Dear Friends,

My house on Prickly Mountain is about 2-3 weeks behind the micro climate down here in the Mad River Valley. My apple trees are just now blooming while the big apple tree by my office window is well beyond blooming and is growing apples. In addition to the bees seeking nectar from the blossoms I noticed two hummingbirds feeding on my blueberry bushes as I sat on the deck last night after work.

Only our South Burlington store will be open 9-5 on Memorial Day. We will resume all normal hours on Tuesday May 31st. Memorial Day is a somber holiday that honors those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

“Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” -Bob Marley

Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of summer and it seems like the weather is cooperating this year. My annual motorcycle ride to Maine is always a bit iffy because of the weather but it looks like the lobsters better be on the lookout this year! Grace and I always catch a few small Memorial Day parades as we head through the back roads of New Hampshire on the way back to Vermont on Monday.

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