Summer Break
It’s July and the weather in the Mid Atlantic is hazy, hot and humid. Some call it a “lull” with not many events, vacations and days spent searching for ways…
Category: Bed Prep for Planting Flowers
Buds and Sprouts
Seedlings are growing and getting ready for some outside time (harden off) then will be planted into prepared beds. Daffodils, Tulips, Muscari and Hellebores are starting to emerge. The warmer…
Winding Down
The nights are cooler, everything is slowing down and the days are getting shorter. The last of the succession planting of cosmos, sunflower and marigolds are just coming into bloom…
It’s all about the soil
In March, it’s all about the soil! 8 yards of compost from Veterans Compost! Soil health is vital to creating biodiversity and sustainability. We practice “no-till” methods, cover crop planting…
Rest
We are all sleeping a little more these days, both the flower beds and me! Anyone will tell you, rest is key to growth. “I wonder if the snow loves…
Frostmas
We were gifted with two extra weeks of growing, cutting and enjoying field grown flowers this year. Based on previous years, our first expected frost was around October 20th and…
Change of Season
We are gearing up for end of season here on Celadon Hill! Wow, what a great summer, so very grateful for overall good weather, collaborative relationships, not too many big…
Feeling Fall
Inhale the cool air and exhale the August heat. Feel the morning chill. Autumn is upon us and I’m ready for the change of season. With fall, comes the opportunity…
The Heat Is On!
Whew! I did not know I could sweat so much. Oh my goodness, the days have been hot and steamy! Maryland humidity is on full blast and the rains have…
Spring has Sprung!
Things are really starting to pick up here on the hill! Our very first beds were created with the help of wonderful neighbors and their tractor.