December 12, 2024

Marque Brands Holiday Luncheon 2024

It's always fun getting together with colleagues to share holiday cheer.

Our annual company party was held yesterday in New York City. 100-employees representing 17 different labels from Marquee Brands attended the event at the midtown restaurant, Quality Bistro. There was a delicious menu of buffet dishes and hors d'oeuvres, a variety of cocktails and wines, and great conversation. It was a wonderful time to celebrate the season and the year's many accomplishments.

Enjoy these photos.

December 11, 2024

December Fog

My farm looks so eerie covered in a blanket of thick fog.

Do you get a lot of fog where you live? My property is in close proximity to a reservoir, where early patches of fog are quite common. Fog is essentially made up of condensed water droplets - a result of the air being cooled to the point where it can no longer hold all the water vapor it contains. It can be thin or thick - sometimes so thick it obscures the road and other objects ahead making it difficult for driving or even walking. Yesterday, I had a dense fog, which covered the area for most of the day.

It was a great opportunity to capture some photos of this atmospheric phenomenon, enjoy.

 

December 10, 2024

Time to Burlap the Boxwood Allée

Every year around this time my farm undergoes a great transformation. It's when all the precious boxwood shrubs and hedges are covered with burlap.

I am a big supporter of "burlapping" shrubbery for the cold season. Burlap casings protect the tender branches from splaying and breaking under heavy ice and snow while shielding the foliage from strong winds. Burlap is more effective than plastic because it allows air to circulate through the plants. It is a practice I've followed for many years, and I think it also provides a cozy and pretty look to the winter landscape. Last week, the crew finished the biggest part of this project - my long Boxwood Allée.

Enjoy these photos.