JUST PHYLLISOPHY: Water, Water Everywhere but No Birds -September 2018
The story of the squirrel-proof bird feeder. And don’t miss comic illustration by Cara.
JUST PHYLLISOPHY – Sounds and Scenes – August 2018
Phyllis enjoys her stroll on Route 28, as well as The Franklin Stage Coach Run Studio Tour , The Honest Brook Music Festival, Glimmerglass Opera and last, but not least – The Andes Garden Tour.
FIELD NOTES: DISGRUNTLED BIRDS — August 2018
Jack is happy that the bluebirds, after a two year no-show, have returned.
BOOK REVIEW: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan — August 2018
The Keeper of Lost Things seems at first, to be hopelessly whimsical but turns out to contain enough tragedy, bad luck and unjust circumstances for ar least three novels, and to fashion imaginative resolutions for several damaged lives.
LIBRARY NOTES — August 2018
A summer full of fun at the library – August is a very busy month as Our Libraries Rock Summer Youth Programs continue.
BERRY, BERRY GOOD — August 2018
Diane loves berries and has some tips on how to destroy Japanes Beetles.
GARDEN THERAPY: It’s Garden Tour Season. Get Out and Enjoy! – August 2018
All about Garden Tours in our area.
BARBARA O. COLE’S GOULD MAP IS GIFT TO TOWN HALL – August 2018
Councilman Dale Cole announced that his aunt, Barbara Oliver Cole, had given him a valuable Gould Map of Delaware County. This map will be restored and will be given to the Town for display in the Town Hall.
LAURYNN WEAVER DEDICATES GARDEN TO JOHN HOPKINS – July 2018
How Laurynn Weaver’s senior project became John Hopkins Memorial Garden on the school grounds.
THE BEES OF ANDES – July 2018
Kari waxes sweet on our farmers’ markets, bees, honey, Hillside honey, and our library.
FIELD NOTES: A WILDLIFER’S DELIGHT – July 2018
Follow Jack’s wonderful birding observations on the evening of May 3rd.
BOOK REVIEW: Love and Ruin by Paula McLain — July 2018
This book brings alive (as does Jane’s review) not only the complexity of Martha Gellhorn’s relationship with Hemingway, but the incredible life and career she lived on her own.
LIBRARY NOTES – July 2018
An ice cream social with participatory performance for kids, a garden tour, and a whole roster of summer workshops for kids are scheduled for this summer.
GARDEN THERAPY: Big Picture versus Detail – Macro meets Micro – July 2018
Mel starts his garden designs with big picture elements like mass plantings, shrubs and paths. Check out the before and after photos.
ANOTHER TIDBIT OBSERVATION FROM MY MOUNTAINSIDE – July 2018
By Michael Suchorsky Most upsetting. Tree Swallows return in fewer numbers every year. I have set up 16 birdhouses on flanges attached to steel poles with rodent guards—to stop shrews, chipmunks, red squirrels, weasels, fishers and raccoons from having fledglings, or eggs, for lunch. Most successful. But today a bear laid waste to one of…
SOME MINOR HIGHLIGHTS OF JUNE 12TH TOWN BOARD MEETING – July 2018
Lots of discussion on Beech Hill pipe replacement and photos of deck replacement on High Street bridge.
The Invasion of the Flies – July 2018
The adventures of Phyllis and the flies — a little bit of horror and a little bit of humor, too!
CHICKENS IN THE GARDEN – July 2018
Learn from Diane how chickens and bugs and vegetable gardens interact, what works and what doesn’t
The Way We Were – July 2018
Check out the rules imposed by government agencies with the goal of helping the war effort.
ANDES TOWN SOCIAL AT THE GARDENS OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF ANDES – June 2018
June 9th, 2018 – 3 pm to 5 pm Bring a chair or blanket and snacks – All are Welcome On June 9th at 3 pm the first ever Andes Town Social will be hosted in the gardens beside the Andes Presbyterian Church. Everyone in the area is welcome to attend and participate in this…
FIELD NOTES: SPRING AT LAST – June 2018
Lots about coyotes and breaking news about a strutting Tom turkey and what he was observed doing!
LIBRARY NOTES – June 2018
Pam is particularly pleased with the two Libraries Rock! youth program grants from the O’Connor Foundation which will help the library to put on many music programs and workshops.
Slide Photos of the Queen – June 2018
The recent wedding of Harry and Meghan reminded Judy of a ghuzal she had written about the English royals, featuring the Queen
Andes Healthy SnakPaks – June 2018
Thanks are extended to all who have helped, with special gratitude to the Andes Presbyterian Church whose kitchen they use.
The Way We Were – June 2018
Be sure to read the story of the disappearance of little Madeline Owens.
SECOND DAY OF MAY (or whatever) — June 2018
Spring in the cit y is earlier, but Michael revels in Andes Spring when it unfolds in all its glory.
GARDEN THERAPY: More Shady Characters – Perennials and Groundcovers — June 2018
Mel discusses perennials for the woodland by color, and then gets into “some unabashed foliage and texture.”
NEW LIFE FOR ANDEL INN — April 2018
The Andes Planning Board approved the new Agricultural Incubator at the Andel Inn. The Andel Inn will be purchased by the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency which proposes to install an agricultural incubator run by the Chamber of Commerce Develoopment Foundation.