The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
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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Things have finally started to wind down on the farm, and I am ready to dive into the planning phase of farming. The off-season months of winter are a time to look toward the next growing season and dream of all the possibilities. While the farm enjoys its winter slumber, I will be tucked indoors, …
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Here it is, October, and fall has fully embraced the farm. I am so ready for my favorite season to begin. I am a sweater-weather girl through and through. I love the smell of freshly fallen leaves and how they crunch under your feet, the nip in the air, and nature’s beautiful fall color palette. …
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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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June has arrived, which means that summer is not far behind! I can hardly believe that spring and most of its quintessential flowers have come and gone. In May, we said goodbye to the last of our specialty tulips, narcissus, and other spring bulbs and had a quick few weeks with the peonies. Working with …
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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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And just like that, the growing season is officially over! November went by in a flash, and now we’re entering the last month of 2023! Each year, I marvel at how fast time flies. I’m unsure how it always catches me off guard, but it always does. It is time again to share what’s been …
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