(This was supposed to be done in June. Oops.) Happy July! I admit, I blinked and we went from June 1 to July 1. I think it was
Riding the harvest wave means we are always a bit behind! Read more
“Horticulturally, the month of May is opening night, Homecoming, and Graduation Day all rolled into one.” —Tam Mossman Every year is different, and isn’t that a good thing? Most of
All Things seem possible in May Read more
April brings excitement! We see the shift from winter crops to spring, longer daylight hours, and the rapid growth of all the crops. As we monitor the night time temperatures,
Bringing in the Harvest in April 2021 Read more
In my lineage of strong women, I am fortunate to have the German ancestors who uprooted themselves to try for a new life on a new continent. They were smart, talented, capable, and people of good heart.
The story of Louisa: May we all have a sense of humor and find fun and happiness in life. Read more
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of The Secret Garden In many ways, I think my family
Flowers and these Farmers Read more
Just so you know, there are about 2 lbs of apples in each glass of apple cider. Yum. I love cider. But only our cider. Picky, picky, picky. Yep. What
Kohlrabi…what? I was introduced to this alien looking vegetable about 20 years ago. I had to think long and hard…
I have taken the last of the persimmons in to my mother to be turned into persimmon bread. We had a fresh batch of persimmon jam made. And you (and
Fruit Divine: PERSIMMONS Read more
We have learned some basic things over the years about our customers. You like to eat regularly. Every day even! And all year! You tell your friends where you get
What a strange fall! Well, what a strange year, right? Amazingly mild temperatures, we have dipped below freezing only once, and that but a week ago and with little damage
Another rainy day here in Delaware, with a rainy November forecast. I have to admit, rainy, chilly days make me want to take a nap. A long nap. However, farming
October 2020: Is it naptime yet? Read more
Something about this year makes me vocalize this familiar childhood lament. Can we, please, just be done with this year? I feel pummeled and exhausted and weary from… everything. I
September 2020: Are We There Yet? Read more
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