One of the big installations this spring was the new sweet pea lane. An entrance to the new cutting garden required something fun. I had ordered a lot of Spencer Sweet Peas for sale at our farm stand and they needed a home to grow. Bruce created a walkway into the garden with lumber and […]
The Gardens
April Garden Update
Blooms are just starting to pop this week in our gardens. Can you feel it! Spring is sprouting.
Basil Genovese
One of our favorite types of Basil is the Genovese Basil Variety. We usually start seeding this basil Mid March. It’s a classic Italian variety of Basil that produces all year for us. We use it in various recipes through the season. My favorite is just cut up on pizza. Available when in Season /**/
Apple Trees
I love apple trees. Is any garden complete without an apple tree? The spring blooms in the summer can look like a cloud of white. When I was young, I would buy an apple tree for my dad at the local General Tractor for father’s day or his birthday. He’s always loved apple trees. One […]
Winter Solstace Tree
Bruce planted our winter solstice tree yesterday. Our goal is to plant one every year (maybe in the fall, haha). Continuing the tradition passed down from my parents. They always had balled Christmas trees that they planted after Christmas. Our twist is planting one outdoors and decorating it on the winter solstice with edibles for […]