The snow is finally gone. The cold temperatures and frost warnings have gone away and the garden is in! Spring is in full swing at the farm – Finally!!! So we thought for today’s Sunday update – we would simply take a tour around the farm in photos – and let you see what is growing. We hope you enjoy!
Happy Gardening! Jim and Mary
Old World Garden Farms
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The Barn in the early morning sunlight
The first of the ornamental peppers in bloom – these are called Chili Chili
The Chives are in full bloom and a great addition to the herb garden
One of our favorite spots – the barn patio
Old Willie sits in the grass resting after a mow. He still runs like a top after 60+ years
One of our other favorite spots – the outdoor kitchen and upper pergola area
The girls are doing their early morning work of laying eggs – and not too happy about being interrupted for a picture.
The strawberries are forming – we should actually get a decent crop from them this year.
The old window we converted into our front address sign
The wegilia bushes are in full bloom
The blueberries are beginning to appear as well
The early morning sun begins to appear over the chicken coop
Its a bit early for the bees to be out at 6 am – but the hive will be buzzing in an hour or two with activity
The wave petunias in the front pots are just beginning to take off
In addition to our potatoes in our rows -we planted a few in our straw bale crates as well. They are all up and doing well
The little clusters of grapes are forming on the vines – this will be our first year to get a few from the vines!
We made these signs from 6 x 6 posts and left over 2×4 lumber – they line the driveway and hold planters or lanterns on the other side.
The crisp stalks of onions in the early morning dew.
A view up the hill from the back of the garden.
The grasses on the back of the hillside are really taking off now
the Brandywine tomatoes are ready to be tied to the stake a cage supports
The cabbage plants are looking healthy as well.
The upper pergola and the new grape vines starting to really take hold
Early morning at the farm
A little excitement at the farm – The local Fox/ABC station and morning show personality Dana Turtle visited this week and broadcast from the farm.
Dana poses for a picture with us.
We hope you enjoyed – Mary And Jim!