March On

Finally after three months with no eggs, we got one! March brings longer days, about twelve hours of daylight. More daylight means egg production has resumed. Soon we will be getting four to six eggs a day from our eight happy ladies. The amount of daylight hours affects a chicken’s reproductive cycle. Hens will begin laying when the amount of daylight reaches 14 hours per day during early spring. Maximum egg laying will occur when the day length reaches 16 hours per day. This biological marvel is perfectly designed so that chicks hatch in spring and develop and mature during the warmer summer months. Michigan State University Hellebores are the first bloom on the hill. Also known as Lenten Rose because they often align with the season of Lent. Hellebores are perennials and enjoy growing under the shade of a tree. For best vase life, wait until the first seed…

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Winter Prep

Piles of fallen leaves are placed on the dahlia beds to keep them protected from the winter cold. On top of the leaves, I place a large plastic tarp on…

October

The giant asters started to bloom in September and continued into October. I love this photo snapped by one of my Book Club friends. This variety was gifted to me…

Farm Visits

July and August were filled with on Celadon Hill visits! We hosted Children’s Flower Hour, Bagels and Blooms and Create Your Own Bouquet events. Friends and family stopped by too!…

July Color

July begins with a lull not a bang in the flower farming world. With lots of color and texture, the flowers are booming! But with folks going on vacation, it’s…