Bob | February 28, 2009
Some of our plants give us something to look at all year round. We really like our ornamental grasses which have character no matter what the season. They are as much of a pleasure to look at as they are to listen to as they move in the wind.
Bob | February 25, 2009
A number of years ago we planted small seedlings across the property. Amongst the varieties were ash, hard maple, and silver maple. The silver maples are fast growers, and many of them are going to reach about twenty feet this year. Last year was the first year we could take a break from [...]
Bob | February 24, 2009
Seeds are quite amazing. In the middle of a Canadian winter you can take a little seed, push it into some soil in a plug tray, put it under grow lights, and a few days later green life springs up. These little statice are especially cute.
Bob | February 23, 2009
Fall cleanup sometimes gets a little hurried and something gets left outside by accident. This pot suffered the worst; the soil froze, expanded and cracked the pot. When we started this whole flower farming thing we had the hardest time explaining to people what we were up to without them looking at us [...]
Bob | February 20, 2009
It seems whatever we happen to be producing, no matter what time of year, draws certain wildlife to the farm. Whether it’s cookies, newly seeded plugs, or even a bag of goat feed there always seems to be unwelcomed guests that show up to help eat the harvest. Even now we have a rising suspicion [...]
Bob | February 19, 2009
Apparently all of the warm weather we had last week was just a preview of what is to come in March, and not here to stay for this month. Old man winter is definitely still around, and he’s even brought a bit of snow with him, along with below zero weather. Looks like gloves and [...]
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