March 28, 2024

My Charming Geese

We're expecting cloudy skies and rain at my farm today, but my geese don't seem to mind one bit.

I’ve had Pomeranian guard geese for many years, but I also keep Sebastopol geese, Toulouse geese, African geese, and Chinese geese. They all reside in a large enclosure outside my stable, where they have room to roam, a number of dipping pools, and a shelter providing protection from strong winds and a safe place to nest and lay eggs. Geese are very resilient animals and love the outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Here are some recent photos, enjoy.

 

March 27, 2024

Late March Blooms

It's amazing how quickly plants grow - there's something new to see every day.

Here at my farm, the trees are budding and various flowers are bursting with color and energy - Chionodoxa, Puschkinia, Anemone, corydalis, primrose, Cornus mas the cornelian cherry tree, and of course the daffodils. All the beds are coming alive just days before Easter.

Here are some photos, enjoy.

March 26, 2024

Removing the Winter Burlap

And just like clockwork, this time every year my outdoor grounds crew begins the process of removing all the burlap around the farm, exposing the lush green boxwood that has been covered all winter long.

Every autumn for as long as I’ve been gardening I’ve covered all my boxwood shrubs and outdoor ornamental urns to protect them from the season’s heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and damaging winds. Then, every spring when the ground begins to thaw, it’s all removed and stored away. The entire process is a big undertaking; however, knowing my plants are protected in the cold is a great comfort. And seeing all the healthy, intact shrubbery and foliage at the start of a new season is an even greater delight.

Enjoy these photos.