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By Lori W-greenhouse manager The change of seasons are most appreciated by a greenhouse grower because it means the start of a different crop to grow. “The poinsettias are here…!” Those are 4 words that bring much excitement and trepidation to the grower. Poinsettias are one of my favorite plants to grow. Just to [...]
Central NY is the Place to be in Autumn. Summer is on it’s way out, and although we’ll miss it, there’s no better place to be in the Fall than right here in Central New York. Crisp nights and cooler days, rich Fall foliage and beautiful sites everywhere. Now is the time to bring the [...]
Roasted Tomato Sauce and Fresh Herb Pesto By: Laura L. Country Living magazine for September has some yummy recipes to try. The timing is perfect if you’ve got the goodies fresh from your own garden! The first recipe is for a Roasted Tomato Sauce, perfect for making your homemade pizza fresh and delicious! [...]
By Lori W. If you are on a bulb catalog mailing list, you probably have received several catalogs by now. The beautifully photographed pictures will entice you into compulsive shopping, and when the bulbs start blooming next spring, you’ll be reminded why you over indulged. After a long dreary winter, spring blooming bulbs jump-start your [...]
Chrysanthemum – the outdoor garden mum – the plant that extends our growing season here in Central New York. By now the summer annual and perennial flowers are winding down and fading away, but with fall mums just starting show their color, our gardens can be revitalized with brilliant arrays of orange, yellow, red, [...]
Zucchini is coming on strong now in our gardens. This means it’s time to bake and freeze some of these delicious breads. The following recipe was taken from a cook book called Kitchen Kaleidoscope which was printed in 1981 in Teaneck N.J. 4 slightly beaten eggs 2 cups sugar 1 cup oil 2 cups loosely [...]
Begonias bloom so freely that the flowers create a plethera of color in the garden, making them popular subjects for mass plantings, formal designs, patio pots, or hanging baskets. Color and form remain fairly contant all season. Tips on how to grow these wonderful summertime flowers are as follows: Let the plants dry out in between watering. Feed occasionally [...]
STARTING SEEDS INDOORS in Central NY After 6 months of cold, nasty weather, we’re ready to get our hands dirty and dig into some soil. Our central New York climate doesn’t allow us to start working our gardens until late April or early May but we can do some indoor gardening to prepare for the planting [...]
We all know someone who is always cooking up something delicious. Here at Chester’s we’re lucky to have Sally. She not only smiles as she waits on our customers in the store, but when she’s off work she’s in the kitchen working on a tasty treat. Please enjoy this recipe for a terrific bread – it’s like [...]
Bring your camera to get a photo with Chetty the rabbit As big box stores and fast food chains populate the landscape across the country, it is no surprise that people still look for a chance to participate in something unique. One such event is the traditional Palm Sunday Open House and Flower Show at Chester’s Flower [...]
We are family owned and operated. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts in the Utica Area, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.
