In anticipation of the 2021 growing season, spring is the perfect time to plan and plant. From fruit trees and shrubbery to vegetables and flowers to add color and life to your garden, instructive materials are available to help you along the way in cultivating your green thumb. Read More ⇒
On June 20, 2020, new Fair Housing regulations went into effect in New York state. The regulation requires two new actions by real estate licensees and consumers and one new item for real estate schools. The new consumer forms are the Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure Form and the F… Read More ⇒
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A Wellesley Island Wonder Stump Road home boasts top amenities, acreage for $1.9m By Karee Magee, NNY Living Premier Properties Photos by Justin Sorensen, NNY Living Premier Properties Heading east from the Thousand Islands Country Club along a dead-end stretch of pavement called Stump Road … Read More ⇒
The yellow buttons of spring sprouting on the green coats of north country lawns quickly wear out their welcome. Now, for many people, it is time to eradicate those dandelions with an arsenal of weed killers. But hold on, says Roselyn Taylor, a master gardener for the Cornell Cooperative Ext… Read More ⇒
The likelihood of an emerald ash borer invasion has reached a new high, according to a local expert. If the emerald ash borer is going to infest the north country, it likely will happen in June as adult insects emerge from trees and take flight, said Susan J. Gwise, horticulture educator at … Read More ⇒
When my 3-year-old daughter took a liking to pickled cucumbers, I went from dabbling in pickling to becoming a full-fledged enthusiast. Today, there is plenty of literature on the craft of pickling and my daughter, to whom I regularly give pickled cucumbers, is nearly 22. My interest in pick… Read More ⇒
What is the perfect house for a busy family of four plus two energetic dogs? This new home was inspired by the Arts-and-Craft style and built in a quiet neighborhood near the St. Lawrence River in Clayton. Nicole and Eric Listemann wanted to design a home that was an eclectic mix of cottage … Read More ⇒
Nothing can take the green out of a gardener’s thumb like an insect infestation. Despite cold winters, the north country is not without its garden pests. And, controlling common garden pests like aphids can really seem like a full-time job if you do not properly plan your garden. Not only do… Read More ⇒
Overlooking Clayton’s French Bay on Bartlett’s Point, this home is a retirement dream on a stretch of St. Lawrence River waterfront treasured by six generations of owners Rob and Sharron Grant’s family. The new home was built on the site of an original small cottage. When repairs became too … Read More ⇒
As I write this column I must mention that today — the first day of spring — I have shoveled snow away from the greenhouse twice in order to enter. As any gardener knows, there is nothing quite like the green of new plants or the smell of fresh soil. This alone is why each year I shovel […] Read More ⇒
Bold patterns, colors all the buzz for the new year Every October, North Carolina is host to the largest furniture trade show in the country. For one week, every building in the city of Highpoint’s downtown district is a showplace for the furniture and home interiors market. Here, manufactur… Read More ⇒
Adirondack weaver, artist creates living room centerpiece Family traditions and the owner’s deep desire to move back to the north country inspired this log home. It reflects special memories from spending summers with her family in their log cabin. To create her own special place, she first … Read More ⇒
The Taylor family moved back to Clayton to raise their daughter on the St. Lawrence River that they both love. John, a historic architect, chose an Arts and Craft Bungalow in the heart of the village one block from the river and main business district as his home and office. He opened Taylor… Read More ⇒
The beginning of fall means cooler temperatures, beautiful leaves, bountiful harvests of crisp sweet apples and yard work. Yes, I said yard work. Fall is the perfect time to add some curb appeal with colorful hardy mums, corn stalks, golden orange pumpkins and spring flowering bulbs. Heading… Read More ⇒
Summer is finally here. Whether it is along the shores of the St. Lawrence River or Lake Ontario, at a retreat in the woods or backyard in town, outdoor living is a necessity. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Northern New Yorkers spend as much time as possible outdoors. Today, many new produc… Read More ⇒
In 1917, the National War Garden Commission launched the War Garden Campaign or Victory Garden program. People planted vegetable, fruit and herb gardens at private residences and public parks to reduce the pressure on the public food supply brought on by the war effort. Gardeners could share… Read More ⇒
Planting and maintaining a garden and keeping landscaping lush in the north country is always tricky. Various factors, including late frosts in May and blazing sun and dry soil as early as June, can mean a rocky start to any planting season. As signs of spring start sprouting, local greenhou… Read More ⇒
The Captain Visger House opened in June of 2007, providing Alexandria Bay with an upscale, intimate lodging and dining alternative. Today, the inn has three guest suites on the second floor as well as a gathering room. There is also a first floor suite that is handicapped accessible with com… Read More ⇒
Memorial Day weekend is when most gardeners are in their “ready, set, go” phase. The plants are purchased, the gardens are tilled and everything is ready to be planted. Read More ⇒
Look out any window and it’s hard to believe another gardening season has begun in Northern New York. We believe that no matter how our garden turned out last year this will be the year to have the garden of our dreams. As you head to your favorite local garden center, farmers market or […] Read More ⇒
Eclectic blend of new and old design spells ‘unique and unexpected’ North Country towns have wonderful historic commercial buildings, often in good condition with beautifully crafted details. In Clayton, the downtown is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The community offers… Read More ⇒
A family fishing getaway is born from long-time camp traditions By Peggy DeYoung and Diana Grater The owner of this family compound grew up in Potsdam through high school, as his four brothers before him. When the brothers left for college, his parents retired to the family fishing camp on t… Read More ⇒
Wellesley Island guest house proves bigger isn’t always better The Thousand islands is full of interesting homes- from small colorful Victorian cottages built on tent platforms to Gilded Age castles and even boathouses and houseboats. Many of these homes were built as seasonal summer camps a… Read More ⇒
