Sandy Ridge Farm

Business name:

Sandy Ridge Farm

Address:

925 Sandy Ridge Rd

City:

Doylestown

State:

Pennsylvania

Zip Code:

18901

Phone number:

(215) 340-1042

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Group To Plant 20,000 Daffodils In Bucks County | Doylestown, PA Patch - Patch.com

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A nonprofit organization will plant 20,000 daffodils in Bucks County this fall to honor healthcare employees, first responders, essential workers and loved ones. The nonprofit organization Bucks Beautiful, in partnership with Gale Nurseries, will plant the spring-blooming daffodils at three locations: 5,000 bulbs at Trinity Buckingham Church in remembrance of Joanne Phillips. The flowers will be planed at the historic Trinity Chapel and graveyard, the resting place of American anthropologist Margaret Mead10,000 bulbs on the grounds of The Inn at Barley Sheaf Farm5,000 bulbs at Pine Run's Health Center in recognition of healthcare workers Bucks Beautiful launched the program in 2010 when 40,000 daffodil bulbs were planted along the Route 611 bypass near Doylestown. In subsequent years, daffodils were planted along the Delaware Canal State Park towpath, the Route 202 Parkway, the Bucks County Tourist Center in Bensalem, Buckingham Green Shopping Center, the Michener Art...

Bucks Beautiful is set to host the 25th annual Kitchen and Garden Tour in Doylestown - The Intelligencer

The non- profit organization, Bucks Beautiful will feature historic Doylestown homes this Sunday on a walking tour, rain or shine. Bucks Beautiful will feature historic Doylestown homes at their 25th annual Kitchen & Garden Tour on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Bucks Beautiful is a nonprofit organization that strives to beautify Bucks County through gardening events, projects and educational programs.“Our mission is to encourage the development of gardens throughout the county,” said Executive Director Denise Sezack.The walking tour is held on the second Sunday in June each year, rain or shine. The Kitchen & Garden Tour was founded by Carter van Dyke, who is one of the original members of the Bucks Beautiful Board of Directors. The van Dyke residence will be featured on the tour.This year’s tour will include seven homes and gardens. Bucks County Master Gardeners will also be on the tour to offer their expertise. The homes featured in the tour are filled with Doylestown history, with one of the homes being built in 1840. All seven homes con...

Soggy planting season leaves growers dripping with concern - The Intelligencer

Bees don’t work in the rain.”Animals have also been affected. At the Doylestown Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Laura Weis said she’s seen about a dozen cases of leptospirosis this year, most likely because of the ground not drying out. The rare disease is spread in the urine of dogs and wild animals. Because it’s been so wet, dogs that come in contact with the urine of another animal can acquire the infection which affects their kidneys and can be fatal if not treated, she said.“We haven’t seen much of it until we’ve had this incredibly wet weather,” she said. A vaccination prevents the illness, but previously there wasn’t much need for dogs to be vaccinated. The vaccine costs about $20 to $25. The disease also can affect people but most of those cases are from swimming in ponds or other untreated waterways, she said. Farm animals such as sheep can also be affected by infections from standing in muddy areas.Soybeans are usually planted by late May, but this year, Brunt and other family members who farm on land they own and lease have had to plant around wet spots. “We’re behind where we should be in planting. We’d like to be done and we’re only a quarter of the way done,” he said.And the strawberries, a late spring favorite, need some extra care this year as well.When the ground is so wet, the strawberries hold extra water. “They get mold faster," said Brunt, on his Southampton farm.Myers said all the rain promotes an increase in both fungal and bacterial diseases that can affect fruits and vegetables. To help keep a garden healthy, she advised home gardeners to put plants in raised beds or containers. Also, make sure to water just the base of the plant because wetting the leaves permits fungi and bacteria to enter the plant.Fertilizing plants is another problem in wet weather because the rain can dilute it. But, she cautioned, “you can do more harm by over-fertilizing than under-fertilizing.” Too much fertilizer can cause chemical burns and too much nitrogen will attract pests to the plants.At Crossing Vineyards in Upper Makefield, sommelier Eric Cavatore isn’t too worried about the damp days just yet. But if the wet weather continues into July, August or September, when grape vines need the sun’s warmth to ripen, that wouldn’t ...

Teen Cited After Phony Flower Sale At Doylestown CVS: Police - Doylestown, PA Patch

Jaxson Clyde, 19, of Smyrna, Delaware, was cited after police were dispatched to a solicitation complaint at CVS parking lot on S. Main Street in Doylestown just before noon. Police say Clyde was selling fake flowers under the guise of a fundraiser for the high school. Feb. 17 A 25-year-old Doylestown man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after an officer saw him driving without tail lights and swerving at approximately 1:50 a.m. He presented with bloodshot, glassy eyes, slurred speech and the odor of alcohol emanating from the vehicle. Field tests were administered and a blood draw was taken at Doylestown Hospital. Feb. 17 A 19-year-old Willow Grove man was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a traffic stop at approximately 2:30 a.m. on E. Butler Avenue in New Britain. He was stopped for non-functioning rear lighting and presented with an odor of alcoholic beverage. Field sobriety tests were administered and blood draw was taken at Doylestown Hospital. Feb. 14 Fraters Electric on Union Street in Doylestown reported $500 worth of damage to their business sign.Get the Doylestown newsletterSubscribe ...

Philadelphia Flower Show blooms with colors and crowds

Dutch town outside of Amsterdam.Though she spent most of her life as a resident of Doylestown Township, her first impression of tulips stayed with her. Bold colors. Spring. Resilient.“There is something amazing about seeing them come up, even through the snow," she said. "It’s a remarkable reminder of how amazing nature is. It does the same thing, it keeps going, no matter how many other changes there are in the world. It’s a reminder there is a bedrock of things that don’t change.”Two hours before Saturday’s Philadelphia Flower Show opening, Gustavson sat on a SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown train, dressed in pants decorated with blue roses, eager to explore the tulips that have inspired her since she was 5.Awaiting her at the Pennsylvania Convention Center was a vision that many visitors called magical. At the entrance, a sea of onlookers inched their way under the arch of a replica of a stone bridge, covered in tulips and adorned with bikes.“The entrance makes you feel as if you've discovered a secret garden hidden in a great city — that only you know how to enter,” said Gustavson, who went to the show alone so she could take h... (Bucks County Courier Times)

DelVal's bold Philadelphia Flower Show exhibit stands out

Philadelphia Flower Show on Monday, the bright green roof of Delaware Valley University's exhibit was easy to spot.The Doylestown Township school's unique project — titled "Sigh"— attracted throngs of visitors who strolled through the mini urban landscape to learn how nature, cities and humans can coexist."It's very pretty," said Freda Jenkins, who came to the popular show from New Jersey. "The roof is very cool; it's my favorite."Filtered stormwater flows from the grass and flower-covered roof into a downspout which then nourishes the grass and flowers below. Walls of flowers outline the exhibit and wooden benches tucked away in nature-enveloped spots offer a quiet place to sit and relax. A small street-side cafe is there, too, surrounded by greenery."It's absolutely lovely," said Sandy Dvorak, of Phoenixville.Described as a "compromise" between people and the natural world, the exhibit also provides an education. Throughout the greenery and beds of pansies and herbs there are signs that teach visitors about the importance of the natural world."Increases carbon storage, improves air filtration and enhances biodi... (Burlington County Times)