This is not about landscaping...it's about an event in the tiny town of Trumansburg, NY that surprised me. The GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance is a four-day celebration that started in 1991 and transforms this sleepy upstate town into a sprawling hub of music, dance, and community spirit.

Music from bluegrass to reggae, and an atmosphere that’s checks all the boxes...both family-friendly and eco-conscious. 

Last night, Mavis Staple took center stage and, for an hour, this 85 year old R&B legend rocked and soothed over 10,000 people of all ages. Amazing.