December Happenings
Dear Friends,
With a small layer of snow on the ground, chilly temperatures, and the Marcy Field tree decked out in lights, it does in fact feel like the start to the holiday season! We have a lovely selection of trees, and Ann has been busy making wreaths. Come December, Leah makes her yearly transition to working in the shop, and we are thrilled to announce that once again she will be leading a wreath making workshop joined by the dulcet tones of Martha Gallagher and her harp!
Did you miss our Thanksgiving Wine Tasting? It was a fun one! But never fear--you can come to our December Tasting! Here is a list of this month's events (see below for more detailed information).
- Thursday, Dec. 12, 11-1 Wreath Making Workshop (pre-registration required)
- Friday, Dec. 13, 3:30-5:30 Bhakta Spirits Tasting
- Saturday, Dec. 21, 3:30-5:30 Wine Tasting
Stop by soon or call us at (518) 576-9043
Emily & TheTeam at East Branch Organics
Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 10-6 Sun 10-5:30
Note: In January and February we will be closed on Mondays & Tuesdays
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Wreaths!
The staff here has been working hard making wreaths, kissing balls, and swags. We have lots of sizes and styles to choose from, and we are also happy to take special orders --just give us a call at 518-576-9043. And check out our wreath making workshop below!
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Christmas Trees!
We have beautiful Fraser Fir trees locally grown. This year we have 4 sizes:
Mini $15
Small $70
Medium$80
Large $90
We also offer delivery for an additional fee.
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Wreath Making Workshop!
Thursday, Dec. 12, 11:00-1:00
Join us for our annual wreath making workshop! Leah will be instructing and inspiring you as you create a wreath from scratch and decorate it! And we are thrilled that once again Martha Gallagher will be joining us at this event with her harp! Please call us to sign up as space is limited. This is always such a fun holiday event--don't miss out! Cost is $50-$65 based on materials used. 518-576-9043
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Bhakta Spirits Tasting
Friday, Dec. 13, 3:30-5:30
Join us for a tasting of the intriguing and delicious Bhakta Spirits!
Raj Peter Bhakta is the founder of Bhakta Spirits and Whistle Pig Whiskey. After selling his stake in Whistle Pig in 2019, Bhakta embarked on a sabbatical in search of new discoveries in the world of spirits. A twist of fate brought him to Condom, France, where he unearthed—and acquired—a miraculous cellar of ancient Armagnac dating back to 1868.
We will be tasting and making cocktails with “1928”. Named “1928” for the oldest vintage of Armagnac in the blend, it also contains 1941, 1962 and 1973, fusing ancient French Armagnacs and Calvados to perfect this Rye whiskey bottled in Vermont.
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Wine Tasting!
Saturday, Dec. 21, 3:30-5:45
Need a last-minute gift? Still need some wine for Christmas dinner? Or--most importantly--just want to come out and enjoy some wines with us? Our theme is "Winter Wines"--the kinds of wines that you want to drink while getting cozy during the holiday season! We will have an assortment of velvety reds and lovely whites. The tasting is free and any wines purchased at the event are 10% off.
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Paperwhites & Amaryllis!
We have lots of loose paperwhites and large and beautiful red amaryllis bulbs as well as some paperwhites and amaryllis planted in containers. These make wonderful gifts!
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Holiday Floral Arrangements
Call us if you would like to special order a holiday arrangement to grace your table or present as a gift (we can deliver too!). 518-576-9043. We will have lots of Poinsettias in the shop as well.
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Best Gift Ever: Floral Bouquet CSA!
A summer filled with bouquets of beautiful blooms grown here at the garden center makes a wonderful gift! We have lots of options from 5 to 20 bouquets over the summer. We have membership cards that you could pick up or that we would be happy to send out. You can go to our website on the link below, give us a call, or stop by the shop to purchase a membership!
Click to Shop Floral Bouquet CSA Membership
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Wine & Spirits Shop Update
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Field Recordings
Fiction Red Blend
I can't tell you how many red blends we tried before finally finding Fiction--it was an "Aha!" moment! Fiction is a blend of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and several other varietals. Organically grown grapes, minimal sulfites added, aged in French oak but not too "oaky"--this luscious red checks all the boxes! Come try it at our Dec. 21 tasting!
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Do Good Spirits
Beaverkill Bourbon Cream
Do Good Spirits is a veteran owned distillery in Roscoe, New York, and their Beaverkill Bourbon Cream is delicious! Beaverkill (named after the Beaverkill River that flows through Roscoe), is a fabulous New York State alternative to other cream whiskies such as Baily's.
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Isolation Proof
Orchard Gin
Isolation Proof Gin, located in the Catskills, makes sustainable gins using local ingredients. Many of you have tried Isolation Proof's original gin as well as their beautiful pink Summer Gin, and now we have the perfect gin for fall and winter sipping! Orchard Gin is begins with the 7 botanicals in their original gin, then they add macerated wild apples (picked from the distillery property!) and diced dried pears post distillation. It is excellent as a sipper, in traditional gin cocktails, or in any other creative cocktails you might concoct!
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Evil Twin
Silent Night in a New York City Taproom
This Belgian style blonde ale is brewed with orange peel and ginger. It is strong (12%ABV) and sooooo good! Grab a 4pack for holiday cheer before they disappear!
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Fat Orange Cat!
Winter Warmer Ale
Another yummy ale with spices, but with a more mild-mannered ABV than the Evil Twin!
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Four Quarters Brewing
Dark is Night
Imperial Stout
Hailing from Winooski, Vermont, this is your Winter Solstice libation of choice! The can label even includes some winter solstice poetry:
"Though my soul may set in darkness,
it will rise in perfect light;
I have loved the stars too fondly
to be fearful of the night"--Sarah Williams
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Fun Horticultural Fact!
"There's Rosemary, that's for remembrance. Pray you love, remember," Ophelia in William Shakespeare's Hamlet, V, iv, 196-197
When Ophelia claims that rosemary is for remembrance, she is asking people to remember the tragic events that transpired earlier in the play. But this quote is based on the fact the rosemary has long been considered an excellent medicinal herb for remembrance. To help sharpen our memories, some of us at EBO have been steeping a sprig of rosemary in water (pour the hot water over the rosemary) for 4-6 minutes and giving our brains a boost Shakespeare style!
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