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2H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY, 2013
Recent Home Sales
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2. ThompsonTownshipCape Cod
3. RocklandTownship
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2 BR/2 BAAcres: 0.71Sold For: $42,500School Tax: $1,350Town & County: $805
Built: 1949Listed By: Barbanti Group
5 BR/3 BAAcres: 0.17Sold For: $74,500School Tax: $1,808Town & County: $1,075
Built: 1960Listed By: Keller WilliamsRE Hudson Valley United
3 BR/1 BAAcres: 0.86Sold For: $89,500School Tax: $1,253Town & County: $1,490
Built: 1960Listed By: Matthew J.Freda Real Estate
3 BR/1.1 BAAcres: 0.84Sold For: $107,500School Tax: $746Town & County: $733
Built: 1982Listed By: CarmichaelLynch Realty
4 BR/4 BAAcres: 5.93Sold For: $1,580,000School Tax: $15,826Town & County: $10,858
Built: 2009Listed By: Catskill Castles
3 BR/2 BAAcres: 18.00Sold For: $270,000School Tax: $3,416Town & County: $3,256
Built: 2002Listed By: Gibson E. McKean, Inc.
5 BR/3.1 BAAcres: 1.88Sold For: $180,000School Tax: $4,304Town & County: $3,970
Built: 1992Listed By: Callicoon RealEstate, LLC
3 BR/2 BAAcres: 5.01Sold For: $135,000School Tax: $2,846Town & County: $2,347
Built: 1988Listed By: Century 21Country Realty
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Gardening is a rewarding hobby withthousands of devotees. A self-sus-
taining garden can be an efficient addi-tion to any home, but gardens requireupkeep and a certain measure of dedi-cation.
A self-sufficient garden is a garden thatsustains itself through proper planningand execution. Such gardens can almosttake care of themselves so long as thesoil is healthy soil, the seeds are reusedand organic material is produced.
When planting your own self-sustain-ing garden, consider the following tips.
• Start with soil. Healthy soil is essen-tial to a thriving garden. The soil musthave the right pH, correct texture andcomposition, and be full of nutrients.Very often the native soil in yards is notadequate to keep a garden thriving. Insuch instances, the soil needs to beimproved. Adding compost -- which canbe produced in the yard as well -- to thesoil will enrich the soil with nitrogen,phosphorous and potassium.
• Maintain proper soil consistency.Soil that is the right consistency, mean-ing the optimum balance of sand, clayand actual soil, is another necessity for aself-sustaining garden. The ideal ratioshould be 40 percent sand, 40 percentsilt and 20 percent clay. Having the right
balance of soil can secure root forma-tion and promote proper drainage.
• Test the pH. Certain plants need aspecific pH in order to grow. A neutralpH range is typically ideal for growingvegetables. A pH tester can be pur-chased from a gardening center. Amendthe soil accordingly to get the soil backto its correct level.
• Know the growing season. Vegeta-bles should be planted during the sea-son in which they will thrive. Peas, beetsand cabbage, for example, are cold-tem-perature vegetables, while cucumbers,squash and melons thrive in warm cli-mates. Plant accordingly so that the veg-etables will have the best chances forsuccess.
• Purchase quality seeds. Use freshseeds, particularly ones that have beenharvested from your own garden theyear before, to have the best chances forgermination. Or buy seeds from a rep-utable source, like a garden center or anonline retailer who specializes in veg-etable seeds.
• Start seedlings indoors. You maywant to work with seedlings indoors sothat you can monitor growth and carefor them more easily. Then transplantthe seedlings outside when they are sta-ble enough for the elements.
Plant a self-sustaining garden
MAY, 2013 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT HOME IN THE COUNTRY 5H
SEEDS in Honesdale a sustainable energy resource:
S ustainable Energy Education &Development Support (SEEDS)recently sponsored a free three
part Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Solar work-shop.
The workshop, conducted by MartinYoung, an experienced local solarinstaller who got his training from aSEEDS-sponsored course several yearsago, was held in the Honesdale ParkStreet Complex.
The free workshop was open to thegeneral public, and resulted in sixorders for solar kits for our area.Thefirst night offered an overview of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Solar Installation,including costs, payback, and thereturn on a solar investment. Evalua-tion of sites for rooftop solar was alsodiscussed, and tips about new smartphone apps that help with the evalua-tion were shared.
Martin also advised on how to createdrawings which are required for localpermits. The basic informationrequired to make a decision aboutwhether to proceed with a solar instal-lation was covered. Sixty-four peopleattended our first session.
During the second evening of theworkshop, people began to do theactual work involved. All the equip-ment required to connect the invertersto panels, and panels to racking wasthere, including a solar panel, weigh-ing approximately 45 pounds. Martinencouraged folks to pick it up and feelthe weight of it. Loading these on tothe roof top is one of the most difficultaspects of a DIY solar installation.
Members of the SEEDS Solar Commit-tee built a roof top section that wasused for demonstration. Participantswent through the process of mountingthe rack and panel. Many helpfulinstallation tips were shared and theworkshop was considered informativeand engaging by the participants.
SEEDS provided baked goods and anatmosphere for friends to begin to col-laborate. A couple of folks were offer-
ing their help with another’sinstallation in exchange forhelp with their own.
The third and final sessionwas a more intimate discus-sion among the attendeeswho were most interested inmaking a DIY Solar Installa-tion kit purchase. Martinaddressed individual ques-tions, and talked about thefuture of solar. In his opinion,the current technology andefficiency in solar panels willnot be outdated for years tocome.
It was emphasized that the decisionto install solar is very much a financialone, and the return on the investmentof the outlay of money for solar powerwas reviewed. Martin explained SEEDScould help those ready to purchasenow by shopping for the group’s totalnumber of panels. Each kit contains 14panels. Six people signed up to pur-chase kits now, for a total of 84 panels.Martin can shop for the larger numberof panels and get more competitivepricing than someone buying 14 pan-els on their own.
This group of 6 will join an onlineforum to communicate with eachother throughout the installationprocess, sharing advice and helpfulhints. Six other participants, who werenot quite ready to order now, alreadysigned up for a potential second roundof orders scheduled for early fall.
It was an exciting and successfulworkshop that provided not only agroup rate purchase price opportunity,but also provided group support andcamaraderie.
More Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panelson homes in our area helps promoterenewable energy here, and helpshomeowners with their energy costs.SEEDS hopes to continue to offer thisworkshop every year, or twice a year, ifthere is enough demand.
SEEDS will also be making trainingvideos, and improving our workshopsbased on feedback from those whoattended. SEEDS thanks all whoattended, Martin Young for the time
and effort put into this series, and TheConservation District office for provid-ing a wonderful space for this work-shop.
For any questions on future solarworkshops, contact the SEEDS office at570-245-1256 or email [email protected]. You can also sign up now forthe FREE home energy assessmentSEEDS will be offering to home ownersthis summer. Visit www.seedsgroup.netto learn more and sign up online.
SEEDS is a community-based non-profit organization whose mission is todevelop a local renewable energy infra-structure, and promote more sustain-able living in our area. For more infor-mation, call or visit the website. Theoffice is located at 1030 Main Street –2nd floor of The Cooperage, Hones-dale, PA.
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
This is a part of the racking rail that is secured intothe roof. The solar panels are later mounted ontothese rails.
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Top: A view from near the lake looking up at the back of the house and its deck and gardens. With 14 acres, there is a lot of potential for further landscaping and gardening possibilities.
Far left: Enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife,and tranquility on any portion of this property’s 14 acres.
A deep crimson exterior complements thestone front porch.
Right: A terraced garden abuts the deck, anda sculpture by local artist Tom Holmesaccents the landscape.
The newly remodeled country
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the charm of the original heating
elements in the floor. The heating,
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The master bedroom is spacious
and offers exquisite hardwood
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The wide staircase shown at left,
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country charm of this house.
Below: The third bedroom on the
second floor is used as a media
space. An expansive new closet
system was recently installed.
The exterior of this lovinglyrestored farmhouse featuresa cozy stone front porch,beautifully landscaped yard
and gardens, and a back deck per-fect for entertaining or enjoying amorning cup of coffee.
The house is located on a quietdead end street, offering privacymoments from downtownNarrowsburg and the DelawareRiver. It is thoughtfully decoratedinside and out, with original fea-tures such as a kerosene chandelier
and the wood plank floors.Newly installed and lighted dock
leads the way to a quiet, private lakewhere wildlife abounds.
An artesian well was recentlyrestored, offering additional waterto the home.
It features a large open livingroom, formal dining room, updatedkitchen with wood burning stoveand new bath fixtures.
Upgrades include new electric,plumbing, roof and heating systemwith a freeze alarm.
8H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY, 2013 MAY 2013 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT HOME IN THE COUNTRY 9H
Lakeside charmer with exquisite detail
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY
Top: A view from near the lake looking up at the back of the house and its deck and gardens. With 14 acres, there is a lot of potential for further landscaping and gardening possibilities.
Far left: Enjoy breathtaking views, wildlife,and tranquility on any portion of this property’s 14 acres.
A deep crimson exterior complements thestone front porch.
Right: A terraced garden abuts the deck, anda sculpture by local artist Tom Holmesaccents the landscape.
The newly remodeled country
kitchen offers a woodstove and
the charm of the original heating
elements in the floor. The heating,
septic,and water systems have all
been replaced and updated.
The master bedroom is spacious
and offers exquisite hardwood
floors and views galore.
The wide staircase shown at left,
is a surprising feature that really
serves to accentuate the original
country charm of this house.
Below: The third bedroom on the
second floor is used as a media
space. An expansive new closet
system was recently installed.
The exterior of this lovinglyrestored farmhouse featuresa cozy stone front porch,beautifully landscaped yard
and gardens, and a back deck per-fect for entertaining or enjoying amorning cup of coffee.
The house is located on a quietdead end street, offering privacymoments from downtownNarrowsburg and the DelawareRiver. It is thoughtfully decoratedinside and out, with original fea-tures such as a kerosene chandelier
and the wood plank floors.Newly installed and lighted dock
leads the way to a quiet, private lakewhere wildlife abounds.
An artesian well was recentlyrestored, offering additional waterto the home.
It features a large open livingroom, formal dining room, updatedkitchen with wood burning stoveand new bath fixtures.
Upgrades include new electric,plumbing, roof and heating systemwith a freeze alarm.
8H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY, 2013 MAY 2013 SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT HOME IN THE COUNTRY 9H
Lakeside charmer with exquisite detail
STORY AND PHOTOS BY KAITLIN CARNEY
10H HOME IN THE COUNTRY SULLIVAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT MAY, 2013
Above: The living room
maintains the original charm
with wide plank floors, and
lots of natural light.
Left: This kerosene chande-
lier is a piece to marvel over.
Kerosene lamps and chan-
deliers were only produced
for a 10-year period of time
between candles and gas
lamps. This piece dates to
the 1860s and is cast with
the production date.
Right: The formal dining
room also offers the original
wide plank floors. There is
plenty of room for
entertaining and hosting
dinner parties and friends.
Far right: The second floor
column accents the stairway
and highlights the space for
artwork and photography.
Type: Single familyTownship: Tusten Location: 109 Cackletown Rd., NarrowsburgSchool District: Sullivan West Acreage: 14.03Rooms: 6 Bedrooms: 3Full Baths: 1Half Baths: 0Garage: NoneApproximate Year Built: 1920Frontage: 270 feetApproximate Square Footage: 1,464Living Room Level: 1Dining Room Level: 1 Bedroom Level: 2Kitchen Level: 1Master Bedroom Level: 2 Style: FarmhousePresent Usage: ResidentialCondition: Very goodExterior: Asbestos sidingRoof: Shingle, tinElectric: Circuit breakerWater Heater: ElectricFuel: OilWater: Drilled wellSewer: SepticHeating: Baseboard, wood stove, zonedBasement: Full, walk-outAppliances: Dishwasher, washer, dryer,microwave, refrigerator, stove Interior Amenities: Attic, central hall/foyer, formal dining room, hardwood floors, insulatedwindows, track lighting, cable TV, wood stoveExterior Amenities: Deck, dock, porchFinancing: ConventionalRoad: Town and villageLand Features: Gently sloping, hunting, lakefront, mature trees, private, view, waterview, woodedApproximate Total Taxes: $3,748MLS No.: 35524Price: $269,000Contact: Jerry Euker, Eagle Valley Realty, 6569State Route 97, Narrowsburg, 845-252-3085 [email protected]
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E d Gavalla moved his wholesaleagricultural business specializ-ing in fully grown trees and
ornamental shrubbery to Pond Eddytwo years ago, although he’s been inthe nursery field much longer.
After house renovations, he’s alsogoing to live on the site bordering onthe Delaware River. He runs the firmwith his son and business namesakeJesse of nearby Eldred.
“I’ve been in this business for 35years,” he reminisced. “First in Mon-tague, NJ, then in Glen Spey in nurs-ery and landscaping and now here.”
Gavalla has been living in SullivanCounty since 1991.
Starting from the greenhouse andgarden center back in Montague,Jesse G’s nursery and landscape busi-ness has grown to service both localneeds and also residents in the tri-
state area – actors Susan Sarandon,Sara Jessica Parker and MatthewBroderick among them. Gavalla’scompany has also served actor TimRobbins and designer Todd Oldham,and his designs have appeared in InStyle and Nest magazines.
The company specializes in fullygrown ornamental trees. They also
employ several local people full timeyear-round and more during thesummer on apart time basis, mostlyhigh school and college students.Apart from supplying trees andshrubs, the company’s services alsoinclude landscaping and design:fences, stonework, fireplaces, “hard-scapes” and many more.
“We are establishing a niche,” Edexplained at his nursery full of treesand surrounded by woods. “We can’tcompete with the corporate stores.”
He added: “I came across the ‘Pot-In-Pot’ nursery system of plantingwhile touring nurseries in New Jerseyand Virginia. They were using thisnew technique. Basically, you plant atree in a pot within a larger pot andwhen the time comes to sell, you justpull the pot out, instead of the tradi-tional balling and burlap.”
Last year, Ed also took a course runby the Sullivan County Division ofPlanning and Environmental Man-agement at Sullivan County BOCESand Community College, entitled“Economic Development inAgribusiness and Microenterprise” toencourage business in SullivanCounty.
Their specialty is tomake your home and
landscape look their best
Jesse G’s Nursery in Pond Eddy:
STORY BY ANYA TIKKA
Ed Gavalla smiles ashe reminisces abouthis long experiencein the nurseryagribusiness at hisnew nursery site inPond Eddy.
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“It was the best thing I ever did!” Edexclaimed. “It included marketing,research, development, accounting,everything, in three different sec-tions over several weeks. We learnedabout different types of marketing. Itwas very business-oriented.”
Gardening is all about the seasons,and during our visit to the TuthillRoad site off of Route 97 that runsalongside the river, Ed explained thesite has irrigation utilizing a drip sys-tem, but it was not yet set up for theseason. Eventually, the wateringpipes are going to be attached to thetrees from the pond on the side ofthe property.
Gavalla walked around proudlyshowing off his trees, many in springblossom, including Flowering Dog-
wood, Pink Chestnut, Purple Plumand a Cranberry Viburnum that actu-ally grows cranberries.
“The birds like them,” Edremarked, adding he didn’t know ifthey were fit for human consump-tion.
“My plan is to grow container fruittrees and ornamental shrubbery,” Edsaid.
Gavalla grew up in nearby Milford,PA. He has an horticultural degreeand licensing and certifications forthe tri-state area.
His son Jesse went to Eldred HighSchool and from there to SullivanCounty Community College andOswego State College to studyaccounting.
“He’s been working alongside withme since he was 14, and he found
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Above: These boxed wisteria with trellis-es soften the hard architectural lines.
In this Jesse G’s design, the Grill (seenext page) is set into bluestone. A lattice
privacy fenced pergola with bluestonecolumns and bluestone patio.
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accounting very dry… [but] he lovesthis,” Ed noted, indicating his prop-erty with the trees and shrubbery.
Jesse G’s is registered in New York,New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Call914-443-5802 or 856-2388, or contactGavalla via www.jessegsnursery.com.
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Ed Gavalla in the midst ofornamental shrubbery atthe new nursery site.
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Above: These urns provide a base for an artistic arrange-ment of flowering and evergreen shrubs.
Below: Bluestone steps and walls guide the naturalinspired plantings. This Jesse G’s landscaping was for theresidence of actress Susan Sarandon.
Below left: Terraced bluestone garden and steps leadingto an outdoor living space.
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