As soon as the calendar turns to the New Year, I start counting the days until the arrival of spring. Once the holiday decorations have been safely put away inside the farmhouse, I’m ready for Mother Nature to do the same outside. Of course, we live in New England, so there is plenty of winter …
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The Easter table at 1840 Farm will have a touch of whimsy this year: at least for a few moments. I know that my son’s white chocolate nest place card with candy coated eggs won’t stand a chance. The eggs will be history in a matter of seconds. Then the nest will fall prey to …
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This morning, a welcome sight made its first appearance in the flower gardens at 1840 Farm. The first daffodils have emerged and brought some much appreciated spring color to the flower beds. It won’t be long and they’ll be joined by colorful blooming tulips. The mere sight of them made me daydream about planting the …
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Hello, spring! The temperatures at 1840 Farm this week have been summer-like and we’re taking full advantage. We’re constructing raised beds and installing them in the garden to expand our growing area. We harvested some beautiful bearded iris (Iris germanica) bulbs that are available for sale at the farm. Today, we’ll be starting the first …
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Behold the beautiful power held by the first day of spring. It’s a day of promise for everyone, but especially for those of us who love to tend the soil and plant a garden. It seems that I count the lingering seconds all winter long to remind myself that spring really is on the horizon. …
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