Although I didn’t get any garden time in last week, I’m going to try and get out there and make up for it over the next few days before the temps climb up into the 90’s. The row of mammoth sunflowers is growing nicely against the back of the house. I probably should have thinned Read More >>

The wisteria is in bloom and I couldn’t be happier. And the chickens are hard at work pulling weeds. Just look at that nice bare spot where their coop was. Way to go ladies!!! Lucy loves her babies so much, and now that I know they can clear weeds from the flower patch quickly, next Read More >>

It’s been busy around here the last few days but I’m happy to announce the corn patch has finally been planted! I’m not sure how many ears 9 rows about 40 feet long with yield, but I’m hoping there will be enough sweet corn to freeze and last us until next summer. Only time will Read More >>

It’s been another crazy week here in Mavisland planting seeds, weeding and clearing land. The main vegetable garden is coming along nicely and so far so good. The cucumber seeds I planted a few weeks ago are popping through the soil and I am on the look out for the zucchini I planted last week. Read More >>

The weather has been downright tropical around here lately in New England, and working in the garden has been an absolute joy this past week. Yesterday I finished weeding the area in front of the potting shed and planted a few packets of cottage garden type seeds. Hollyhocks and white sunflowers for height, pink, red Read More >>