January always keeps us New Englanders on our toes when it comes to weather conditions. So far, there is only a small amount of snow on the ground. Cold, crisp air with some flurries falling from the sky is an…
The start of the year is the perfect time to begin a new project. With some new photography gear added to my arsenal, I've decided to participate in the 2016 photo a day challenge. Each day, I will be snapping…
Welcome back to the third edition of Monthly Musings On The Farm! It has been a season of change here, with lots of chickens going to new homes. In order to keep the amount of chickens and roosters at a…
I am thrilled to be participating in the Baking NOW Holiday Tour hosted by my good friend Beth Billstrom of More Than Oregano. This tour has been featuring a decadent recipe by some culinary loving bloggers. You can't think of the holidays…
As a gardener, I often notice myself looking for ways to continue growing and enjoying beautiful blooms deep into the winter months. The perfect way to do this is by forcing bulbs indoors. Forcing bulbs is basically when you trick the…
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t was a sunny day here in New England, full of browsing and searching for treasures at Todd Farm in Rowley, Massachusetts. Every Sunday morning from April to late November, people from all over the East coast come to visit this outdoor flea…
Autumn in New England is such a beautiful time. The leaves are changing from a beautiful shade of green to a fiery shade of red. The weather is still warm with sunny days, blue skies and a hint of briskness…
Every September it's a family tradition to attend The Big E fair in West Springfield, Massachusetts. I've technically been attending since before I was born while I was still in my mom's belly! The annual fair, also known as The Eastern…
Welcome to the second addition of monthly musings on the farm! Summer has slowly been turning into fall, with the warm weather sticking around late into September. Although it is still warm out, prepping for the colder weather is important.…
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast night, I grabbed my camera and took a few shots of the super "blood moon" lunar eclipse. It was truly amazing to see the supermoon coinciding with the lunar eclipse. Although I didn't see much of the reddish tint that…
September has been a month full of sunflowers blooming, butterfly sightings and the last of the vegetables ripening. As summer slowly turns into fall, it’s time to reflect on this year's gardening season. My butterfly garden proved to be a…
I can’t believe it has been exactly a year since taking my very first trip to Washington, DC. There were so many sights to take in and monuments to see. I was lucky enough to explore the famous National Mall.…
