The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
Here we are in August, and I can hardly believe it! July was such a busy month that the time just flew right by. Unfortunately, I was so busy that I didn’t get to post on the blog. Our theme for the month was travel, as we spent much of our time on the road, …
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June was a beautiful and eventful month on the farm. We saw the end of the spring blooms and the beginning of the heat-loving annuals, a transition that never fails to inspire awe. It is a month of transition, and we are soaking in every moment, appreciating the beauty of nature's cycles. Thanks to Mother …
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You may have noticed that I’ve been absent from the blog for the past few weeks. You see, I’ve been participating in a race. No, it's not an official race; it’s more of a sprint. I call it the Spring Sprint. The dictionary defines a sprint as moving at full speed, especially for a short …
It’s officially spring (hooray!), and I’ve been noticing signs that the farm is waking up from its winter slumber. Our perennials are starting to poke their heads out of the soil, and the branches of the trees and shrubs are swelling with buds. I’ve been enjoying the spring symphony of birds excitedly chirping as they …
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Spring has officially arrived! At least according to the calendar. However, I don’t think Mother Nature got the memo because this week, we are dipping well below freezing each night. With the unusually warm winter, many of our fall-planted bulbs are weeks ahead of schedule, and now I’m rushing to protect them from the freezing …
It’s that time of year again when I happily stroll the floral displays at the Adams Fairacre Farms Garden Show! I have been coming to this annual garden show for over sixteen years and look forward to it every year. It always comes when I need it most, after a long, grey winter when I’m …
For years, I avoided succulents. Despite my fascination with them and affinity for how they look, with their fleshy, water-storing stems and leaves, they stood no chance of surviving in my household. I am loathe to admit that I have killed many a cactus in my day. When it comes to succulents such as cacti, …
You know when the kids in the backseat of the car constantly ask, “Are we there yet?” Well, that’s been me the past few weeks while I dream of spring. Don’t get me wrong, I love the changing of the seasons. My Northeastern roots keep me longing for that first snowflake of the season and …
With a new year comes new resolutions! It’s that time of year again when people take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and decide to make changes. A few years ago, I learned that I need to set goals that make me happy rather than ones that create self-loathing (I’m looking at …
Many factors must be considered when deciding if a plant will thrive in your garden. One of the criteria I look at first is whether the plant is hardy in my planting zone. A plant hardiness zone-also known as growing zone or gardening zone-helps gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region’s climate. Zones …
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