Spring 2013

Lately the weather has felt like March or April instead of late May!  But the chilly wet weather has given the pink dogwood and flowering almond extra staying power.  They've been  beautiful this year. 

 Are you still working on your containers for the season?  A few of us are a little behind schedule :)

One of Gail's tips for good containers is to add a layer of mulch to the soil.  It gives the container a finishing touch and it keeps in moisture during the hot summer days to come.

 Hope you're enjoying spring in your garden too.  See you soon!

Spring Open House At The Farm!

Hello!  This is your friendly reminder that The Farm’s Spring Open House is coming up Saturday, May 4^th (10-5) and Sunday, May 5^th (1-4).  We’re not sure what the Weather Man will bring us…but then, are we ever?!  We’ve been working hard to fill the shop & greenhouse, so you’ll have lots to look at.  And treats to enjoy.   Maybe even find a Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift.  Come on out for a fun weekend!

Gail, Cheryl, Jean & Kate

Welcome Back Friends

Baby Shrubs in the Greenhouse!  Annuals and Perennials soon to arrive too :)

Cheryl & Gail's "new" valence.

We love this new soap--hand-made in Monticello, Illinois!

There's a little bird theme goin' on in the shop this spring. . .

Flowers and buttons--two of our favorite things :)

Hand-made of felt--a new kind of house for your birdies.

Farm Fresh Eggs

It was a beautiful Saturday at The Farm today.  The chickens were so happy!  They are fat and sassy and laying LoTs of eggs these days.  So next time you're visiting, don't forget to add eggs to your

basket :)

A New Season!

Opening Day at The Farm is March 1st of every year.  And as usual, it's good to be back! 

Our very first customers of the 2013 season!

Farm bride Rae with her peeps.  Rae recently blogged about us too! 

Kathy & Karel, two of our  favorite visitors.  It's so good to see everybody again!

Thank you to all our visitors for joining us at The Farm :)

Farm Mail

Thursday, February 22, 2013
 
Hello out there! Well, they say there’s this big storm coming, so I thought it was the perfect day to stay at the house and send you an email. (I’ve secretly wished for a big snow-in, but when I say that, people look at me like I’m crazy!)

We’ve been having a ball at the shop: of course we’ve changed it all around, gave it a good cleaning, and deliveries come almost everyday. (It’s like Christmas, opening the boxes!) You’re gonna love what we’ve found!

I want to make sure you know that Opening Day is Friday, March 1 this year. We have a little something for the 1^st 13 people of 2013. And then we’ll do something special on that Saturday too, for the folks who work.  

Just come see us when you can ~ it’s been a long winter and we miss you!

Gail, Cheryl & Jean

Hellebores.  No worries--they're very happy, even in the snow :)

Sewing Saturday

You might think that things at The Farm are quiet during this winter season while the shop is closed, but we've been busy! Gail went shopping at market a few weeks ago, the plant order has been placed, the shop is swept clean and new displays are being planned, lots of guests are bed and breakfasting in The Loft. . . And  we also made some time for a little sewing with a lunch of chicken & noodles.

Cheryl got some fun new retro glasses.
 We all wanted to know where she got them.

Barb's embroidery--Can you tell she has a grandbaby that she adores?

Knitting by Jean. . . 

It was a fun morning at Gail's.  Great company, great food. . . 

Looking forward to seeing you all March 1st!

Photography at The Farm

 These beautiful wedding photos of Aaron and Ashley were taken by Lane Fowler of Willow Lane Photography.  Rae and Austin on the right were married here last summer. So glad they all stopped by to visit The Farm!

2013

Sixty degrees one day, ice the next :/
Well, that's January, right?

The hellebore's are budding up, it's still light (at least a little bit) at 5 pm, and the mailbox is overflowing with seed catalogs!  Sounds about right, doesn't it?  Happy 2013!

Let It Snow!

Is this not the cutest little snowman to ever visit The Farm?!?  
Here he's staked out over a Swiss  & Green Onion cheese spread that's been known to bring rave reviews from family, co-workers, and even a three-year-old grandson.

Combine 3 cups (12 ounces) finely shredded Swiss cheese with  1/4 c chopped green onions, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp white or cayenne   pepper.  Mix in just enough mayonnaise to hold it all together--about 1/4 to 1/3 cup. Serve with your favorite cracker.   The grandson's favorite is Multi-Grain Club Crackers :)