The musings and adventures of an enthusiastic grower
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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Can you believe it’s officially May? 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, as fickle spring temperatures can cause the flowers to open …
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It's been a while since I've shared a Plant Spotlight post, and I realized as seed packets are arriving in the mailbox, poppies are one of the varieties I'm most excited to grow in 2023. Back in elementary school, I remember vividly that each year we celebrated National Poppy Day when learning about the significance …
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