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Meet Matt, the 12-year-old farmer

Twelve-year-old Matt Gartelman moved to the Moriches in 2022 from Wantagh in Nassau County with his family, seeking a life with more outdoors and space. As a first-generation farm manager, he found …

Google “bees on Long Island,” and you’ll find lots of pest-eradication services. Clearly, bee killing is a thriving business here. Yet, without bees, our supply of many fruits …

Located at 179 Frowein Road in East Moriches, the Craftsman Fence Co. has been in business since 1975. The business, owned by Rudi Pinka, is a family-owned-and-operated business. As a …

Ever wonder why we cherish the sight of a dozen red roses on Valentine’s Day? Or why we pay so much for them?   In her article, “A Brief History of Flowers in Western Art” …

While the rest of us were making our lists, checking them twice, Carol and her staff at Bailstone Florist, in East Moriches, was planning for Valentine’s Day. To have enough inventory to …

Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden are planning garden workshops at the Farm Brewery for the month of February, creating some really fun Valentine’s date-night ideas. As of last month, the …

The Moriches Bay Garden Club will be meeting on March 21 at the Center Moriches Library.   They will have a guest speaker to be announced soon. The club meets on the third Thursday of each …

“Blij dat je hier bent!” is Dutch for “Glad you are here!”   It’s a greeting you will hear at the 2024 Long Island Tulip Fest at Waterdrinker Farms.  …

“Every day I run and walk in our beautiful hamlet, but my heart sinks at the sight of garbage along our streets—everywhere!” said East Moriches resident Doug DeFeo. To combat …

The Moriches Bay Garden Club currently has about 30 active members, with plans to expand. It’s not just about flowers, but also about fun and friendship—while also learning and growing, …

An approach to landscaping that’s taken root in Suffolk County has established a home at the Havens Homestead in Center Moriches. Its team of master gardeners work to recreate garden beds with …

Last month, the weather forecast predicted more than 5 inches of snow across on the South Shore and up to 7 inches along the North Shore of Brookhaven Town. Pictured is a view of the water off Main …

All you need is your library card to start planting a variety of seeds, provided by your very own local Center Moriches Library. “The mission of our seed library is to provide information, …

Now in its third generation, the Henry Leuthardt Nurseries, a 26-acre farm located at 607 Montauk Highway, in East Moriches, is run by John Leuthardt. His father, Henry P. Leuthardt, took over …

Holiday Tree & Menorah Lighting, Friday, Dec. 8 The annual tree lighting and menorah lighting will take place at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Center Moriches at the Center Moriches Square …

It’s been said that April showers bring May flowers, but on Main Street in Center Moriches, it’s the hardworking members and volunteers of the Downtown Center Moriches Beautification …

With eight large greenhouses, plenty of flower varieties and their unique fresh-roasted coffee bean offerings, Hulse’s Potting Shed in Center Moriches is also adding a fresh flowers and veggies …

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