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Dec 10, 2020

With decorations, Bridge of Flowers will shine brightly through holidays - The Recorder

News > Local Staff Writer Published: 11/25/2020 4:26:00 PM SHELBURNE FALLS — People didn’t have the opportunity this year to enjoy the colors the Bridge of Flowers produces up close, but they will have a chance to drive by and see the bright lights this holiday season.Bridge of Flowers Committee member Carol Angus said the local landmark will “spring to life in the dark” starting Friday, when new lights and decorations will be lit thanks to the Great Shelburne Falls Area Business Association and a $30,000 grant it received through MassDevelopment’s Commonwealth Places program.“The new lighting for the bridge is part of a broader campaign being financed by the grant to enhance the appearance of the...

Aug 17, 2018

Deep field set for Bridge of Flowers 40th anniversary

Saturday at 9 a.m. for the beginning of the 40th annual road race on the Iron Bridge in Shelburne Falls.The race will be preceded by the Steve Lewis Subaru Charity 3K Run/Walk, which begins at 8:15 a.m.This year's main event has been shortened from a 10K to an 8K race in order for organizers to cut out the part of the course that had competitors run along Route 112 in Buckland, which was the lone street that is not fully closed down for the race. While some folks expressed initial concern over the shortening of the race, the number of registrants was up as of earlier this week and the field includes many top runners from New England.Last season, John Busque, of Manchester, Connecticut, showed up on the morning of the event, registered and won.Busque tracked down defending champion Glarius Rop, of Agawam, on the stretch of course that no longer exists. He passed Rop and beat the two-time champion by 43 seconds.Those two men are back this season and both will be among the favorites to win the race. The third-place finisher from a year ago, Scott Mindel, of Burlington, Vermont, also returns.Rop is a member of the Western Mass. Distance Project, and will...

Jun 14, 2018

Iris society show Saturday in Auburn

The show is co-chaired by Peter Young of Buckfield, the society's secretary, and Sue Labonville of Shelburne, New Hampshire. Other officers are Pauline Grenier of Minot, Harriet Robinson of Otisfield and Ted White of Minot. Club members will be available to answer the questions about growing irises. Advertisement ...

Aug 10, 2017

Changes mark this year's Bridge of Flowers race

SHELBURNE FALLS — The cowbell used to mark the start of the Bridge of Flowers road races will still be wrung by founder and former race director Michael McCusker, but some changes mark the 39th annual 3K and 10K runs this year.The Bridge of Flowers races take place Saturday, Aug. 12, generally bringing at least 1,000 competitors and their families into Shelburne Falls for the day or for the weekend.This year’s race has a new director, Carole Appleton. Also a new “garland of pennants” will be installed to replace the traditional helium balloon arch. Local artist Jane Beatrice Wegscheider, director of The Art Garden has designed both the artwork that adorns this year’s T-shirt and hand-painted canvas banners fluttering near the finish line.“I’m handpainting repurposed canvas that we found,” said Wegscheider. She said the instillation will include five tiers of brightly colored triangles and strips along the scaffolding that are “more ecological than the helium balloons.” Also, the pennan... (The Recorder)

Dec 2, 2016

Prepare ground now for sowing wildflowers

Mike Lizotte, a managing partner of American Meadows, a gardening company in Shelburne, Vermont. “For most consumers, it all comes down to the size of the area to be planted,” Lizotte said. “They all want speed. But once you get over 100 square feet, when you calculate how many plugs, bare root plants and seedlings are required, that can amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.” You’ll get the same results with seeds within a couple of years, he said. “That makes them a whole lot cheaper.” Most gardeners like perennials because they continue to flower year after year. “But they won’t flower the first year,” Lizotte said. “Incorporate some annuals for immediate color.” Combination seed packages seem to be the most popular choice for wildflower buyers, he said. “Get a good mix of perennials and annuals with 20 to 30 species in it.” Shop around for wildflowers rather than seeking them out in the woods. The odds are against such plants surviving being transplanted because they often require habitats different from those in your yard. “It’s illegal to pull them out of the ground on most public lands,” Lizotte said. “That can draw a stiff fine.” And be careful when shopping. Many seed packages come with a high percentage of filler. Ideally, you would be able to see what’s in them or be able to determine how much is pure seed and how much is inert matter, Lizotte said. The ultimate result is that the plants may not turn out like those pictured,” Lizotte said. “Look for a company that has a lot of expertise rather than somebody with just a little flash packaging.” Online: For more about the care and feeding of wildflowers, see this University of Vermont Extension fact sheet: http://pss.uvm.edu/ppp/pubs/oh84mead.htm You can contact Dean Fosdick at deanfosdick@netscape.net ... (The Daily Courier)

Dec 2, 2016

Prepare ground now for wildflowers

Mike Lizotte, a managing partner of American Meadows, a gardening company in Shelburne, Vermont. "For most consumers, it all comes down to the size of the area to be planted," Lizotte said. "They all want speed. But once you get over 100 square feet, when you calculate how many plugs, bare root plants and seedlings are required, that can amount to hundreds or even thousands of dollars." You'll get the same results with seeds within a couple of years, he said. "That makes them a whole lot cheaper," he said. Most gardeners like perennials because they continue to flower year after year. "But they won't flower the first year," Lizotte said. "Incorporate some annuals for immediate color." Combination seed packages seem to be the most popular choice for wildflower buyers, he said. "Get a good mix of perennials and annuals with 20 to 30 species in it," Lizotte said. Shop around for wildflowers rather than seeking them out in the woods. The odds are against such plants surviving being transplanted, because they often require habitats different from those in your yard. "It's illegal to pull them out of the ground on most public lands," Lizotte said. "That can draw a stiff fine." And be careful when shopping. Many seed packages come with a high percentage of filler. Ideally, you would be able to see what's in them or be able to determine how much is pure seed and how much is inert matter, Lizotte said. "The ultimate result is that the plants may not turn out like those pictured," Lizotte said. "Look for a company that has a lot of expertise rather than somebody with just a little flash packaging." ...