Wickham Park's Sensory Garden in Manchester CT is Open! - 05/30/10 09:38 PM


Wickham Park's Sensory Garden in Manchester CT is open!  This new garden, designed to be accessible  and enjoyed by all, is glorious. 
With stunning pathways, arbors, sculptures, wind chimes, water feature, a miniature train track, and raised beds showcasing hundreds of different plants, the sensory garden will delight all the senses--sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.
I visited it for the first time today and was in awe.  Not only is it beautiful but it is also educational. There are several stations with audio to describe each garden, pointing out each of the planned features. 


 



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Wordless Wednesday: A Great Day for Gazing in the Garden - 05/26/10 09:47 PM

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A PHOTO OPPORTUNITY TOO GOOD TO PASS UP! - 05/18/10 01:22 PM
Today, I was out showing more bank-owned homes to a client of mine, and we have begun to rank order the properties in terms of RANKNESS.   As we approached the first home on our list of three, we saw a sign plastered on the front door warning us of GREAT AMOUNTS OF MOLD. 
No written warning was necessary; it hit us as soon as we opened the door (wish that I had a gas mask).  So in the interest of health, we quickly peaked in every room, and sure enough found that mold was present in great amounts.  One closet had … (13 comments)

OPEN HOUSE, 288 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe, CT. Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. - 05/11/10 04:05 PM
OPEN HOUSE, 288 Turkey Roost Road, Monroe, CT.  Sunday, May 16, 2010 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Here is your opportunity to take a look at this fabulous property!  A spacious three-bedroom, two and a half bath raised ranch in impeccable condition, this home must be seen.
Everything has been done here:  New central air conditioning, new windows, new furnace, new oil tank, new water storage tank, rebuilt chimney, upgraded electrical service, new shed, invisible fencing, and an integrated generator system.
On the interior, recent upgrades include new Bruce hardwood floors, new French doors to three-seasons screened in porch, updated baths, … (3 comments)

How Do They Do It? Top Three Ideas from My Sellers for Keeping Their Homes Show-Ready! - 05/10/10 06:39 PM
First of all, I would like to say hats off to my sellers.  Unless you have recently sold a home that you are currently living in, you (like me) probably don't realize what a strain it is to always have it show-ready!
I encourage my sellers to be as flexible as possible about showings and that includes being able to accommodate, whenever possible, short notice.  It's no small task, and they should be commended for the great job they do, especially when kids and pets are involved.
How do they do it?  I keep track of their ideas for minimizing the … (6 comments)

Reception for New Artists, Madison, CT - 05/03/10 08:45 AM
A Reception for New Artists will be held at the Artist's View Gallery in Madison, CT on May 16, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  On display will be prints, oil paintings, sculpture, jewelry, photography, and other media.
Among the artists featured will be my friend and art photographer extraordinaire, Edith Carlson.  Her artwork has been shown in many local galleries and has won many awards.  Please check out her newest display as well as the works of the other artists.
For additional information, contact the Artist's View Gallery, 25 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT
203-318-8009

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