 6:44:39 AM |
One weekend about a month ago when we had such hot weather and high humidity, we remained nice and cool in our air conditioned home. But, about 400 nearby residents did not fare as well as they suffered a “brownout” and could not get enough electricity for their homes. They called our local electric supplier, NYSEG, and all that they were able to find out from a recording... Read More |
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The Dog Days of Summer in the Finger Lakes |
| 8/11/2010 4:54:01 PM |
It’s been a hot humid day here in the Finger Lakes. As I return from my evening motorcycle ride, the sun is just beginning its final descent behind the Bristol Hills. The park at Deep Run has been busy this year. The few swimmers that are left are taking their last cooling dip in the water of Canandaigua Lake before the park closes.
And with the descent of the sun, a calm... Read More |
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Finger Lakes Wilhelmus Estate Winery Has a New Look |
| 8/5/2010 6:18:38 PM |
Karen Kuenen of Wilhelmus Estate Winery (click here) has been busy rearranging the tasting room at the winery. She is now featuring a line of nautical and rustic wine barrel furniture. The new line of furniture adds to your tasting experience at Wilhelmus Estate Winery and if you would like to create a special area in your home for tasting and enjoying Finger Lakes wines,... Read More |
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The Calm after a Finger Lakes Storm |
| 7/18/2010 5:15:30 AM |
Recently we had a day of heavy rains here in the Canandaigua which tested the capacity of all of the drainage ditches and culverts. Here in Deep Run, the retention pond was almost filled to capacity and doing what a retention pond is supposed to do – retain the heavy runoff and only allow a small amount of water to flow into Canandaigua Lake.
That evening the dark storm... Read More |
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How is Your Garden Doing in the Finger Lakes |
| 7/12/2010 6:21:48 PM |
Nancy, my sister-in-law out in California recently asked me how my garden was doing in the Finger Lakes. My brother Sylvan raises a huge garden in Modesto, California and because of the climate there, he can start planting in February.
I’ve been struggling this year trying to take care of two gardens. The one here at my home is my vegetable and flower garden and it’s doing... Read More |
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The Canandaigua Lady Misses Out on Fourth of July Celebrations |
| 7/5/2010 5:05:15 AM |
I was wondering why I haven’t seen the Canandaigua Lady pass by Deep Run Park on her evening cruise run. But now we know: The Lady has been moved to Woodville at the southern end of Canandaigua Lake for some needed repairs to the hydraulic system.
The 26 year old boat is the reason that Jeanette and I moved to Canandaigua and the Finger Lakes. We were treated to a lunch on... Read More |
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Graduation Time in the Finger Lakes |
| 7/1/2010 4:28:04 AM |
Everywhere you look there seems to be a graduation party! Up the street, next door, in Canandaigua, in East Rochester, everywhere in the Finger Lakes, all are celebrating the completion of 12 years in public school. I’m trying hard to remember my graduation. There were 62 seniors that graduated from my little high school in Smithville, Ohio. We were all grown up then. We... Read More |
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Of Money and Manure in the Finger Lakes |
| 6/16/2010 5:41:11 PM |
What does money and manure have in common? Both are no good unless you spread them around! And that’s what I did with my pile of organic compost yesterday. The potatoes are now nicely hilled with rich organic compost and my tomato plants are top dressed with a thick layer of the compost. The compost helps to hold the moisture in the ground as well as providing nourishment... Read More |
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Garage Sales in the Finger Lakes |
| 6/14/2010 4:34:46 AM |
Just as soon as the weather clears in the spring, out come the signs and tables on the lawn announcing a garage sale. They are quite popular here in the Finger Lakes. They give one an incentive to the clean out your garage and basement of all of those unneeded items that have accumulated over the years.
The Chapin Church in Canandaigua recently held its annual garage sale.... Read More |
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Family Farming in the Finger Lakes |
| 6/10/2010 4:44:43 PM |
The organic fertilizer for my garden arrived today which means that I have my work cut out for me. It is composted locally and is especially blended for raising mushrooms, but works quite well on gardens too. This year I am using it as a top dressing for the tomatoes and also to hill up the potatoes in the potato patch. Nothing fancy when it comes to spreading the stuff -... Read More |
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Memorial Day Preparations in the Finger Lakes |
| 5/25/2010 6:27:27 PM |
It seems like Memorial Day comes sooner and sooner each year. Our spring came early this year in the Finger Lakes, but for some reason I seem to be running late in doing all of the things that need to be done in my lawn and garden. The poppies are blooming out in the garden. Their lovely bright orange blooms are a sure sign that Memorial Day is just around the corner. They... Read More |
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Mother's Day in the Finger Lakes |
| 5/9/2010 4:24:58 AM |
The old church that I attend dates back to 1853. The Chapin Methodist Church was built here in the Finger Lakes before the days of the Civil War. The paint on the Chapin Church is peeling, the stained glass windows hang precariously in their leaded frames, and even the foundation cement which was hand-mixed is crumbling from the passage of time.
But what is more important... Read More |
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Tulips and Lilacs in the Finger Lakes |
| 4/28/2010 5:47:41 PM |
The parade of spring flowers just keeps coming. Even though my tulips were nibbled on by some deer very early on, those plants which were untouched have bloomed beautifully this Finger Lakes spring. The mix of colors that I planted worked out well, and Jeanette has been enjoying them on the table, even though tulips don’t last long inside.
The lilacs are now at about half... Read More |
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Spring's Splendor Has Arrived in the Finger Lakes |
| 4/14/2010 6:21:11 PM |
The outdoor spring flower show in the Finger Lakes is at its peak. I just love the forsythia bushes. For most of the growing season, they are just a green bush. But come spring, they are the first of the flowering bushes to bloom. And after a long cold winter of only white, gray, and brown colors, the beautiful yellow of the forsythia bushes sure brightens up one’s... Read More |
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Happy Easter from the Finger Lakes |
| 4/3/2010 4:41:26 AM |
Today was my mother’s birthday. She never really asked for much. Just some simple garden tools, some good soil, and some rotted cow manure so she could provide for her family. She praised God for sending the rain and sunshine to her tomato plants so they would grow strong and tall. She planted geraniums on the front porch so that they would look nice to all those who... Read More |
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Deer Me What Happened To My Finger Lakes Tulips? |
| 3/28/2010 6:01:16 AM |
Spring is here and on Saturday morning we had a cool 17 degrees. It was downright cold as our normal low temperature is supposed to be 29 degrees. I checked out my tulips and saw that they were visited by a deer when we were on vacation. Last year the deer left them alone, but this year I am not so lucky. I will have to get busy and buy some deer netting to keep them... Read More |
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Home in the Finger Lakes |
| 3/24/2010 6:22:54 PM |
Our two weeks of vacation in Florida have come to an end and now we have returned to our home in the Finger Lakes. Canandaigua Lake glistened in the warm spring afternoon sun. People were out for a walk just enjoying the lake and the sun.
The runoff from recent spring rains has filled the lake and the water is running swiftly in the outlet near City Pier. On the City Pier,... Read More |
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