The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
Fall has officially arrived! How are you feeling about the seasonal change? Are you welcoming fall with open arms, or are you holding on to the last fleeting days of summer? I must admit that I love the fall season. The cooler temperatures, the sweet smell of fallen leaves, and the return of soup season …
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I’ve always been drawn to flowers. Their colors, textures, fragrances, and unique way that they beautify the landscape drew me in. And I love watching the interactions between blooms and bees; they share that delicate dance. It is a seemingly simple relationship that benefits them both and yet holds the planet and the life contained …
When I decided to turn my passion for growing into a business, I had a lot of decisions to make. Was I going to sell retail? Wholesale? To florists? Did I want to concentrate my sales on a farmstand? A CSA? On events and workshops? There were so many options that my head was spinning …
September snuck up on me! As it always seems to do. Summer tends to come and go in a flurry of activity as we try to fit as much in as we possibly can, both in the field and in our personal endeavors. My son will start school next week, and for me, back-to-school always …
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A few weeks ago, we found ourselves in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My son had qualified for and was competing in the CubingUSA Nationals, a speedcubing event. What is speedcubing? Well, it’s a competitive sport involving solving various combination puzzles as quickly as possible. Think Rubik's cubes, and you’ll be on the right track. It’s a whole …
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This summer is going by so quickly! I can’t believe we are already entering August and the tail end of summer. As I prepared this edition of our monthly recap post, I enjoyed looking back at all the photographs from July. The central theme for the month was travel. We were away from the farm …
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I feel like it’s been a long time since I’ve added to the field trip category of this blog. Being busy on the farm most of the year doesn’t allow much travel time. However, this past week, we took a much-needed family vacation, and I was able to sneak in a long-awaited trip to the …
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Phew, this season has been challenging. I don’t mean to complain, garden friends, but it sure does feel like Mother Nature has thrown down the gauntlet. Every time I step into the field, I feel like a warrior, not sure what I’m about to face in the garden gauntlet each day. Instead of armor and …
As we step into July this week, it’s time to recap what’s been growing on here at the farm again. I am thankful for photographs because they help me remember what we’ve been up to during the growing season’s whirlwind. I always have my camera handy when I’m working, and at times like these, I’m …
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Did you know that one out of every three bites of food exists because of pollinators? Pollinators are essential to the planet and our survival. Why am I telling you this? Because I love pollinators! But also, because it’s Pollinator Week, a week dedicated to celebrating pollinators! Pollinator Week is celebrated annually and was initiated …
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