When lifelong friends Lucy D. Rosenfeld and Marina Harrison set off
on their outings in the region, they are always on the lookout for
the gifts that nature offers. Exploring Nature's Bounty, their
ninth collaboration, invites us to share the rich array of
agricultural delights they've discovered within a two-hour radius
of new York City-from beautiful vineyards to the latest in
hydroponic greenhouses to peach-filled orchards to community farms
and historic sites. The places chosen all welcome visitors who will
see first hand the art of agriculture, pick their own produce, help
out on the farm, or simply enjoy being outdoors so close to the
city. Many of them are off-the-beaten-track locations where readers
and their families can walk among rows of grapes, cornstalks, apple
trees, and so much more. The sites range from traditional fruit
orchards to greenhouses filled with water-grown tomatoes and basil
to neatly ordered herb gardens in historic settings. Local
vineyards make wineries fun and glamorous places to visit, whether
on the north Fork of Long Island or in the Hudson valley. Some
venues focus on crop preservation-the American chestnut, for
example-while others introduce readers to honey making and maple
sugaring. Those interested in taking classes or seeing
demonstrations will find places to do just that, and many
activities are geared toward children, from corn mazes to hay rides
to pumpkin picking. Rosenfeld and Harrison provide a list of
festivals featuring local produce and, at the end of the book, a
guide to choosing an outing that will best fit readers, their
families, and their taste buds. Directions are provided in each
write-up as well as information on schedules, guided tours, and
walks within many of the sites. Exploring Nature's Bounty focuses
on the natural, the organic, the sustainable, and the
close-at-hand. By avoiding places overrun with commercialism, it
helps readers create their own adventures, enjoy time with family
and friends, and connect to the farms that nourish us all.
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