“It’s ALIVE!” Garden Update and From the Farm Hop

May 15, 2015 By Hilary Jones Leave a Comment

Well, the last couple weeks has just been crazy around here. I have to say that spring/planting time is one of the busiest times for me. This year it has been even more so with the business. Spring for us is a time to not only plant but it is time to wrap up our homeschooling year.

When the plants start to come alive and the bees are buzzing in my apple tree and raspberry plants (makes me smile)… Well, it’s not just the kids that have a hard time focusing on school…. [Read more…]

Simple Watering Jar

April 17, 2015 By Hilary Jones 1 Comment

I have been growing some flower seeds in a little mini greenhouse.

I didn’t want to give my newly growing plants a swimming lesson, but I also didn’t want to go buy a spray bottle so I improvised….

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Gardening Update and Hop

April 10, 2015 By Hilary Jones Leave a Comment

Well, without going into too many details it has been a very busy week. On a good note: Clothespin sales have been good 🙂 . I am juggling so many hats that the garden duties have been a bit neglected. I haven’t worried about it too much because up here by the mountain we have still been getting overnight frost and the soil is still really cold.

The humming birds have returned. The leaves and flowers are coming back on the trees and other plants are poking through the soil, so those are good indicators that we are almost ready. Now to make the time to get out there… [Read more…]