The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
The warmer temperatures this week make it seem like summer is holding on here in the Hudson Valley. For me, September is always a bittersweet month. I can see the flowers transitioning and know we are inching closer to the end of our growing season. While I miss the summer abundance, I also yearn for …
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Ah, August has arrived, and with it comes a reminder that fall is not far away. In truth, as I work in the summer heat, I’m longing for the cooler weather that fall days typically bring. I’m a sweater weather gal through and through! But fall is not here yet, and before I look ahead, …
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The heat and humidity have set in and have been brutal, and pests and disease have reared their ugly heads, yet, nearby, rows of flowers bloom beautifully. Such is the roller coaster ride of being a grower dependent on the mercy of Mother Nature. The weather is making it abundantly clear that summer has arrived, …
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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 …
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