In Between Journeys - Farm Photos
As you know, I have been very busy travelling this summer. I hope you’ve been enjoying the blogs from Malaysia and now that I am in Turkey, I plan of blogging some of that journey, as well. I did have some time, in between trips, to enjoy my farm. I am happy to report that things are growing beautifully, although, everything seems to be about two to three weeks early this season. Here is another installment of photos of my farm.
1 I always like to squeeze in a bit of gardening. Here I am pruning in the greenhouse.
2 Another dramatic view of the farm, looking down towards the stable.
3 The paint crew is still hard at work, moving from one building to the next.
4 This straight-edge comes in real handy when painting screens.
5 See? No paint gets on the screening!
6 The apple espalier looks especially good this year. Shaun has been on top of his pruning.
7 The apples are forming beautifully.
8 Andrea Mason from my TV show, came up to scout for segment ideas. She and Shaun walked the grounds together.
9 Do you know what kind of tree this is?
10 It's a miniature papaya, given to me by Byron and Laurelynn of Logee's Tropical Plants. http://www.logees.com/default.asp
11 A papaya flower and a new fruit forming
12 It's berry picking time at the farm.
13 Gorgeous red currants
14 And beautiful white currants
15 And very fragrant black currants - cassis
16 Last fall, Shaun decided to plant these lilies in the berry patch to attract more pollinators.
17 Luscious red raspberries
18 A cluster of ripening blueberries
19 Sun-warmed blueberries - yum!!!
20 Deep in the woods along my riding trail is this little woodland folly.
21 Wild raspberries growing near the folly
22 The berries are still in their fuzzy protective coverings.
23 A clearing in the woods
24 Ahh! On closer look, it seems like the ground's crew has been doing a little mulching to keep the weeds down.
25 This is the Christmas tree field with the giant mulch and compost piles in the rear.
26 I've never shown you this building. It's the contemporary house, which I have secret plans for.
27 This is the lovely view from the contemporary house.
28 Oh no! A tree covered with poison ivy!
29 Cattails growing in the wetlands - This is a habitat for lots of wildlife.
30 This building, part of the stable, is called the stable office.
31 Susie Ercole, my executive assistant at the farm, has her office here.
32 Christina, on summer break from the University of Scranton, is an intern helping out with various projects.
33 Upstairs, Emily, who attends Syracuse University is also interning for the summer.
34 Back outside, Rutger is enjoying the view.
35 Another view of Rutger
36 Dolma is checking Rinze's long tail for ticks.
37 Rinze always likes the attention.
38 Stunning orange lilies in the lily garden
39 This shade garden adjacent to the greenhouse has filled in nicely
40 The tennis court sits at the far end of the property.
41 The surface of the court is har-tru.
42 The lines are wide tape held in place with nails.
43 After playing, the surface of the court is swept smooth with this very long broom.
44 And this clever device is used to sweep the lines.
45 This is the shade pergola for spectators.
46 Each day before leaving, Purba gathers the eggs - a nice yield!
47 Chhewang tidies up the walkways.
48 We do a lot of business with Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. http://rareseeds.com/
49 In the vegetable garden, this row of leaf lettuce has begun to bolt, due to the intense heat. It will be picked and given to the chickens.
50 Sanu is busy picking edible pea pods.
51 These are Golden Sweet snap peas - delicious!
52 Golden Sweet are from Seed Savers Exchange. http://www.seedsavers.org/Details.aspx?itemNo=230%28OG%29 The flowers are a beautiful purple.
53 All of the hostas are in bloom.
54 Princess Peony lies in wait, hoping for a bird.
LOVING those glasses! Very sassy! The berries look yummy! Can't waite to find out about that contemporary house!! Secret plan's Hu!
http://www.meandmartha.net
Great pics again!!
Dan Viger
Hollis Center, Maine.
Posted by: Dan Viger | June 25th, 2010 at 12:29 am
Martha, I always love the pictures of your farm. The raspberries look delicious. When you are finished with the interns and grounds crew, can you send them my way? I could use the help.
Best,
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda @ The Martha Initiative | June 25th, 2010 at 12:30 am
Your farm so wonderfully celebrates the beauty of nature.
xoTrina
Posted by: Trina | June 25th, 2010 at 12:50 am
The beauty, the bounty, the fabulous farm - and all I can think of now is, there is a secret for the contemporary house!
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Oh my gosh, what could it be? I hope you don't make us wait too long till you tell!
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I'm sure it will be the perfect idea for the house with that magnificent view!
Posted by: Donna | June 25th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Can't wait to hear about the future of the contemporary house.
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda Knowlton | June 25th, 2010 at 1:11 am
A Martha Stewart bed and breakfast would be wonderful. Should I start saving my pennies?
As you are about to launch a UK edition of Living, are you going to try and come over to the UK to launch it? It would be so wonderful. We have a new government, so it's worth giving it a try!
Posted by: Pru | June 25th, 2010 at 3:31 am
Hi Martha,
After a hectic day, it's a pleasure to see those lovely pics of your farm. It's a paradise on earth now with summer in full swing. May I ask what do you do with all those luscious/yummy fruits (berries) after you've had your fill? Curious.
Posted by: Veronica | June 25th, 2010 at 7:03 am
Wow, yet another house!! Just how many acres is your farm?? You can't possibly eat all those berries yourself...do you donate your leftover harvests to local shelters?
Posted by: Sharon Hines | June 25th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Hi Martha! You actually did show us the contemporary house before in a post dated January 19th, 2009. It was on a winter ride you took with Betsy and Kevin. I remember because I was so excited to learn about its existence on your property and hastily added the information to my blog. This photo, however, really conveys its size and beauty. Secret plans, eh? A library? A 'university' for Martha scholars like myself? Whatever it is, it will be fabulous.
Posted by: Andrew Ritchie | June 25th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Hi Martha,
I was practically tasting blueberries, raspberries, currants, (I remember your picture from last year), and then you had to mention ‘secret plans’ for your contemporary house. You are such a tease and I’m going to be thinking about that house for days now. Well, it certainly isn’t the little house on the prairie but I can picture a movie being filmed there – maybe a decorating video. It looks like a house that would be near a lake and the view of the ‘great lawn’ is fantastic. Croquet anyone? I cannot believe all the buildings you have on your property!
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On another note, picture #35 of Rutger is so cute and the lilies and the hostas are gorgeous. Have a safe trip home from Turkey! Trish
Posted by: Trish | June 25th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Iam sorry Martha, but if I had your farm I would never leave!What an adventure! Keep the photos comimg.Your fellow farmer,Charles
Posted by: Charles McKenzie | June 25th, 2010 at 10:08 am
Yum...love seeing all those berries. A good harvest about to happen! Now do tell...how does one get rid of that poison ivy growing on a tree? Well...better on the tree than anywhere else!
Posted by: sherey | June 25th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Martha, love seeing the progress in your farm, from planting to harvesting- the yield of flowers and fruits. Haven't seen your cutting flowers section except for the lilies and peonies. I am sure they've been gracing your home interiors?
The climbing poison ivy pictured, is that what they refer to "... if it's a hairy rope don't be a dope"...? My husband always gets a rash from poison ivy and I think that it is this poison ivy you have photo'd. It has a ropy look when mature. The young appears more innocent that my husband does not believe it is the culprit to his itchy burning rashes.
My sister thought they are Virginia creepers.
What is your thought on this?
Posted by: Nikki | June 25th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Well, what is all this talk about peonies blooming early, here in Dakota, my sis told me
peonies are late. Enjoy NOW.
"when you live in the past or the future, you are peeing on the present"
Posted by: ann | June 25th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I certainly hope Marc Bailes uses folly in his word of the day blog for the Martha Stewart Radio blog. I am sorry but I had to look that word up but of course who doesn't keep a dictionary on hand by the computer.
Ticks yuck, nice horse that allows someone to stand behind them and pull ticks.
Posted by: Margie | June 25th, 2010 at 10:48 am
I'm so happy you mentioned Seed Savers Exchange in Decorah, IA. It would make a wonderful segment for your show if you visited this important (and pretty!) place.
Posted by: Kim | June 25th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Love the almost haiku, will make a small change:
Princess Peony
Lies in wait
Hopes for a bird.
The order and cleanliness of your farm is so calming.
Posted by: jw | June 25th, 2010 at 11:14 am
Tha cat should be in the next Alice Through The Looking Glass! What an interesting face. I really don't like those leaf blowers. I hope the companies who produce these things come up with something less intrusive to the environment. Don't they just blow stuff around? The guy using it sure looks like he's having a whale of a good time using the thing.
Posted by: http://twitter.com/geotravel | June 25th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
Oh what beautiful pictures! You surely are having a great growing season. I usually have a favorite picture, but there's too many wonderful ones for me to pick a favorite. Between the currants, horses, flowers, etc. But, the secret plan for the contemporary....I'm wondering what that could be.
Posted by: Sherry | June 25th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
I think the reason we all love the photos of your farm so much is because it triggers a happy place inside of us! There is so much beauty in nature!
Posted by: Wendy | June 25th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
I love that you share these things with your readers. Travel safely and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Posted by: Jodie Muramoto | June 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Hi Martha, After following you, so to speak, on your delightfully fun trips abroad, it is so great to once again see your wonderful farm! These photos are some of the best so far! Everything looks so beautiful and your crew look so happy with all that they are doing! I love the paint straight-edge, all of the delicious fruit and vegetables, the contemporary house, the forest areas with the cattails, your assistant and interns, all of the horses, the tennis court and beautiful Princess Peony! The photos are stunning, especially the one of you in your greenhouse! Hope you made it home safely and that you have a great weekend! Love, Jan
Posted by: Jan Erickson | June 25th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
P.S. Wanna hire me? I'm really good at proofreading web content! I noticed you took my suggestion, pronto!
Posted by: Michelle | June 25th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
The pic of your cat is very cute. Thanks Martha
Posted by: http://twitter.com/geotravel | June 25th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Martha, I've missing in action, I've been playing catch up over the past couple days reading the blogs from the 15th until now. I'm learning so much and even blown away by some of what I see. I hope for safe travel for you and your team and a fun journey.
Posted by: KLBrown | June 26th, 2010 at 3:17 am
It must be really hard to leave your Garden of Eden and your animals.
Enjoy your trip and be safe.
Posted by: Aussie gal | June 26th, 2010 at 3:37 am
Simply beautiful! I have to admit I always find posts and pictures about the farm more interesting than even travel posts. Your farm just seems like a magical place! Lovely to come home to after your travels, I'm sure.
Posted by: Jean | June 26th, 2010 at 10:04 am
I love those pictures, especially of Rutger and Rinze. I love those creatures. I think that Shaun and crew are keepers..and great that you hire students. Martha summer is fantastic...my garden planted from seed on Memorial Day weekend with ten cents seeds of tomato, peppers, cucumbers, zinia, sunflower, marigolds, and snapdragons have just grown so rapidly. It will be a fantastic summer. I love the idea of a university for Martha scholars. Whatever your plans for that building....enjoy the journey of developing. Your farm is a blessing to all!
Posted by: E. Teresa Touey | June 26th, 2010 at 10:31 am
Such a beautiful farm! You must enjoy the peace and quite there!
Posted by: Cindy | June 26th, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Martha I'm curious about what you do with all of the food your farm produces? You can't possibly eat that many eggs daily?
Do you have friends who drop by and pick it up? Do you donate it? Local restaurants?
Posted by: Mike Bell | June 26th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
What a lovely look around your fantastic grounds!!! I just walk into each and every photo. You must have a contest for fans to visit! Thank you once again Martha for sharing.
Posted by: Cynthia | June 27th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Contemporary home on the farm? Love it!
Hopefully solar and wind power is part of your secret plans!
Posted by: R. | June 27th, 2010 at 10:52 am
I am a great fan of Martha Stewart, particularly
your crafts. I have just learned that you will be on HSN beginning July 19th. I'm curious - why HSN over QVC, the leading retailer?
Take care and hope your summer continues to be fun and adventurous!
Posted by: Claudette Spalding | June 27th, 2010 at 1:46 pm
What do you do when you encounter poison ivy in your gardens? What can be used to get rid of it without putting damage to surrounding plants and that can be used when animals are around. I'm tring to find a safer product than Round-UP.
Posted by: Christy, Georgia | June 27th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I am so glad you came home for a while to show us your latest picks.of the farm. I love every acre that I have seen. I didn't know that wild raspberries had a protective covering. We learn a lot from you,Martha. Be sure and get that poison ivy fast. It is hard to kill and may take several try's. The secret cottage?????
How interesting! We are not going to let you have any peace until you let us know what you have in mind for the place. Princess Peony is beautiful as are all of your cats. Thanks for the tour.
Posted by: Libbygirl | June 27th, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Of course the flowers are great! And the blog about the chickens digging holes! What a hoot...but they sure are smart. The pic you showed of Heather's feathery shoes and the brown boed shoes (yours are brown?) are soooo pretty. I'vd love to put the pic up on my blog where i already have the picture you let me take at Toronto's annual Canada Blooms flower event. Here is the link to the pic of your fansy riding boots when you visited Toronto. Martha...you must return to Toronto's CANADA BLOOMS. See you! http://maydelory.wordpress.com/category/shoes/
Posted by: http://twitter.com/geotravel | June 27th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Hi Martha,
I wanted to ask I am fairly new at gardening again I am disabled and I am learning what I can do from my wheelchair I am a bit concerned that at my question may not have and answer I wanted to build raised bed, but I find it very hard to get from my starting point to the area in which I want to plant my summer garden. I did build the salad table last year I was able to stand then this year it is much more impossible to do what use to be simple can you please give me guidance on how to acomplish this. Thank you again for your shows
Posted by: Eli Raindancer | June 28th, 2010 at 8:31 pm
Martha:
Your farm looks like it is doing beautifully. I love the orange lillies. I also loved the new black sheep you adopted. They are so cute. The harvest this years looks bountiful.
Great pictures of a beautiful summer on your farm, thanks for sharing.
Linda
Phila., PA
Posted by: Linda | July 1st, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Looks like goose berries or red currents, my mom's currents are out of control.
Posted by: Alexandra | July 2nd, 2010 at 12:10 pm
hello martha i really love your blog im from philippines i hope that you could visit this country
Posted by: Irish | July 3rd, 2010 at 12:57 am
I guessed right! OK it was no guess, I have papaya trees in my yard. Lucky for you, the mini is low enough for you to sniff the flower. It smells just like papaya! I also have mango, figs (ripening now, I'm really excited and impatient!) meyer lemon, lime, honey tangerine and lots of flowering trees and orchids. I would LOVE to move to the mainland but would hate to give up my garden. Your greenhouse inspires and reassures me that I could still have those things no matter where I moved... hmmmmmmm
Posted by: Lisa in Hawaii | July 5th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
I have one word for your farm. "Dreamy"
I love nature and natural beauty which is found everywhere on your farm. The riding trails, oh my goodness, beautiful to ride in the quietness of the morning. I can imagine the joy it brings you because it brings me joy just to see the pics.
Posted by: Frances | July 8th, 2010 at 12:59 pm