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…
Category: Small Scale Farming
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…
Delight
Delight! The one word that comes to mind each day I visit the flower beds and see all the hard work, vigilance and time come to fruition.
Ups & Downs
Hurray for June and all it’s ups and downs. We’ve had a few wins and a few not-wins. Can’t call them losses when you learn something from the experience! The…
Hurry up and wait…
May is finally here and we’re feeling lots of “hurry up and wait!” Seeds started back in March and April are out-growing there cell containers and soil blocks, ready to…
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.
March Madness!
Yes, it’s March and the weather is mad! Really a bit crazy here in the Mid Atlantic with all the weathers within a week!
Winter Days
Last week temperatures plunged into the single digits and snow covered the ground, creating a winter wonderland that in a few short months will be growing and green. It’s difficult to…