The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
This past July, we took a trip to Seattle, Washington, as my son was competing in the Rubik's WCA World Championship there. It was a fabulous trip, and in between competing, we were able to explore the city. We had never been to the West Coast, and it was exciting to soak in all that …
It has been a while since I’ve taken our readers on a field trip, so when I had the opportunity recently to visit the Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington, I couldn’t wait to share the experience. The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a museum that exhibits blown glass sculptures of renowned artist Dale …
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 …
In mid-July, I had the pleasure of attending the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG) Regional Conference in New Jersey. This two-day conference was jam-packed with tours, educational classes, and opportunities to meet other cut flower growers in my region. A few weeks ago, I shared part one of my experience at the conference, …
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When I first started my cut flower business in 2022, I joined the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers (ASCFG). This organization was created to educate, unite, and support commercial cut flower growers, and being a member has been invaluable to me as I navigate the ins and outs of flower farming. In mid-July, I …
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Compost, or garden gold as gardeners refer to it, has been used to achieve healthy garden soil for as long as gardeners have been gardening. Composting is a natural process of recycling organic matter, and the resulting product can enrich the soil and improve its chemical, physical, and biological properties. In simple terms, compost is …
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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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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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Have you noticed? We no longer have sunsets at 4:30 pm, the snow is melting, and buds are beginning to emerge from winter slumber. Yes, it’s finally here! The Adams Garden Show! (Did you think I was going to say spring? Unfortunately, not quite yet.) Every year, I anxiously await the garden show at Adams …
Ahh, spring. A season where gardeners breathe a sigh of relief that winter is ending and a new growing season is beginning. We are rested, revived, and ready to get back among our plants. But, as spring weather can be fickle, I've learned to look to Mother Nature for signs that spring is most definitely …
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