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  • Smashing the Spotted Lanternfly

    Sixty Seconds with Judi With all the weirdness in the world right now let’s add Spotted Lanternfly to the mix.  If you haven’t heard of them let me introduce you. Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), is an invasive leaf-hopping insect native to Asia. They moved into Southeastern Pennsylvania somewhere around 2014. They have since become a nuisance
  • March!

    Sixty Seconds with Judi March proclaims the beginning of Spring. So, lettuce rejoice. Yes, I did that on purpose. Now is the time to prepare those beds and get busy planting some early crops. With the help of the Farmer’s Almanac and a few old wives tales I have put together a great little guide for
  • Oh, What We Do!

    Sixty Seconds with Judi The last few weeks I have been traveling with my co-workers.  We took a trip to Atlanta and another to Fort Lauderdale. Of course, I documented my trips on Facebook only to hear my friends comments like: “Oh, I wish I had that job” or “Wait, don’t you work for Linvilla?”.
  • Finding the Farmer in You

    Sixty Seconds with Judi Imagine this: The sun is rising on a hot, beautiful morning. You head out the door where you faintly hear the roosters making their morning calls. The air smells of hay, freshly mowed grass, and yes, a little manure. You grab your hat, your sunscreen, and a bottle of water and
  • Linvilla’s Own Bee Story

    Sixty Seconds with Judi I overheard a conversation the other day; a man was asking where to buy Raw Honey and someone suggested Linvilla Orchards. Strangely enough another man chimes in and says “Linvilla Orchards?” “They don’t keep their own bees and they certainly don’t make their own honey!” “Nothing could be further from the
  • Winter Blues?

      Okay, so we got through January and February is just beginning. Do you have those winter blues yet?  Are you wondering what to do with yourself? Well, let me answer that for you! Don’t hibernate for the winter. The sun is shining most days and you still need a good dose of vitamin D;
  • Lilacs & a Mother’s Day Memory

    Sixty Seconds with Judi Today, as I walked out of my house I noticed that my Lilacs were in bloom. My heart and mind immediately were flooded with memories of my mom. Lilacs  seemed like an annual spring event when I was growing up. I remember cutting large bouquets with mom as she would encourage
  • Garden Envy

    Sixty Seconds with Judi Have you ever walked passed your neighbor’s yard and found you were experiencing Garden envy? You glance over at their beautiful selection of perennials that are perfectly placed and wish that you had their same sense of style. I have this friend, she works with me, and so she will remain
  • Saving the Monarch Butterfly

    Sixty Seconds with Judi Once again, I am leaning on my friends at Botanical Interests Seed Company to help me with my blog.  We all have been reading quite a bit about the need to save the bees and the butterflies. But did you know that the Monarch Butterfly is now being considered as a