The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
As I’m working on my seed inventory and dreaming of the season to come, I love to flip through the seed packets surveying the beautiful photographs and reading the information printed on the packets. I’m looking forward to growing many varieties this season, some new and others annual favorites. One of the groups of flowers …
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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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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The temperatures are getting warmer, and signs of the impending summer season are all around us. The growing season is marching right along as we begin to say goodbye to the spring blooms and wait patiently for the summer flowers. May was busy, highlighted by abundant planting, strange weather, and beautiful blooms. I can hardly …
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You know that feeling when a sight, sound, or smell transports you to another time or place-triggering memories from a time gone by? I experience this every spring when the lilacs are in bloom. The sight and smell of lilacs always bring up memories of my grandmother. This is in part because they were one …
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 …
Happy New Year, we made it to 2023! It’s that time of year when people take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and decide to make changes. People typically resolve to wipe away regrets and make promises that will make their lives better. A new year means a clean slate, and we …
It is the season for feeling thankful, and I am incredibly grateful this year. Of course, for important things like family and health, but also for all the little things like watching my son play soccer or performing in a concert, a purring cat on my lap on a cold night, or preparing a new …
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One of the questions I've been asked in my first season as a commercial cut flower grower is, "What's the difference between your flowers and those I can buy at the grocery store?" or "Why is buying local flowers important?" I know it can seem like these flowers are the same, but several key differences …
As we say farewell to October, I feel an underlying sense of urgency in the garden. I know that winter is on its way. I have crossed off many items on my fall gardening checklist, but still, many things remain. I know that I need to work quickly to complete the tasks before the first …
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THISTLE BE THE DAY 