Throughout history people have developed clever ways to store and serve salt. Our own Dryden potter, Mark Roberson, is crafting his own version of the traditional Scottish “salt pig”—a form based on a “hooded” earthenware container that would help absorb moisture from the air and keep salt from clumping. From individual “dips” to cellars and shakers, crocks and “pigs”, the storing and serving of salt was important, but why? These days it’s easy to take salt for granted, but a

At Dedrick’s we always strive to have the best selection of plants available but for the next week—over the Memorial Day weekend—we have the largest inventory of flowers and bedding plants of the entire year! New stock is arriving several times a week so you’ll always find something new. From mixed hanging baskets in full flower with amazing combinations of colors and forms to potted specimens ready for you to plant into your own beds and pots, now is the time to come and str

As a rule, Begonias need some sunlight, but they don't do well if that sunlight is harsh and direct. Instead, place them in filtered light, such as beneath high, thin tree canopies or on a porch. However, some begonia varieties might tolerate more sun than others. If the soil is dry when you put your index finger 1-2 inches until your top knuckle into the soil and it feels dry, then you need to water your Begonia. Feeding Once a week apply half strength (1/2 T Miracle Grow or

With its trailing habit, dense foliage and elegant vines, a Lofos plant is perfect for a hanging basket or container. It loves light—the more the better, but because it’s such a vigorous grower, it needs feeding! Lofos is just one of many varieties of plants you'll find in the greenhouse at Dedrick's Farm Market! Conveniently located between Cortland and Ithaca New York. On Route 13 in Dryden across from the entrance to Tompkins Cortland Community College. #plantlove #lofos #

This Mother’s Day give mom a gift that she can enjoy all summer long. We have all kinds of great flowers in the greenhouse, but none are prettier than our hanging Begonia Baskets! As a rule, Begonias need some sunlight, but they don't do well if that sunlight is harsh and direct. Instead, place them in filtered light, such as beneath high, thin tree canopies or on a porch. However, some begonia varieties might tolerate more sun than others. If the soil is dry when you put you

How in the world could Pansies possibly have anything in common with the stunning Netflix series Bridgerton? Well, as it happens, our modern Pansies—one of the earliest spots of colors in spring gardens—evolved from violas and violets. Today Pansies are a common sight but at the beginning of the 1800’s these colorful flowers didn’t even exist. It’s thanks to the enthusiasm of two British plant enthusiasts of the Regency Era—Lady Mary Elizabeth Bennet and Lord Gambier—that we