# The Cutting Garden ## Posts - [Puzzle exchange - bring one, get two!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/puzzle-exchange-bring-one-get-two/): January is National Puzzle Month and it’s time to get ready! Join us on Sunday, December 28th from noon till 3 pm. Bring your completed puzzles (with all the pieces) and exchange it for another one or two to get you through the winter months! We’ll have a puzzle going, so you can join in and help us finish it! Refreshments, conversation and fun.! - [Artist talk - alexis siroc](https://thecuttinggarden.org/artist-talk-alexis-siroc/): It all begins with eco-printing – a contemporary application of traditional natural dyeing. Alexis will speak about the process and how she’s achieved the beautiful results in her work, both in fabric and on paper. - [alexis siroc](https://thecuttinggarden.org/alexis-siroc/): Garden Partyeco prints and drawings August 30 – September 29, 2025 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7, 2:00-4:00pm “Hope….is an orientation of the spirit, an orientation of the heart; it transcends the world that is immediately experienced, and is anchored somewhere beyond its horizons.” —Vaclav Havel We are pleased to present Alexis Siroc’s recent eco printed works on paper. ALEXIS SIROC uses her extensive background as an art director to weave visual meditations and narratives into her landscapes and abstract works. With a BFA from Pratt Institute’s School of Art & Design in painting and illustration, Alexis started painting fantasy landscapes while […] - [Reading and book talk with author joan glase august 3rd](https://thecuttinggarden.org/love-romance-and-adventure/): Join local author Joan Glase on Sunday, August 3rd from 2 – 4 pm for a reading and discussion about her first novel, “Searching for John Smith.” Joan Glase, originally from Ohio, pursued her education in the artsand graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Following hergraduation, she relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area to launch hercareer in photography. Subsequently, she moved to New York City,where she worked as a fashion photographer. Eventually, she settledin the Catskills of New York State (Cochecton, NY) with her artisthusband and their son, where she shifted her focus to public relations and continues […] - [Treelines and shorelines](https://thecuttinggarden.org/treelines-and-shorelines/): Jeffersonville artist Suzanne Andrews will exhibit at Domesticities through July 13th. Andrews explains that “as an artist with a background in biology, my creative journey is a reflection of my deep emotional connection to the natural world, especially the Adirondacks, and a pursuit of realistic, detailed representations inspired by nature’s beauty.” With its specific focus, “Treelines and Shorelines” explores nature at its edges – where land meets water and earth meets sky.  Andrews uses watercolor or ink and pencil to authentically portray the intricate beauty and tranquility of landscapes, ecosystems, and the flora and fauna within them. Meet the artist […] - [2025 Plant List Now Available!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/2025-plant-list-now-available/): 2025 Starter Plant List Now Available It’s Time to Pre-Order Seedlings!$5.55/ 4” pot Download the list HERE Please Pre-Order by March 1. You can either stop into the shop with your list, or email it to us. No need to pay in advance, but if you don’t receive confirmation by email, please call to make sure we have received the order. 845 482 3333. Plants will be available for pickup around Memorial Day weekend, depending on the weather. We change tomato varieties a bit each year. Determinate varieties typically stop growing after they reach a certain height. They also tend to […] - [We're having a puzzle party!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/were-having-a-puzzle-party/): Got jigsaw puzzles?  Want more?   JOIN US FOR A PUZZLE EXCHANGE ON FEBRUARY 1ST! April may be the cruelest month, but February and March aren’t a walk in the park in these parts! If you’re into jigsaw puzzles and need a few more to get you through till spring, stop in on February 1st between 2 pm and 4 pm with a puzzle you’ve done and pick up another! Or two!  Please bring puzzles that have all their pieces. Share your methods, tips and tricks and enjoy some puzzle talk with others! Tea, coffee and some cookies, too! - [eileen bernstein - new work](https://thecuttinggarden.org/eileen-bernstein-new-work/): In her new series, artist Eileen Bernstein explores the significance, hidden and ancient meaning of the vulva with various sculptural forms and artistic representations in marble and clay. Eileen says that “at this time, when women’s bodily autonomy is at risk, I explore the anatomy of women and the reclamation of its power and existence.”The show will be on display at Domesticities, 4055 State Rte 52, Youngsville from September 7 – 29th. - [The Maiden, the Mother, the Crone](https://thecuttinggarden.org/the-maiden-the-mother-the-crone/): The Triple Goddess in Marble and Clay Join Eileen Bernstein to enjoy and discuss her work on October 8th from 1-3 pm at Domesticities in Youngsville.  Who is the Triple Goddess? She represents all aspects of the female life.  She is the virgin maiden at the beginning of life.  She is the mother, full of strength and power. She is the crone who has learned life’s secrets and lights the way for others. Eileen Bernstein interprets the Triple Goddess in clay and stone.  She has found an innate connection with these materials which is inspired by the paleolithic Venus of […] - [Zane Grey Plein Air at the garden](https://thecuttinggarden.org/zane-grey-plein-air-at-the-garden/): JOIN US for an early summer morning to sketch or paint at The Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY. Enjoy a few hours spent in a cultivated cutting garden during midsummer’s bounty of blooms. Before heading home, you’ll have the option to pick a “Bouquet-to-Go” from the garden. DATES: Monday, August 14, and Monday, August 21, 10 AM to 12:30 PM EDT GENERAL ADMISSION: $10, 2.5 hours (uninstructed), or WORKSHOP: $20 (2 hours) 10:30 – 12:30“Outdoor Still Life” in the “Russian Impressionist TraditionWill assemble various items –, flowers, fruits, the platter on a tableIf you have any items for sale to contribute we’ll announce otherwise I’ll come with props LEARN […] - [En Plein Air - Lessons with Helena Pittman](https://thecuttinggarden.org/en-plein-air-lessons-with-helena-pittman/): En Plein Air with Helena Pittman July 30th Enjoy the outdoors and capture its beauty in this class The Cutting Garden is pleased to host a plein air class with artist and instructor Helena Clare Pittman on July 30th, at 2 pm.  (Rain Date: July 31st) She will guide you through the steps of painting directly from nature, teaching you ways to better understand the landscape and to successfully transfer what you see to your work.  Bring the medium of your choice (watercolor, oil, pastel), brushes, a hat, a stool, and an easel.  Paper will be supplied.  The class fee […] - [Shorts & Sweets - Summer Heat!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/shorts-sweets-summer-heat-an-afternoon-of-suggestive-jokes-and-short-stories/): Summer’s here and we’re feeling the heat! Domesticities and the Cutting Garden in Youngsville, NY, presents Big Sky Productions in a performance of “Shorts & Sweets: Summer Heat,” an afternoon of suggestive jokes and short stories. This adult-only presentation will be offered on Sunday, July 23 at 2 p.m., and will feature New York City actress and director Sharlene Hartman and Big Sky Productions’ Artistic Director Carol Montana. Sharlene Hartman has been acting, singing, dancing, writing and directing for most of her life. It all started out in San Francisco, with a broken collarbone and a lisp. Her credits include […] - [Internal Landscapes opens June 3rd](https://thecuttinggarden.org/mixed-media-art/): Painter, Printmaker and Mixed-Media artist Madelon Jones will be featured in June at Domesticities in Youngsville. Inspired by nature, Madelon’s work expresses that inspiration through abstraction of form and color.  “Growing up in Brooklyn was a gift. Houses with gardens and fruit trees blooming in spring gave me my love of nature. I never wanted to reproduce what I saw, it was perfect as it was. Painting allows me to combine what I see with what I imagine using paint and cut paper to create the abstract forms of birds, fish, flowers and most of all skies and seas that […] - [Read Anything Good Lately?](https://thecuttinggarden.org/meet-the-authors-of-musings-a-book-of-short-stories/): Join the authors of a new book of short stories on Sunday, May 21st from 2 – 3 pm to celebrate the launch of their new book, Musings.  This delightful book takes readers on a captivating journey through a diverse range of short stories bound together by the theme “New Beginnings.” These selections feature twelve eclectic original narratives by eight different authors showcasing a range of unique voices and styles. From tales of love and loss to accounts of adventure and discovery, this anthology has something for everyone.Join Marylou Ambrose, Dana Bree, Donna Consiglio, Laurie A. Guzda, Elaine Leet, Carol McManus, Susan […] - [Mad Ads and Funny Phrases opens May 6th](https://thecuttinggarden.org/art-with-vintage-images/): We’re pleased to welcome back Barbara Winfield’s fun work!  We’re absolutely sure that Barbara has way too much fun creating these pieces, and we’re glad that she does!  Imagery taken from 1930s and 1940s advertising is combined in witty ways and presented on an abstract background.Join us at the opening reception on Saturday, May 6th from 3 – 5 pm. - [Helena Pittman Returns April 1st](https://thecuttinggarden.org/helena-pittman-returns-april-1st/): No Foolin’ “My mother had opened an aluminum folding table in my room and closed the door. There my temperas were lined up.  I had begun drawing as a child, just never stopped. ”  Helena Pittman returns to Domesticities for the first time in ten years with a selection of recent paintings.The opening reception will be Saturday, April 1st at 3 pm at Domesticities, 4055 State Route 52, Youngsville. The show will stay up through the month of April.When speaking of her work, Helena said “I knew at fourteen I’d have to give my life to painting.  I don’t remember […] - ["Transition" opens November 26th](https://thecuttinggarden.org/transition-opens-november-26th/): Exploring meaning and change through art Jeffersonville artists Kevin Gref and Lucy Sardonia are featured in a holiday exhibit opening Saturday, November 26th at Domesticities at 3 pm.  Kevin’s work in painted wood and mixed media is a complex adventure in shape and color which visually interprets words and their meaning.  Lucy works with a variety of materials as she explores and reimagines everyday scenes from her childhood in the Caribbean and our local landscapes.  The subtlety of color in Kevin’s work is complemented by the colorful portrayals of strength in nature and humans that Lucy has created.  Born in […] - [Planning your Garden? Let us start seeds for you!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/planning-your-garden-let-us-start-seeds-for-you/): It’s Time to Pre-Order Seedlings! Need Seedlings?  We’ll start them for you. $4.99/ 4” pot Updated for 2022 Please Pre-Order by March 1.  You can either stop into the shop with your list, or email it to us.  No need to pay in advance, but if you don’t receive a confirmation by email, please call to make sure we received the order.  Plants will be available for pickup around Memorial Day weekend, depending on the temperatures. We will also have a limited number of herbs and annuals available.  Tomatoes Generally, hybrid tomatoes are more prolific and uniform than heirloom varieties, and hybrids […] - [We're taking a quick vacation](https://thecuttinggarden.org/were-taking-a-quick-vacation/): We’ll re-open on Saturday, October 23rd Thanks for a great summer! - [Labor Day Weekend](https://thecuttinggarden.org/labor-day-weekend/) - [Celebrate Paint and Pop June 19 - July 5th](https://thecuttinggarden.org/celebrate-paint-and-pop-june-19-july-5th/): Local artist Barbara Winfield was busy over the last year, creating a series of pieces that will bring a smile to your face.  Please join her for an opening reception on June 19th from 3-5 pm here at the shop. Barbara explains her process, saying “For the past several years I have been collecting imagery from both popular and mass culture, such as vintage mid-20th century magazine advertising and iconic comic book art. I chose imagery that is both nostalgic, amusing and a reflection of American society post WWII. Although many of the images are vintage, they also depict feeling […] - [It's Time to Pre-Order Seedlings!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/its-time-to-pre-order-seedlings/): Need Seedlings?  We’ll start them for you. $4.25/ 4” pot Updated for 2021 Please Pre-Order by March 1.  You can either stop into the shop with your list, or email it to us.  No need to pay in advance.  Plants will be available for pickup around Memorial Day weekend, depending on the temperatures.  We will also have a limited number of herbs and annuals available.  Tomatoes Generally, hybrid tomatoes are more prolific and uniform than heirloom varieties, and hybrids usually have more resistance to disease, but many people say heirlooms taste a little better.  We start our tomatoes in mid-March, […] - [Happy New Year! Welcome 2021!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/happy-new-year-welcome-2021/): New Year’s Eve, 2020 Today we celebrate the end of what has been a perfectly awful year, but at the same time a year in which so many showed their kindness, strength, resilience and ability to adapt. So many stepped up to help those who needed it, and I suspect that some of those people didn’t know they had it in them. Most of all, this has been a year that showcased the best in all of us, despite the madness in the world. Let’s remember those we lost this year, and celebrate them each day. And let’s reflect on […] - [We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails](https://thecuttinggarden.org/we-cannot-direct-the-wind-but-we-can-adjust-the-sails/): Since you can’t come to us, we’re coming to you! In addition to seed starting, plant transplanting and hoping for a warm spring and great gardening summer, we’ve been adding a few items to our Etsy Shop and have created an Online Popup Shop with everything available for either contact free pickup on our porch in Youngsville or free delivery within 20+- miles of the shop. Mothers Day is May 10th and we have some lovely things that might please. We’ll be regularly adding items Just send us a message if you think we have it and don’t see it So many are doing such good work that […] - [Our 2020 Seedling List is ready!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/our-2020-seedling-list-is-ready/): Need Seedlings?  We’ll start them for you. $3.99/ 4” pot Updated for 2020 Tomatoes Generally, hybrid tomatoes are more prolific and uniform than heirloom varieties, and hybrids usually have more resistance to disease, but many people say heirlooms taste a little better.  We start our tomatoes in mid-March, and grow them on in 4-inch pots. Last year we put them in the ground about June 1, and our first ripe tomatoes came in the last week of July Large Tomatoes: Pink Berkeley Tie Dye, Heirloom pink/green stripes Brandywine, Heirloom, red/pink Homestead, Heirloom, red/orange Chef’s Choice, Hybrid, Orange Chianti Rose, Heirloom, red […] - [Thanksgiving](https://thecuttinggarden.org/thanksgiving/): Thanksgiving is all about the food, the company, the chance to share recipes and stories. The parade, Miracle on 34th Street, the football, the leftovers. The time to remember Thanksgivings gone by and to be grateful that the era of Tomato Aspic is over. A time to reflect.   A time to be grateful. As Henry Van Dyke said, “Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” As we head into the holidays, we want to thank you for your support over the years. It […] - [Pet Lover's Pop Up November 23rd](https://thecuttinggarden.org/pet-lovers-pop-up-with-trey-speegle-november-23rd/): Special Holiday Pop-Up this Saturday! Local pop artist Trey Speegle  will be at the shop with his paint by number inspired collection of dog and dog lover pet gifts . Treat jars, bowls, mugs and more. Bring your dog for a holiday photo!  Treats, too! @therepopshop @fringestudio.petshop @speegle.frngestudio . 1-4 pm@domesticities.thecuttinggarden   - ["Betty and Me, A Prelude" opens June 1st](https://thecuttinggarden.org/betty-and-me-a-prelude-opens-june-1st/): Youngsville, NY – “Betty & Me, a Prelude” will open Saturday June 1st at Domesticities in Youngsville. This very local show features pastels by Elizabeth Harms and bentwood sculpture by Kevin Gref, artists who live and work in nearby Jeffersonville.  The opening reception begins at 4 pm. Elizabeth Harms received her MFA and BFA from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She has been exhibiting her paintings and pastels for more than 30 years in various solo and group exhibitions. Solo exhibitions include New York’s Paul McCarron Gallery, Condeso/Lawler Gallery and 55 Mercer; Jersey City Museum and Jupiter […] - [Our 2019 Seedling List is ready!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/our-2019-seedling-list-is-ready/):   Our 2019 Seedling List is Ready FEBRUARY 2019 Need Seedlings?  We’ll start them for you. $3.99/ 4” pot Click here for full list Tomatoes: Generally, hybrid tomatoes are more prolific and uniform than heirloom varieties, and hybrids usually have more resistance to disease, but many people say heirlooms taste a little better.  We start our tomatoes in mid-March, and grow them on in 4-inch pots. Last year we put them in the ground about June 1, and our first ripe tomatoes came in the last week of July.  Peppers We start our peppers even earlier than our tomatoes and grow […] - [On Writing and Painting](https://thecuttinggarden.org/on-writing-and-painting/): An afternoon with Helena Pittman and Scott Woods Join author/artists Scott Woods and Helena Pittman for a lively discussion on writing and painting on Sunday, December 2nd at 1 pm.  WJFF’s Valerie Mansi will facilitate the discussion. Helena has written and illustrated 17 books for children and her best-selling book “A Grain of Rice” has just been published in a new edition by Penguin Random House. On the origins of this book on exponential progression, Helena writes “Math was never my strength, anything but! But I worked out the transactions up to one hundred doublings of the numbers. Kids would […] - [Winter Show opens November 17th](https://thecuttinggarden.org/winter-show-opens-november-17th/): Ann Higgins, Elise Hornbeck, Valerie Taggart, Laverne Black and Kate Hyden, have created an early winter show featuring their vibrant watercolors and drawings of landscapes, wildlife, flowers and faces. This professional group of local artists and friends meet regularly, getting together to paint, share their expertise and have some fun. Join us for an opening reception Sunday, November 18th at 1 pm.  The show will run until December 16th. Don’t know these artists? Ann Higgins is a former Liberty, NY teacher, a founding member of the Catskill Art Society, a signature member of the North East Watercolor Society (NEWS) and a […] - [Sunday, November 11, 2 pm -- Two Local Authors chat about their work](https://thecuttinggarden.org/sunday-november-11-2-pm-two-local-authors-chat-about-their-work/):  Two local authors will read and discuss their books  on Sunday, November 11 at 2 pm.  Both writers have set fictionalized stories in part in Sullivan County, each with historical backdrops; and both infuse government conspiracy theories into their work. Gray Basnight will talk about his new political thriller, set against the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival and government crimes of the J Edgar Hoover era: Flight of the Fox (July 2018). Bill Klaber will talk about his historical novel set in part in Sullivan County in the 1880s: The Rebellion of Lucy Ann Lobdell (2015), and his recently updated historical […] - [FROSTMAS](https://thecuttinggarden.org/frostmas/):   FROSTMAS perfectly describes the feeling you have at first frost after a long season in the garden.  A little gift of frost brings a little holiday. Frost, of course, isn’t always welcomed in the garden, but as the season seems to get a little longer each year, there isn’t that sense that we’ve been robbed of a longer summer that we used to have.  Several years ago, on a beautiful and warm September day, a customer of a certain age told me that first frost came in August when she was a child in Western Sullivan. But I digress.  This […] - [Battling Bugs that Kill Cucurbits](https://thecuttinggarden.org/battling-bugs-that-kill-cucurbits/): By Fritz Mayer If I leave my squash untended for any length of time, when I come back I’m very likely to find squash nymphs roaming freely over plants and food alike.  The nymphs are small spidery-looking things and before long they will turn into adult squash bugs.  The adults and the nymph suck juice out of the plants and it there are enough of them, they can kill the plant. Last year, they killed one of my squash plants, and I resolved to do battle.  I got some insecticide soap and every night I went looking for adults and nymphs, and also […] - [Ann Higgins Retrospective Exhibition and 90th birthday party! May 12th, 1-3](https://thecuttinggarden.org/ann-higgins-retrospective-exhibition-and-90th-birthday-party-may-12th-1-3/): When Kate and Valerie asked us to host this party and show, I was thrilled and honored.  I’ve been a fan of Ann’s work since the moment I saw one of her watercolors.  We first met when I was looking for merchandise for our yet-to-be-opened store.  She was living in Claryville at that time, and  I had a wonderful afternoon visiting her studio and chatting with her and her friends. Bio — A Grahamsville artist, Ann Higgins is a former Liberty, NY teacher, a founding member of the Catskill Art Society, a signature member of the North East Watercolor Society […] - [Planning a Summer Event -- in spite of the snow!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/getting-ready-for-the-garden-in-spite-of-the-snow/): The region boasts many talented floral designers and florists who work creatively and diligently to make your wedding flowers stand out. There is another option for those of you who take a hands-on approach and/or have a strict budget. You can grow, pick and arrange your own wedding flowers, or choose some combination of the above. If you are a gardener, your seed and bulb orders for the annuals should be completed soon. Pick varieties that will be in bloom at the time of your wedding and make sure to start the seeds at the right time. There are many […] - [Let us start seeds for you](https://thecuttinggarden.org/let-us-start-seeds-for-you/): What a treat it’s been to have some warm weather! We’ll be starting seeds for the upcoming season soon, and are once again offering a selection of starter plants in 4″ pots for you. We’ll be starting pepper plants in the next couple of weeks and tomatoes by Mid March. Attached is a partial list of seeds we will start.  If you would like us to start something else for you, give us a call, send us an email, or even better, stop in!. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE  SEED LIST Please let us know what you’d like by March […] - [Tips from the Trail -- on collecting](https://thecuttinggarden.org/tips-from-the-trail-on-collecting/): If you want to start a collection, there are plenty of things out there which are still reasonably priced.  No matter what you are interested in, you can still build a nice collection.  Be selective and buy the best you can find.  It’s the hunt that matters. Use your imagination.  Don’t be put off if something isn’t perfect.  If you want planters for your porch or garden, old enamelware or a washtub can provide a great look, and if well used, might already provide drainage!  If you want flowering vines in your garden, an old farm tool which isn’t museum […] - [Why we opened this place](https://thecuttinggarden.org/why-we-opened-this-place/): It’s pretty simple, really.  We wanted a way to combine our appreciation for old things, our admiration for fine craft, our belief in a fair and equitable global marketplace  and our love for growing things.  An 1870’s building housing a shop carrying the things we love combined with a garden on a main drag was just the ticket.     - [Holiday Pop Up Market](https://thecuttinggarden.org/holiday-pop-up-market/): Need the perfect gift? There’s a great chance you’ll find it at our Holiday Pop Up! Our regular vendors will be joined by local artists and crafts people offering beautiful hand crafted pieces. ## Pages - [About](https://thecuttinggarden.org/about/): appreciating old things What about us?  It’s pretty simple, really. We love old things. While restoring our circa 1900 house, we learned a lot about craftsmanship. We loved filling the house with vintage style. From hobby to vocation We knew that we wanted a way to combine our interests with a business venture. We found  an 1870s building with a large space for a garden and we were on our way! The shop is open year round. Keeping it full of interesting things is the kind of challenge that’s fun. We never stop learning. We hope you’ll enjoy finding an unusual curio […] - [Mailing List](https://thecuttinggarden.org/mailing-list/): Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name I am interested in: (Garden, Events, Shop, Other,) Email Format html text     - [What’s New!](https://thecuttinggarden.org/blog/) - [Home page](https://thecuttinggarden.org/): Domesticities &The Cutting Garden4055 State Rte 52Youngsville, NY 12791 Hours of OperationWe’re on Vacation!Re-opening SaturdayFebruary 7, 2026 Contact Usshop@thecuttinggarden.org845 482 3333 Domesticities Domesticities is the place to go for gifts, home goods and more. You’ll find a wide array that suits many tastes. Love vintage style? We’ve got antique furniture, vintage kitchenware, classic games, quirky art and collectibles. Like to shop local? We carry work from local folks as well as sustainable and Fair Trade products. Visit our bricks and mortar store or shop online. Learn more… The Garden Visit our garden and pick your own local flowers for any celebration during […] - [Youngsville NY](https://thecuttinggarden.org/youngsville-ny/): A small hamlet in Western Sullivan County - [The Barn](https://thecuttinggarden.org/the-barn/): All manner of whatnot - [Domesticities](https://thecuttinggarden.org/domesticities-home-goods-and-gift/): An eclectic mix of goods, gifts and furniture - [The Cutting Garden](https://thecuttinggarden.org/the-cutting-garden/): Gorgeous, locally grown flowers [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)