Essex, New York Guide and Community Blog
What a spooktacular start to Halloween Monday! We think of goblins and ghouls and the Great Pumpkin on All Hallow’s Eve, but early this morning the pre-sunrise lighting over Lake Champlain was simply spooky. And stunning! Shoot me your favorite Essex Halloween shot for my creepy collage, coming soon…
“Yesterday I had a day off to make up for the extra weekend days I have worked this month. We are at a point in the season where not everyone is working the same days, so yesterday everyone else worked. I used the day to work on a carpentry project that I have been putting [...]
Under a thick layer of wool I finally pulled the tomato stakes yesterday afternoon, prepping that section of field to be turned under with a layer of compost at the end of the week. If the weather holds long enough it should be all set for the early planting of onions seedlings in May. We’re [...]
“Leaving a family that is full of love for a weekend in a motel room does not create excitement. And yet, as the New York State Outdoor Education Association’s Annual Conference in Callicoon, NY is drawing to an end, it clearly was a wonderful experience, despite the lack of family to spend time with. I [...]
“When decorating your home there are many different ways you can incorporate antiques and unique pieces, giving your home a personal touch that’s just right. Never considered adding antiques into your home decor? Here are five easy ways you can start: Collections Picture something you remember from your childhood visits to the local farm or [...]
The temperatures are starting to drop a little bit, but the rain is still going strong. I haven’t experienced terribly many Essex falls yet, but to my mind a year with tomatoes in the first week of October was an exceptional thing, an extra little gift of summer for my birthday. As we’re beginning the [...]
“Weird title, I know. I just wanted to emphasize what has come to PMOEC this fall and what is going on today. This fall has been one of the best seasons I have had in my experience at Pok-O and the staff has been responsible for so much of that! I have been screaming this [...]
“If you’ve always wanted to turn your bedroom into a romantic getaway or a restful retreat, you can! With the right colors, fabrics and furnishings you can create the bedroom of your dreams.[...] Browse Pink Pig’s Antiques for romantic bedding and bedroom accessories. Our collection of unique bedding features affordable quality bed linens, duvets, and pillows. Romantic, French and modern bedding [...]
Champlain Area Trails was recently featured on North Country Public Radio in a radio interview with Brian Mann. In case you did not hear the program, click on the link below to hear about our work to create trails that link communities, connect people with nature, promote economic vitality, and protect natural areas, farms, and [...]
“Finally, fall is in the air! All around our little town the leaves are beginning to turn color, the air is crisp and cooler, and our thoughts turn to mugs of hot apple cider, visits to the pumpkin patch, and fuzzy warm slippers. What better way to celebrate the change of seasons than to bring [...]
