The-Lehrer-Report
The Lehrer Report: Dec. 22, 2023
Merry Christmas to all our Christian friends and neighbors.Happy Kwanzaa to all our African American friends and neighbors. *** Kwanzaa will be celebrated, Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 5:30 p.m. at the Bangs Center. The event is sponsored by the Amherst...
The Lehrer Report: Dec. 15, 2023
Condolences to the family and friends of John Spinetti, who founded the Amherst Farmers Market over 50 years ago. When the market was in the parking lot, John had the first spot on the left as you entered from Pleasant Street. While he was know for...
The Lehrer Report: Dec. 8, 2023
Fauna report: A deer ran in front of my car Wednesday night at about 6 p.m. on West Street, right before the traffic light on East Hadley Road. It was just feet in front of my car. All I saw were legs leaping. My jaw and heart dropped at the...
The Lehrer Report: Dec. 1, 2023
Garden report: The wave petunia is still OK in my garage as of Nov. 27.***Chanukah greetings to all our Jewish friends and neighbors. The holiday begins at sundown Dec. 7 and runs until Dec. 15.***Susan Mulholland of Leverett sent me an email...
The Lehrer Report: Nov. 24, 2023
Garden report: The geranium I brought inside is blooming. The wave petunia that I put in the garage was still blooming Monday.***This weekend offers many activities for people to get out and get together.The annual Merry Maple festival will be held...
The Lehrer Report: Sept. 15, 2023
New year greetings to all our Jewish friends and neighbors. The new year begins at sundown on Sept. 15.***Garden report: The sunflower has a very heavy, large yellow head that is bending the stalk. It needs to be staked, but the stake has to be very...
The Lehrer Report: Sept. 8, 2023
Garden report: I am devastated. The sugar snap peas that were several inches high have disappeared! The plants were eaten by a creature — don’t know which one.I have more seeds but reluctant to replant and be disappointed again. However, the cucumbers...
The Lehrer Report: Sept. 1, 2023
Monday, Sept. 4 is Labor Day. Public buildings, schools and libraries are closed. The stores will be open. This is a the unofficial last summer weekend to get together with friends and family. Of course there are always opportunities to get together,...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 25, 2023
Garden report: The leaves on the lilac bush have black spots. It is very sad looking. The blight was caused by the excessive rain. From what I have read, the bush should be OK next year. I hope so. The lilacs have such a wonderful aroma and I would...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 18, 2023
Garden report: The radishes I planted last week have all popped up. I made two batches of refrigerator pickles. I used my cucumbers, my dill and onion. I add salt, the only item that is not grown in my garden. Both batches were shared with friends. I...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 11, 2023
Garden report: The lavender and marigolds have bloomed. However, the marigold leaves are lace, don’t know what’s eating them.The lettuce seeds never germinated so I planted radish seeds in that space. I harvested basil and peppermint stalks to dry. I...
The Lehrer Report: Aug. 4, 2023
Garden report: The marigolds have bloomed. The next crop of radishes, lettuce and green beans have been planted. I eat a tomato a day.***Gallery A3 will hold its eighth juried show, “Undercurrents — Art that Reveals the Underseen,” from Aug. 3 to...
The Lehrer Report: July 28, 2023
Reminder: Real estate taxes are due Aug. 1, which is Monday.***Garden report: The salvia, Stokes aster, morning glory and black-eyed Susans have bloomed. One of my hanging pots with pansies withered and the other one is fine.The tomatoes, onions and...
Dear Readers,Here is my postcard to you from Los Angeles and Chicago, where I visited family.I have a solution to increasing the housing stock from observing locations in LA.It’s an engineering miracle to see houses perched on hillsides. Therefore,...
The Lehrer Report: July 14, 2023
Garden report: I have a red tomato! Correction … I had a red tomato, I ate it. The green pepper should be ready in a few days. I probably could harvest now but it is small.The hosta and Queen Anne’s lace have bloomed.I have standing water in my...
The Lehrer Report: July 7, 2023
Fauna report: There are two bunnies in the yard. I haven’t seen them touch the snap pea vines. They sit in the middle of the yard and eat the clover.A deer and fawn came through the yard. Mom took a bit of some leaves on the way through and left.They...
The Lehrer Report: June 23, 2023
Garden report: I am harvesting a bumper crop of snow peas. The pepper plants have blossoms. The dahlia has bloomed while the classic orange day lilies have begun to bud. I can cut basil leaves for recipes as well as the mint and dill.Local...
The Lehrer Report: June 16, 2023
Father’s Day greetings to all the men who look after children, whether as parents, coaches or mentors.***Garden report: The astilbe and nigella (love in a mist) have bloomed. The snap peas have blossoms.***The Amherst Community Band performs Friday,...
The Lehrer Report: June 9, 2023
Garden report: I have a tomato the size of a pea. The green bean and cucumber seeds have sprouted. The morning glory is back again. It self-sows, the same as the dill.***The Friends of the Amherst Senior Center are holding a Pop-up Closet fundraiser...
The Lehrer Report: June 2, 2023
Garden report: The heat has opened all the peonies. They will not last long in this weather. However, they are still beautiful. I have some wild buttercups that appeared in the yard. The doronicum and candy tuft have bloomed.I have mulched the onions...
