The latest pictures from my farm, lush and green
I've been telling you about all the rain we keep getting lately and the weather people are saying it may be a record. Some things at the farm, like the berries and vegetables, taste watery and bland and could really use some sun. Most of my ornamental plants are growing beautifully and are very lush and green. Please enjoy these photos and let me know how the weather is treating you. I always enjoy reading your comments.
Photos By Martha Stewart and Eliad Laskin
These photos are beautiful. I would love to have an 8 x 10 to frame of photo 1.
I believe I am experiencing similar weather patterns here in WV. I hope the ran doesn't effect my first garden. I'm hoping to do lots of canning later this summer.
Posted by: Trellis Smith | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:01 am
Hi Martha, These are some of your most stunning photos of your fabulous farm yet! Everything looks so lush and beautiful and the artistic value of these photos is outstanding! You should make a coffee table book of these and other photos of your farm. I would certainly buy it and I'm sure others would, also. My favorites of these photos are #27&31. The Japanese Painted ferns and the purple allium flowers are the most artistic so far. Oh, I just love them!! We have had very unusual weather here in the Puget Sound area. We had almost 30 days of no rain. Missed it by 11 minutes! Now we are back to normal with rain, wind and thunder storms. Everything dried out so much that even the lawns were turning brown. Now things are greening up again. Who knows what's next?! I read on your calendar in the June issue of MSL that you are going to London Tue. June 23rd and returning Sat. June 27th. Have a fabulous, safe trip and I will await the blogs about the trip. Take care and have fun. Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:09 am
We are blessed to live on 14 hilly acres in southern Oregon. Summers are quite hot and dry here, so I have welcomed this cloudy and cool June. The tomatoes and peppers are growly slowly, poised for the heat which is likely to hit in a couple of weeks. When it's hot I become a shade-seeker and enjoy my swing under our huge old big-leaf maple, enjoying the view of field and mountains. What beautiful pictures you take.
Posted by: Zona Wilson | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:29 am
Martha,
We are desparate for rain in South Texas. We have had only slightly less than an inch of measurable rain since November of 2008. This is a deficit of over 15 inches of rain. I can't believe how dry it is. So many of my friends in the East are complaining about the rain; I wish there was parity. Alas, the foibles of weather.
SAL
Posted by: Sarah L | June 23rd, 2009 at 2:32 am
The photos were lovely. I particularly liked the first one with the rainbow, and of the cobbles near the stables. London is finally warming up, we expect 26c later in the week. But Wimbledon is on, which usually means rain so anything could happen!
Pru
Posted by: Pru | June 23rd, 2009 at 4:01 am
Hello, Martha.
Yesterday, I registered your blog site on my favorite list and read several postings.
And at this very moment I visit here, I found newly updated beautiful garden pictures!!!
Life in city makes me forget to look upon the sky. Now thanks to your posting, I'm looking at the sky now. It's blue without any clouds. Very shiny day here.
It's toward the end of June and the rainy season is coming. Continous raining makes people feel gloomy. In spite of that, we can find something good during long rainy season.
I love to eat steamed potato, corn and watermelon and read comics listening to the sound of rain drops. Also, rain makes this gray colored city more greeny. Good!
I'm think about any other good things.
BTW, I really love Martha Stewart Podcast. Even though I'm far apart from U.S., still I'm a huge fan of yours and enjoy MARTHA STEWARTing.
Posted by: Jinny from South Korea | June 23rd, 2009 at 4:29 am
Oh to spend hours just walking around photographing your garden, laying in the sunshine, enjoying the summer! You could lose yourself in nature! Love it!
Posted by: Liss | June 23rd, 2009 at 5:44 am
Martha, this picture represents peace and clean air. I imagine though, in this quiet picture the sound of birds chirping, hens cackling and accausional crow as this world depends on that sun to continue thier day, long before we stretch and think, ahh the clouds have passed. Very beautiful, Laura K. Hall
Posted by: laura k hall | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:01 am
Martha, your farm is so beautiful. I enjoyed all the pictures of your plants. I have some of them in my garden also. Hosta is fascinating in all its varieties. While in London I hope you have time to go to Kew Gardens and there is a gardening museum in London also that I would love to visit. Thank you for sharing and hopefully we will see the sun soon!
Posted by: Barbara | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:27 am
Such beautiful photos! I appreciate you posting them for all of us to see. They inspire me. Thank you Martha.
Posted by: Valerie Jane | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:28 am
HEY MARTHA--I LIVE IN AUGUSTA, GA AND WE HAVE HOT AND HUMID WEATHER AND I WISH YOU WOULD COME TO AUGUSTA, GA FOR A BOOK SIGNING!!!
THIS IS OUR TYPICAL SUMMER WEATHER PATTEN OF HOT WEATHER WITH AN OCCASIONAL THUNDERSTORM,
I ENJOY LOOKING AT YOUR BLOG AND PICTURES EVERYDAY AND HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP TO LONDON. I ALSO SUBSCRIBE TO BOTH OF YOUR MAGAZINES AND ENJOY READING THE MONTHLY CALENDER
Posted by: JANE | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:06 am
HOT! We should reach 100 today here in sunny Fort Worth Texas..... Send the rain our way please!!!!!
Posted by: Patr | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:16 am
It's hot here in Tennessee, but very sunny and everything is green. Thanks so much for sharing these beautiful photos. I hope to see some of these on your framed photography page.
Posted by: Kirk | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 am
The first photo is beautiful.....Would look great in a frame
Posted by: Rosemary | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:53 am
Hi Martha,
I love it when you post pictures of your farm! Your greens are vibrant, lush and full of life. It reminds me of my grandfather's land in Portugal. During this time of year, his land is ever so green, the flowers and plants are in full bloom. Summer is my most favorite time of the year because I especially enjoy sitting on my deck and admiring the nature all around me! God certainly has a special way of blessing us with lively nature, don't you think? I live in Montreal, and the rain sure has been falling over here too! Today is one of the most beautiful days we've had in weeks!
Martha, take some time to enjoy the nature God has blessed you with! And thank you for sharing your special photos with us!
God Bless!
Sandy Resendes
Montreal-Canada
Posted by: Sandy Resendes | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:57 am
My two daughters and I are really looking forward to seeing you at the Botanical Garden on Saturday. It will be my older daughter's 23rd birthday and this is what she wanted to do (along with lunch before on Arthur Ave.). I have a question...Growing up in Mt. Kisco we used to get the most delicious tomatoes with very thin skins..Maybe from Henker' farm (this is about 40 years ago!). I have searched all over to find thin-skinned tomatoes with no luck. Do you have any ideas?
Cooky, Isabel, Maria
Posted by: Cooky Donaldson | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:15 am
Beautiful painted fern! I've tried growing that type of fern a few times, but they never survive the heat of the summer here. Speaking of which, our forecast is triple digit weather, and the third digit is not zero. Too hot!
Posted by: lisaiscooking | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:22 am
Martha,
The pictures are beautiful! Have you ever taken a photography class, or does it come naturally to you? I'm working on my photography skills for my blog (www.themarthainitiative.blogspot.com)--it's difficult to get sharp close-up images of the food.
The weather in the Midwest has been very wet this spring--so much rain! And now we're smack in the middle of tornado season and 90 degree temps.
Take care!
Amanda Grant @ The Martha Initiative
Posted by: Amanda | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:26 am
It is LUSH here in Iowa too! My 97-tear-old dad was looking at all the crops and livestock with me yesterday and commented that "this is Iowa at it's greenest".
(we could use a few dry days to make hay....)
Posted by: iowacowgirl | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:34 am
My God! Martha!
Couldn't get past the first picture! I'm in complete and utter AWE!
EMERALD CITY HERE I COME!!!
'...you're out of the woods, you're out of the dark, step into the light...'
Thank You!, Oh great and powerful Martha!
Posted by: tinay | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:35 am
You have such gorgeous plants - it is always nice to see them in all their glory. I could sit in a lawn chair and gaze at the view in picture #1 all day long. Trish
Posted by: Trish | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:56 am
Martha- Your pictures are just splendid. What kind of camera do you use? I would love to be able to take pictures like you do. Beautiful work!
Posted by: Lori | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:24 am
It's HOT and humid here in Tyler, Texas (East Texas) we are about 2 hours East from Mrs. Fort Worth. Early in the year we had rain showers about every other day. It was great. Everything came up so green and lush. Looking at your pictures I can sense my own backyard. Trees and birds chirping. Donkeys breying. Dogs barking. How glorious.
Happy Gardening Ya'll
Posted by: Julie | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:30 am
Wow... that looks just unreal. Very beautiful.
Posted by: Katherine | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:42 am
Beautiful!! I love rainbows. Missing the sun here for over a month in "sunny" Southern California. I am ready for summer! Thank you for sharing your home.
Posted by: Kate | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:44 am
Oh my you are so fortunate to live a lifestyle so grand and exactly the way you want! I know it is hard work come to fruition, and I do enjoy the photos! Atlanta is sunny today with showers in the afternoon. We our out of the 5 year drought and having a hot, but lovely summer. Best wishes!
Posted by: Kathy Holland | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:46 am
Stunning photos Martha! Hope you don't mind but I saved #1 pic to my desktop, so beautiful it is......
Posted by: Micki Robbins | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
The weather when it gets rainy & gloomy tends to not appeal to most.If you are fortunate enough to have access to a country wooded area~Get out and go for a walk to fill your lungs with the crisp,heavenly richness of rain-drenched foliage.Breath deep & you will feel renewed!
Posted by: Catherine | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:49 am
We live on 12 acres 30 miles south of Dallas. Our spring rains gave us a spectacular wildflower season. The Bluebonnets were especially lush. Then the Indian Blanket and Mexican paintbrush, and finally the pretty yellow flowers and purple thistles. We don't mow our fields until they have reseeded. Last night I finished mowing the front 4 acres. We still need to work on the back field. Sorry to see the remaining flowers go, but with 100 degrees in the forecast and no rain predicted it's time to say goodbye until next spring. Many of our neighbors set off fireworks on July 4, and a field of dried wildflowers might not be such a good idea! Send a little rain our way - so at least the grass will remain green a while longer. Your farm looks beautiful and lush! Gorgeous photos!
Posted by: Cynde | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:50 am
The photos are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your farm with us. The rain in Boston has been relentless. Everything is wet and gray and cool. My flower and herb garden on the condo deck are surviving but I do sense that they need some sun and warmth. My plot in the community garden is perfectly arranged in rows of cucumber and tomatoes. I have planted some sunflower seeds in the middle with some basil as well. For the perimeter, I have chosen marigolds. In the last open spot I am planting zinnia. I was planning on traveling to see your herb garden at the NY Botanical Garden on Sunday. But a friend needs help with a piece of landscaping at her beach home. I will build her a garden. Enjoy the opening!
Posted by: Teresa Touey | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:51 am
The picture is just breathtaking. Here in New Jersey it's been the same. The weather has been really crummy. I don't remember a June like this at all. Our air conditioning has been off for most of June (which is a good thing). Hopefully, the weather will break.
Posted by: Annette | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:52 am
Martha, your pictures are stunning! I love the rainbow picture, it's so peaceful. You can almost hear the animals. Lovely!
Posted by: Mary | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:55 am
What a lovely shot you managed to get of that rainbow. The timing was perfect. Sure will be nice to have come mid-January!
Posted by: Geri | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 am
Hi Martha
I always enjoy your photos - I think the latest ones are the prettiest so far! We in the northeast wait so long for summer to finally arrive. Your pictures show how magical it can be. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos of your fabulous farm. I am a fan of many years and am so glad to have a chance to let you know how much I enjoy your show and magazines. I have been especially happy to go on-line to read your blogs and see and hear about what you have been doing. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Mary Barber | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 am
The rainbow is gorgeous - what a lovely shot! I just loved looking at your farm pictures, too.
It is a beautiful day in Baltimore (after several non-stop days of rain) so I took this picture of bluebird skies and a great big American flag:
http://twitpic.com/86o9i
Enjoy!
Posted by: Jennifer / Prep School 101 | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:17 am
For Cooky Donaldson - There are so many new/old varieties of tomatoes finding their way into the markets. I suggest trying the heirloom varieties, many of which have the thin skin that you remember from so long ago.
Posted by: Martha Stewart | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
I would give anything for a bit of that rain, and that's saying a lot. We actually have had a green spring (meaning rain) but are still low for the year (7 inches is our normal).
There is a lot to be said for the desert in arizona, but it would be nice to see the lush green you have.
Posted by: Christine Baker | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
Record breaking heat here in Austin, TX! Days and days of 100+ weather. My garden is appropriately drought resistant, but my grass is not happy.
Here is my son, enjoying KIDS (we loved this mag so much!)
Posted by: Hillary | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
AWESOME photos! I live in Tulsa,OK and we are having 100+ temps and no rain in sight. Having to water, water, water to keep our plants going. So enjoy your lushness! p.s. You are the only other person that I know who photographs her plants like I do.
Posted by: Anna Marie Penix | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:50 am
How beautiful! Thanks for sharing on twitter
Posted by: talart | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:54 am
Our beds had gotten quite dry to a surprising depth before the rains, and water is expensive in MA, so we are grateful for the rain.
We put in the broccoli and cauliflower a little late, so they seem pretty happy with the weather. The cauliflower should be just big enough to wrap-up, before this weekend's predicted heat.
But for me, bring on the sun!
Posted by: Amy Lomasney | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 am
Oh boy do I love your life!
Posted by: Planet | June 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Witaj Martha,
Thank you for sharing beautiful pictures with us!!!
They all are just stunning!!!...but the one with the Rainbow...SPECTACULAR!!!
Thank you!
Posted by: Joanna | June 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
What lovely photos! You must find so much joy and peace in your beautiful gardens! I know I do just by looking at the pictures...Thanks so much for sharing with us all.
Holly Bartos
Posted by: Holly Bartos | June 23rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
It's turned hot and humid here in WI. We could use some rain. Our Spring was cool and wet for the most part. There is never a happy medium in this state. Temps jump from the 50s to the 80s. My roses have some sort of blight, I think it's rust. Like Roseanne RoseannaDanna used to say "it's always something!"
Posted by: Becky from Wisconsin | June 23rd, 2009 at 12:43 pm
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WHAT A NICE PHOTO JOB, SETTING THE RAINBOW TO PLUNGE INTO THE TALLEST TREE, FENCES TO TAKE THE EYE ALONG TO THE BARN, AND PLACEMENT OF BARN TO BE CROWNED BY THE BEAUTIFUL, CHROMATIC BOW!
AND THE LIGHTING--! A PAINTING BY 'TURNER' IT IS!
PRETTY, PRETTY WORK!!
Signed,
Eleven Animals in the Clouds
lamb, polar bear, cat, dove
Cavalier Spaniel, owl,
2 pigs face to face,
Weimaraner (off course)
Yorkshire Terrier, dragon
.
Posted by: andreaandweims on Twitter | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Outstanding that you captured the moment with the rainbow. That photo is a real keeper. A photo postcard perhaps??
Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: MMC in San Diego | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:09 pm
If only we could get some rain in Katy, Texas! We are near Houston and have had no rain for weeks and weeks! And it is hot, hot, hot! The grass here is dying, despite our best attempts to water it enough. I miss the rainbows!
Your farm is beautiful! It looks like heaven compared to what we are dealing with down here. Enjoy it!
Posted by: Rachel Wallauer | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:20 pm
These are amazing! I'm a little jealous!
Posted by: Heather | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:24 pm
All of the pictures are beautiful! Although my favorites are #1 and #8. As for the weather in Pennsylvania, it has been soggy and overcast here. I can't remember so much rain and am looking forward to the sun visiting for awhile. Thank you for sharing your photos.
Posted by: Marian | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Your gardens are beautiful. I am loving all of the rain. My gardens, although they are much smaller than yours, are beautiful. The rain has made everything so green and lush.
Posted by: Michele from the Jersey Shore. | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I comment on you and recently planeted pots on my blog. I was isnipred by some of your Maine/Home Depot finds.
Posted by: Chad | June 23rd, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Hi y'all. Greetings from the Heart of Dixie. Your pictures are beautiful. I especially like the first one with the rainbow. I am in east central Alabama and we are experiencing our 7th or 8th day of 100 degree heat. I thank God everyday for air conditioning and that I get to work indoors!!! I don't have a green thumb at all, but with diligent watering, my tomato plant has 4 itty bitty tomatos. What a thrill!!! And my lantana and hostas are gorgeous. They have never bloomed so much. Thanks Martha for sharing your pictures with us.
Posted by: Rita Cream | June 23rd, 2009 at 2:02 pm
I'm sure everyone would agree that there was no better photo than the one you chose, Martha, to begin today's gallery! - what a beautiful capture of the rainbow and blue skies peeking thru! Your terrace is just breathtaking in that sun shower - I had to enlarge it to a full screen to take it all in! (And) Gee whiz, the sunrays shining down thru the trees made me think I was going to hear the voice of God speaking any minute - those moments looked just glorious!
Well, as you know, I love manymany plants, but one that truly is a favorite is hostas. I have a small collection of about 10-15 varieties. To the average person, they would just look 'green', but to the discerning eye, one can pick up on the individuality in each. I'm also partial to coral bells (heucheras), which bring back fond childhood memories of my neighbor's yard - it's the l960's, and a retired couple maintained a pristine, beautiful, dandelions-dug-by-hand yard, complete with a little circular fish pond (which was quite haute for the 60's [at least in my neighborhood]), lined in delicately soft coral-y coral bells that would sway ever-so-gently in the breeze.
Despite all the lush greenery, you mentioned last week that your vegetables you've been able to harvest already taste like water, with no real taste like it should have. I admit when warm weather arrives, I get a bit hoggish when it comes to rain. I get in a terrible funk in late summer when the grass has died, creating an awful backdrop to my flowers which I HAVE maintained generously with watering. The grass crunches under foot while carrying clothes out to the clothesline, too, which makes me yearn (and pray to the Lord!) for a cloudy, rainy day to give all of nature some relief. I guess there CAN be a downside to 'too much of a good thing'.
=^..^=
"Even if I knew certainly the world would end tomorrow, I would plant an apple tree today."--Martin Luther
Posted by: Cindy Bricker | June 23rd, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Beautiful, tranquil photo. Here in southwest Florida it's beyond hot. Current readings say 96 degrees with heat index of 114! You can cut the air with a knife it's so humid. We need some of your rain to cool things off and give the plants a drink!
Posted by: Diane O | June 23rd, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Hello Martha,
Your home and garden is like an escape that I could only imagine visiting in Paradise. I would be very proud too at all the work that it has taken to acheive these lush grounds of tranquility and serenity.
Nicely Done Martha!
Posted by: Debra Cooper | June 23rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm
Always beautiful scenery and a great lifestyle. I am looking for a book that you were talking about that you did with Paul Newman...Restoration of a house and the following of it...Any information would greatly be appreciated..
You bring smiles to all of us in Montana and sharing your knowledge helps a lot...
Posted by: Jake-Linda Beltran | June 23rd, 2009 at 3:51 pm
The plants on your farm are beautiful, they
look so healthy...especially the hostas and ferns. Here in Southeast Tennessee I have to
water any plants that have been planted this
year. We did have a thunderstorm on Monday
that helped the temperature and heat index
which had been 104 degrees over the weekend.
Thanks for sharing your photos.
Posted by: Vivian Price | June 23rd, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Hi Martha!
Is this photo touched up???
I can't believe the beautiful colors!
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Richard Peacock
http://www.lulu.com/richardpeacock
You can also reach me on http://www.twitter.com!
Posted by: Richard Peacock | June 23rd, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Gorgeous photograph with the rainbow!! Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Susie's Homemade | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:02 pm
Hi Martha,
Love the photos of your farm. Keep'em comin'!
We here in Red Lion, Pa. are experiencing the same wet weather, which is good because we started a christmas tree planting on our farm this spring. We planted 625 trees! What kind of grass did you plant inbetween your tree seedlings?
Joanne
Timothy's promise Farm
Posted by: Joanne Dietrich | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Beautiful Farm and grounds - We too are having much rain but PowderMill Farm is lush with greenery this time of year!
Posted by: J. Paye | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hi Martha
I live in South Jersey and we've had our share of rain. My property is beautiful, the hosta and ferns are loving all this rain but my vegetable garden is looking pretty sad. My tomato plants are turning yellow I hope they survive. We need some sun, I need sun!! All this rain is depressing!!
Posted by: Ann | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:55 pm
Thanks for taking the time to share your plant life pictures. We too, have had a glorious spring. Our hills are yellow with wild sunflowers. I feel for the Texas folks, we have had our share of droughts. I did not know if I would ever hear rain, thunder or see a rainbow again. Hang in there guys, that is just Texas for you.
Posted by: Margie | June 23rd, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Martha,
In 2005 you wrote to us in a personal insert-letter in MSL. You had mentioned Cantitoes Corners, aka your farm in Bedford, and discribed yourself like a painter using a palette to create a beautiful landscape there. Your work had barely begun but you could see - and it made you very happy - that in a few years you would fill in the canvas.
I came back to look at the rest of your de'LUSH'ious work. And Martha, I'm truly humbled by your masterful touch.
The pink rose bush climbing the chicken wire touched me deeply. And I think that growing Christmas Trees fits you perfectly. The foliage and the ferns and the glistening gleam of it all stands to inspire us for generations to come. Even the compost heap begged me to dive in!
If I've learned anything at all from you, it has been this: Little by little, as I go about doing the things I love, my home and my life gain more beauty. And over the years, continually adding a few good things here and a new-thing-learned there, well, it's no show place...and it ain't no Bedford!...but from my home to yours; you helped and inspired me every glistening cobble-stone step of the way.
Happy Summer Solstice, Martha Stewart!
PS. Now, where the hell is the champagne?!?
Posted by: tinay | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
The first photo is absolutely stunning. It looks like a painting.
Posted by: Zoe | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Wow! Didn't know you were such a good speller? How did you learn all of those plant names? - fantastic.
Posted by: Lily Von Schtup | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:29 pm
Martha,
The never ceasing rain has ruined rose season for me (what the voles had not already destroyed!) Some of the roses such as Aloha seem to soak up the rain water and literally turn to mush. The only ones that seem to hold up are the sturdy little ramblers or small flowered multi-stemmed types. Lettuce has never been more lush, just like the hostas!
Of course we will go right into blistering hot and humid days so the mushrooms and mold will rival the slugs for their ability to multiply in our gardens!
Posted by: Jayne Rogers | June 23rd, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Martha, Your photo's look so beautiful. You could make a killing giving tours of your farm when you are at set in NYC! I would pay big money!
Posted by: Justin | June 23rd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Always enjoy your posts. We also are have a very rainy spring/summer here in the suburbs of Denver. Everything is so green, something we haven't seen in quite some time during this time of year.
Posted by: Carla | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Hi Martha!
Down in Miami we have had record heat this month - 100 on Monday and a lot of Rain. Today the entire Miami area was hit with rain from Homestead all the way to Broward. They tell us more is on the way.
Best,
-Chris
Posted by: Christopher deOgburn | June 23rd, 2009 at 9:44 pm
While on Whidbey Island (off the coast of Wash. state), I saw a metal tree with containers holding lush red geraniums. You also have a metal tree adorning your garden shed. Where do you find these metal trees?
Thanks for your reply. Enjoy your show, magazine and website
Teresa Emrich
Posted by: Teresa Emrich | June 23rd, 2009 at 10:34 pm
It's so nice to see so much green. with no rain in the south for so long things are starting to turn brown.
Posted by: Joshua | June 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Hi Martha just love the pic! Dorothy we're not in Kansas anymore? Kidding. Best wishes to ya.
Posted by: J | June 24th, 2009 at 8:06 am
Hi Martha:
Thanks for sharing your photos of a wet and rainy day at your place. Everything looks so beautiful and loved the different interesting hostas.
Also I enjoyed your segment on the bee keeping and making of honey today on your show. Very educational, and very brave of you.
We have had two very hot days here, but rain expected tomorrow. I live close to the Canadian/U.S. border near Niagara Falls. I have heard of the exceptionally wet weather from my sister in Virginia, and my sister-in-law in Queens, N.Y. It seems we are having reverse weathe conditions....lol. Take care Martha. Enjoy sharing your interesting life through twitter and your blogs/pictures.
Posted by: Elizabeth Franklin | June 25th, 2009 at 12:24 am
Hi Martha,
I am sitting here in my back garden in England waiting for a thunderstorm to break the hot weather. My roses are desperate for water.
I have followed your website for many months and I just love everything that you do to help us in our daily lives.
You gave me the inspiration to start my own business which is now online. I hope you are able to visit my blog (www.milforddesigns.com)
xx
Posted by: Karina | June 25th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Woo, how large the farm!
it's quite impossible to have such a greeny farm in the city and sometimes it's even hard to breathe fresh air. I miss my childhood in the villiage.
Posted by: Tinading | June 26th, 2009 at 2:13 am
Martha -
Here in St. Louis it has been in the high 90's all week! My little daughter, Katherine, has been attending nature camp at The Nature Institute all week and, although it has been such an adventure, it is so hot! We would love to have some rain! Thanks so much for your wonderful stories and blog!
Posted by: Kelly | June 26th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Martha,
I so enjoyed your pictures of your beautiful farm. I dream of the day that I have a beautiful garden in my yard.
Our weather has been very dry here in MN and we went from a very cool spring to a very hot and humid summer. We finally had some rain this morning and my little backyard garden is loving it.
Oddly enough, I seem to have grown a Red Mulberry tree next to my garden amidst the lilac bush in the back yard. If you know anything about the Red Mulberry tree, I'd welcome your input. I believe the fruit is edible, but am not sure.
Posted by: Laura Haslach | June 27th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful photos of your garden. I have been wanting to have hosta's in my garden and you are an inspiration for me to do just that. I love reading all of your blogs. Inspiration is the key to action for my little garden mind.
thanks & peace~~~*
Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne parent | June 28th, 2009 at 1:32 am