The Greenhouse Report: Meet the Staff

on Jul 13 by Adam Howard in General, Greenhouse, Hazelnuts, Trees tagged Arbor Day Farm, greenhouse, tree nursery, tree seedling with 1 comment

It takes a dedicated team to grow hundreds of thousands of tree seedlings every year, as we do here in the greenhouse operations at Arbor Day Farm.  

Granted, we’re a small team of just three individuals, but it’s inspiring to think about the future forests that literally pass right through our hands every season.  It’s rewarding work.  We share ideas, we listen to one another, we solve new challenges, and everyone’s opinion is regarded  in the decision making process. This team approach is ingrained in the culture of our unique nursery setting.   

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It’s More Than a Tree House…

on Jun 25 by Amy S. in General, Tree House tagged Arbor Day Farm, family memories, tree house with no comments

For many children, a backyard tree house is a place where imaginations run wild, where top secrets are shared, and where summer days seemingly last forever.

For Stross Newcom — who was born without the capacity to walk — a custom-built tree house remains the centerpiece of memories that last a lifetime.

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Slow Down & Enjoy the Simple Things

on Jun 17 by Tina Layman in General, Nature tagged family, Lied Lodge, Nature, simplicity with 4 comments

‘Kids, wait a minute – stop everything……please ….. just take a moment – would ya just LOOK at that tree!!?’ 

That’s the conversation I have had so many times with my children. As a mother of four, I find myself developing a reputation and not even realizing it. My children’s friends know me as that weird mom who makes us stop just to see the sunset, or just to see the colors of the distant trees. 

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From the Lied Lodge Kitchen: Layered Strawberry Dessert

on Jun 11 by Chad Borner in Recipes tagged fruit, Kimmel Orchard, Lied Lodge, strawberry recipes, summer with no comments

The strawberry season is in full swing, and here in the Lied Lodge kitchen we’re finding lots of tasty ways to serve this summer fruit. All of our berries come fresh-picked from the fields at Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard in Nebraska City, so they’ve traveled about two miles by the time they make their way to your plate. Local food tastes better!

Today I’ll share a recipe for Layered Strawberry Dessert — it’s a classic. White cake, strawberries, sauce, and whipped cream. And if you don’t want to slave in a hot kitchen during these hot summer days, I’ve included some shortcuts to help speed things along for you. Enjoy!

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Asparagus Recipes from the Lied Lodge Kitchen

on May 13 by Chad Borner in Recipes tagged Arbor Day Farm, asparagus recipes, fresh asparagus, Lied Lodge with no comments

A restaurant nestled in the middle of 260-acre Arbor Day Farm definitely has its benefits.
The benefit du jour: loads of fresh asparagus, fresh from our own backyard.

With anywhere from 30-80 pounds of perfectly crisp-yet-tender Arbor Day Farm asparagus being harvested and brought to the kitchen two or three days per week, the culinary team here at Lied Lodge is finding all kinds of great ways to prepare this seasonal treat for our guests.

Today I’ll share a recipe for Bacon Chicken Asparagus Wraps with Orzo Pasta Salad. 

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Out of the Cubicle, and Into the Fresh Air

on May 07 by Jennifer Phillips in General, Nature tagged Arbor Day Farm, cubicle, fitness, fresh air, Lied Lodge, nature meetings, nature walk with no comments

Not all of us are fortunate to work at a place that has acres of forests, rolling hills, streambeds, wooden bridges, and wildlife — all right out the back door.

But as a Conference Planning Manager for Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm, I get to surround myself with these natural elements every day. I know, I know… this is not the typical workplace setting. Many of you reading this right now trudge along in traffic to get to the office, circle endlessly in parking garages looking for a space, lug your stuff through the concrete jungle before sitting down in your cubicle for a solid eight hours and usually more. I feel your pain, and I sympathize.

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Earth Day, Arbor Day, Any Day – Plant Trees!

on Apr 22 by Robert Smith in Arbor Day, General, Nature tagged Arbor Day, Earth Day, tree care, tree tips with 4 comments

Of all the months in the calendar, April shines with at least two designated days reminding and encouraging all of us to do our part for the planet: Earth Day and Arbor Day.

And there are countless ways to do our part, from big investments in our home or landscaping, to small changes in our everyday habits. Thousands of people all around the world will participate in trash pick-ups, they’ll commit to reusable bags and water bottles, the’ll take public transportation or get in on a carpool, or maybe plant some trees in their yard or community.

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Orchards Report: The Apple Tree Bloom is Near

on Apr 08 by Erik Olson in General, Orchard tagged apple blossom, apple tree, Arbor Day Farm, blooming apple trees, orchards with 3 comments

It’s the million-dollar question that comes around every spring in the apple orchard: “When will the apple trees be in bloom?”

A few people in the orchards industry call this event “prom for apple trees” because every branch is all dressed up with flowers, creating quite a spectacle.

My best estimate for seeing pink and white blooms on trees at Arbor Day Farm this year is right around April 17-21, 2010.

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Wedding Trend: Signature Drinks for Your Special Day

on Apr 01 by Adessa Grundman in General, Weddings tagged Arbor Day Farm, Lied Lodge, Nebraska weddings, wedding trends with no comments

I talk to a lot of brides on a daily basis, and the trend of serving signature drinks at the wedding reception has been coming up for discussion more and more lately. A couple of weeks ago, Lied Lodge hosted a bridal show, and a few of the brides I spoke with there had signature wedding drinks on their minds, too.

And why not?

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Regions of France Wine Dinner a Big Hit

on Mar 22 by Celeste Hudson in General tagged French wine, Lied Lodge, Nebraska wines, wine dinner with no comments

We had such an amazing time with the Regions of France Wine Dinner here at Lied Lodge on Saturday night. With 104 people in attendance, we ate French food “chateau-style,” drank delicious French wines, made new friends, and even learned a lot, too.

Our very own Chef Nick Maloney and wine expert Josh Tebben of Johnson Brothers Liquor Company both did a fine job of explaining and guiding us through all five courses of food and wine, painting a vivid picture of the regions, flavors, and the intricacies of the grapes in our glasses.

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