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Pumpkin Fest at The Farm!
A fun and educational outing for elementary school children! Starting October 1st Hodgson’s Farm will be opening its fields to local schools so the elementary school children can have the opportunity to see first hand how a working farm operates. There are tons of great activities planned! Upon your arrival at the farm a member of our helpful staff will greet you at the ticket … Continue reading
The Flat Sale
This is the sale you wait for every year! Wait no longer… All cell pack flats (48 plants total) will be $11! That’s right you get 48 plants for $11, all day from 10AM-5PM **does not include growers flats or wave petunias** Check out our selection on 4″ pots and hanging baskets too… All the greenhouses will be open for you to browse. Come early, the flats go … Continue reading
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Herb Spiral Garden Class – FREE!
This is a hands on seminar! Learn how to build an herb spiral garden. This seminar will be conducted by Lynn from 1846 House Soaps. You can have your own fresh herbs in just 5 weeks! Bring your gloves and let’s get dirty. Space is limited so sign up today… For more information/reservations call Rosa 888-225-0390 or 845-778-1432
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Breakfast With The Bunny
Come for the breakfast, stay for the fun. Pancake breakfast starts at 9am family fun starts at 11am. Fun activities will include: Coloring page contest (sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club) Scavenger hunt, balloon races The bounce house Visit with the animals The egg hunt And of course a visit from the Easter bunny! We will also have a healthy cooking demonstration..see how to … Continue reading
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Opening Day Celebration!
Come see the great selection of all your spring favorites including: pansies, azaleas, hydrangeas, daffodils, primrose and rananculus. We also have a limited number of calceolaria (aka pocketbook plant) don’t miss out. Start your spring garden shopping: all pharmacy items will be 30% off (food, amendments, fertilizers, repellents, etc) It all starts Sat April 16th at 10 am! For more information: toll free (888) 225-0390 … Continue reading
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April 16th – Opening For The Season!
Join us Saturday April 16th, 2011 for our seasonal re-opening. No matter the weather you will be able to enjoy walking around fresh blooming flowers, and start brewing ideas for your own garden! Whether you plan to have a vegetable garden, flower garden, or both – we’ve got the plants, supplies, and advice you need to have a garden you’re sure to enjoy. Find directions … Continue reading
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CALCEOLARIA
Every spring we look forward to all the beautiful plants and flowers coming up through the little bit of snow left. It makes you warm all over! This year we are introducing: Calceolaria or as its better known: the pocket book plant…. This spring beauty only blooms for a few weeks, but it likes the cold weather and will bring lots of color to your … Continue reading
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Can I Use Newspapers Around My Vegetable Plants?
“ My local newspaper uses petroleum-based ink. Is this safe to use around vegetable plants to keep weeds down?”—Danielle, PA Many of the newspapers have switched over to soy-based ink for the black and white pages. While you wait for your newspaper to switch over their glossy sections go ahead and use those sections for mulching around flowers, trees, and shrubs. A safe and effective … Continue reading
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Getting The Garden Ready In Spring (April)
Well it’s that time again! Spring is when we get excited over the garden and can’t wait for the first nice day to get out there and get our hands dirty….. Keep in mind the last frost date for our area (zone 5) is: April 17th (Middletown NY, area) If you want to find the last frost date where you are check out this website: … Continue reading
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Learning Corner
Welcome to the “Learning Corner” of the Hodgson Farms website. Here you’ll find features on special plants, the answers to questions that you yourself may have thought of, and Regional Reminders to keep your gardens in tip top shape.
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