Posts with tag 'Local businesses'

Have the fall and winter months left your landscaping in need of a spring refresh?

If you're buying or selling a home in the coming months, landscaping is more important than ever. Our real estate agents always recommend sprucing up your curb appeal before listing. Since many sellers list in early spring, fixing up your landscaping right away will help ensure that your home stands out from the crowd. 

Whether you need a few new plants, some fertilizer, and mulch, or gardening tools to help you get the job done, a quick visit to one of the area's greenhouses will help you get started. 

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The Kennebec Valley is known far and wide for its splendid scenery, but its best-kept secret might be the wealth of local dairies and cheeseries we have at our fingertips. And with National Cheese Lover's Day coming up on January 20th, our real estate agents are thrilled to share some of their favorite local destinations for fantastic cheese in the Kennebec Valley. 

• Winter Hill Farm - 35 Hill Farm Rd., Freeport, ME 04032
  With a philosophy of eco-friendly farming practices and respectful treatment of their animals, Winter Hill Farm is a great place to get your guilt-free cheese fix this winter. The farm is nestled among the wooded hills and rolling farmland just outside Freeport, and only minutes away from these Freeport homes for sale. Their offerings include fresh, bloomy rind, washed rind, and aged raw milk cheeses, all handmade in small batches by master cheesemakers. 

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Did you know that maple syrup has its own holiday? National Maple Syrup Day is observed every year on December 17, and our corner of Maine is the perfect place to celebrate this sweet holiday. Local, family-owned businesses have been producing fresh maple syrup for generations, using old-fashioned harvesting practices producing some of the best maple syrup in the world. Whether you're a maple syrup aficionado or you want to enjoy something sweet, this is the holiday for you. Our REALTORS® have all the delicious details on four great spots to celebrate National Maple Syrup Day near Augusta this year.

1. Bacon Farm Maple Products – 415 Goodhue Rd., Sidney, ME 04330
   Conveniently located close to Sidney homes for sale, you'll find Bacon Farm Maple Products, the perfect place to celebrate National Maple Syrup Day. This farm is one of the oldest continually operating maple syrup shops in the area and has been delighting visitors ever since it was first founded in 1881. Today, the Bacon family sticks to the classic methods that have served them well for generations, starting with the sap harvest in the early spring. The sap is boiled down on-site to create fresh, delicious maple syrup. If you're interested in creating your own maple syrup, Bacon Farm also sells sugaring products and supplies.

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There is nothing better than a hot cup of chowder to take the chill off a cool New England night. Moreover, you will have plenty of things to do when you move into any of the Augusta homes for sale this season. Between the crisp air and the tired muscles, the last thing you will want to do is fire up the stove and make dinner. When you are ready to take a break from the boxes and settle into the area, the following are some of the best places in town to enjoy a piping hot bowl of New England chowder.

Sandy Point Seafood - 146 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330

Open Wednesday through Sunday, Sandy Point Seafood is one of the best chowder restaurants in Maine. From lobster stew to haddock chowder, they have something for everyone to discover. When you do get settled into the area, you can come back and pick up some of the freshest halibut, haddock, shrimp, and lobster in Augusta to bring home. This local favorite is a great place to rub elbows with your neighbors and find out what's happening in the community.

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Every year on September 5, people around the world come together to support those in need for International Day of Charity. This annual holiday is the perfect opportunity to learn more about local causes and offer support. Whether you're currently shopping for Augusta homes for sale or you're a long-time resident, you'll find plenty of worthy, local non-profit organizations to support on International Day of Charity. Our real estate agents have all the details on 5 local Augusta charities you can support this year.

1. Maine Greyhound Placement Service – 231 Old Belgrade Rd., Augusta 04330
   The Maine Greyhound Placement Service (MGPS) is a local charity working to find new homes for retired racing greyhounds, typically between two and five years old. These well-trained dogs often make great family pets. Besides finding the dogs homes, the organization also operates a spay/neuter clinic, and a greyhound pet supply store to help raise funds. Volunteer to help greyhounds find homes, or make a financial donation to support the cause.

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