May is such a lovely month filled with new buds and blooms. Most of my time these past days have been spent dedicated to tending the gardens. It's so lovely to see old plants back again, along with new plants…
The hot days are here to stay, which means lots of cool snacks and naps in the shade. The young chickens are now spending time exploring and foraging for bugs. The two families of Canadian geese that live in the…
My garden has finally starting bursting with color. It seems like we had such a long winter here in zone 6a New England with the late freeze that hit. Everything seems to have bounced back and has begun to bloom.…
As the weather begins to warm up, more time is spent outside enjoying the great outdoors. Just as you add beautiful decor and floral arrangements inside your home, why not spruce up your yard or patio with some beautiful hanging…
I have been spending each sunny day this month outside covered in dirt. Planting season is in full swing. The vegetable garden is underway with garlic and greens growing. The strawberry patch is in full bloom. My honeysuckle vine is…
The spring gardening season is always full of anticipation and excitement here in New England. Although the average last frost date for USDA zone 6a has passed, it's still dropping into the low 40's at night. My garden beds are…
Welcome to this month's edition of musings on the farm. It's feeling more like summer here in New England with every day that passes. Now that it's warming up, the fowl are enjoying some newly purchased water sources. We have…
Everything is starting to come to life! The crabapple trees are starting to get their blossoms. The lilacs and magnolias are almost ready to bloom. My squirrel feeder is back in business with some fresh corn cobs, and my toad…
Most of us tend to go about our everyday activities without giving the trees surrounding us much thought. National Arbor Day is a holiday that reminds us all of the importance and value every single tree has. Arbor Day is…
I am excited to share that The National Garden Bureau has chosen the allium as the bulb of the year! They pick one annual, one perennial, one bulb crop and one edible to be celebrated and featured annually. The selection…
[dropcap]M[/dropcap]other's Day is a special occasion filled with celebration all around the world. It is a time where we honor all moms and show our appreciation and gratitude. Mother's Day takes place on the second Sunday in May. Around this time,…
The lilac bushes are becoming filled with buds. The winter weather made a short comeback, but the plants seem to be bouncing back. Spring gardening tasks were pushed to the side because of the snow we experienced here in New…
