Limelight Hydrangea are truly impressive no matter where they are. In fact, if you visit just about any town in Connecticut you will be greeted by an impressive array of Limelight flowering scrubs. Some folks even cultivate their Limelight Hydrangea into trees. Talk about jazzing up a boring space! The giant Limelight hydrangea football-shaped blooms are also great as a ... Read more...
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Farmers Markets in Connecticut
Farmer's Markets are a great way to get fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade soaps, jams, pastries and more all the while supporting local Connecticut farms and businesses. Most towns in Connecticut now have Farmer's Markets running from May or June to at least October. Ashford Farmers Market Pompey Hollow Park June 3 to October 2, Sundays 10 am to 1 pm The Ashford ... Read more...
“Smeagull the Seagull”: Meet the Connecticut Author
Connecticut author (Mark Seth Lender) and illustrator (Valerie Elaine Pettis) recently visited Breakwater Books in Guilford to read from her popular children's book. Smeagull the Seagull, A True Story is available for purchase at smeagull.com, Amazon and at the following Connecticut retail stores: Bank Square Books in Mystic, CT, R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, CT, ... Read more...
Connecticut Gift Guide: Mystic Knotwork (Stonington)
What better way to support your local Connecticut business when you shop local for the holidays. Mystic Knotwork, located in Stonington, Connecticut, is a family owned and operated business that started with the grandfather, Alton Beaudoin, and continues thrives today under the management of Matthew Beaudoin and his family. Mystic Knotwork uses American grown and processed ... Read more...
The Hartford Baking Company: Fresh Bread in Connecticut
Ah, the only thing better than the smell of fresh baked bread, is the first bite of warm bread directly from the oven topped with melted excellent butter. We recently had the opportunity via Yelp to visit Hartford Baking Company at their factory to learn how they make their bread, specifically, their sourdough bread. Their factory is located at 125 Old Iron Ore Road (Rear ... Read more...
