Concord is Home Sweet Home

Good morning!

Happy Monday everyone! It was a busy weekend, but I had a lot of fun. I sure hope you did too, in spite of all that rain yesterday. I’m sure our lawns appreciated it. This is a brand new week of summer — not too many left — that culminates with my son’s birthday, so this is a special week for my family. Of course, I’ll go crazy this week trying to find my teenaged son the right gift. Once they reach a certain age, oh, about the beginning of their teens, they get fussier and fussier each year, and getting the right gift becomes a challenge. Well, this is my son’s last year as a teenager. (sob, sob) I hope it gets easier in the twenties. Today I’d like to share some good news on the moderately affordable housing front. Our town is looking for a buyer for a lovely home at 87 Elm Brook Lane , a family friendly cul-de-sac off Virginia Road, surrounded by town-owned conservation land and open space. It is near the Lincoln line and close to the Thoreau Birth House, Gaining Ground and Hanscom Air Force Base. Just think, you’ll have front-row seats for the Blue Angels airshows! The neighborhood was built for affordable housing in 2002, and all 12 detached single-family homes are part of the Elm Brook Homes development. This particular house is a three-bedroom — two up stairs, one down — two-bath property that measures just less than 1,700 square feet of living space. The asking price is $417,700, and potential buyers must have an income less than 140 percent of the Boston-area median income to qualify. I have been inside some of these homes and have to say that they are beautifully laid out and provide plenty of space for a growing family. White picket fences and flower gardens edge the properties, speed bumps keep motorists and pedestrians safe, and neighbors enjoy each other’s company. Why, you’d think you were in Mayberry! I realize I am sounding like a realtor, which I’m not. I just think this is the perfect property for a family who either wants to stay in Concord or move to our wonderful community. Like all housing purchases, you must meet the qualifications. Applications for this housing opportunity will be reviewed on a first-submitted basis. So get moving on the application if you haven’t already, and soon you may be moving into your new home.

Is Concord Grape Growing Right For You? | Grapebizs.com

Is Concord Grape Growing Proper For You?

Concord grape growing has gained recognition in the past several years. Each year, the United States commercially produces about 400,000 tons of these grapes, so you can see that the demand for them is genuinely high. But what makes concord grape growing so well-liked among residence growers? Read on to locate out.

They are highly adaptable

As opposed to some other grape varieties, the concord grape can easily adapt to various growing conditions. Several plants do not do nicely in cool climates, but this 1 does, as evidenced by many Northern American states like Washington and New York who widely generate these delicious grapes. The concord truly sets itself apart from other varieties that can only flourish in warm climates. Also, this grape range is not certain about the soil it is planted in yet another reason why house growers love them.

They have lots of utilizes

Concord grapes are fantastic for producing wine with a sweet finish. If they are ripened properly, you can also generate dry wine from them. They also make excellent table grapes, as they are very sweet and tasty. The only problem is they have huge seeds, and these days, most individuals prefer seedless grapes for eating. Another reason why concord grape growing is so popular is since they’re excellent for making grape juice. Welch is one company who reaped lots of profit due to this grape assortment. They are also excellent for producing jam, jelly and pretty considerably something grape flavored like candy or even soft drinks.

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They are extremely resistant to illnesses

This is one of the main factors why several house growers and hobbyists choose concord grape growing—this grape assortment is a hardy plant, proving itself to have excellent resistance to a wide assortment of illnesses. This results in the plant having greater, healthier yields. You also finish up saving funds as there is much less opportunity that you have to deal with diseases.

They are extremely wholesome

Studies have shown that you get a lot of healthy advantages by eating or drinking items produced from concord grapes. For 1, they include antioxidants that lower your risk of obtaining cancer. They have also been shown to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, which in turn lowers your risk of heart diseases and stroke.

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