The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
I can’t hardly believe that Spring is coming to a close in a few short weeks, and summer will be ushered in. How time flies when you’re busy in the garden! May is perhaps the busiest month of the year on the farm as we continue to harvest the first flowers of the season and …
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Is it just me, or does it seem like spring is moving along quickly? Perhaps it seems that way because spring is one of the busiest times on the farm. I've been harvesting spring blooms several times a day, sowing seeds, tending to seedlings, planting seedlings, and pulling the many weeds that insist they want …
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Spring has officially arrived! March 20th signaled the end of winter and the beginning of spring, on the calendar at least. I am ready for the season change, and I have been seeing signs that Mother Nature, too, is ready for spring as buds swell and plants emerge from the soil. It’s been four months …
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It’s that time of year again when I step out of the cold winter weather into a magical spring wonderland. It’s time for the Adams Fairacre Farms Garden Show! I can’t believe this will be my fifth year taking you along with me on this field trip. I’ve been attending the Adams Garden Show for …
Ever since I was a little girl picking dandelion bouquets for my grandmother, I've had an affinity for flowers. But it wasn’t until later in life that I embraced this passion by starting a flower farm. I love providing sustainably grown flowers and blueberries to my community and creating a farm that nurtures plants, pollinators, …
Happy Valentine’s Day, Saint Valentine’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Valentine, whichever you prefer! Originating as a day to honor a martyr named Valentine, Valentine’s Day has become a commercial, religious, and cultural day to celebrate love and romance. Chocolates, plush animals, and, of course, flowers have become popular gifts to give loved ones …
They say that life is in the details and that paying attention to them will increase your quality of life. I can’t tell you for sure that this is true, but I can say that I have found mystery, joy, and satisfaction in noticing them. I have always been detail-oriented and enjoy noticing all the …
It’s that time of year again when I sit and reflect on the past season and look forward to the next. Goals emerge as I reflect on what I hope to accomplish in the upcoming year. Yup, with a new year comes new resolutions! A few years ago, I learned I need to set goals …
Happy New Year, garden friends! I’m back after taking time to be with family over the holidays. I hope you also enjoyed the holidays and had time with loved ones. It’s 2025! With a new year comes new beginnings, and when a new year begins, it ushers in a sense of renewal and hope. A …
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Things have finally started to wind down on the farm, and I am ready to dive into the planning phase of farming. The off-season months of winter are a time to look toward the next growing season and dream of all the possibilities. While the farm enjoys its winter slumber, I will be tucked indoors, …
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THISTLE BE THE DAY 