Happy Spring from Chicken Feather Farm!  

We are happy to report that most of our plants weathered the winter undeterred by the wind and ice storms of last January.  The extra protection of snow was good news to all Hemerocallis, Coreopsis, Sedum, Epimedium and their friends in the plant community (not as welcome news to Deb and Lee and chickens and canines.)

We’re busy at the farm uncovering the propagation beds and enjoying the early flowers of Helleborus orientalis.  Today Lee potted dozens of gorgeous peonia, euphorbia, and papaver that are sure to be a major hit this summer.  (We’re sticking with Latin ‘cause that’s the way Lee is.)

Today was the dogs’ birthdays—Lilly is 12 and Rose is 3—so they entertained us non-stop by dropping tennis balls at our feet or in the wheelbarrows.  We must have needed the extra exercise required to toss them across the field for an easy retrieve.

We anticipate plenty of bloodroot, dwarf irises, and Spring ephemerals at early markets and are really looking forward to reconnecting with old gardening friends and meeting new ones at the Amherst Farmers’ Market.

 


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max
04/07/2009 13:39

latin names are so comforting... as are animals' birthdays. thanks for sharing that, guys, and see you soon.

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Robin Dizard link
10/31/2010 08:35

Hi Lee & Deb! I am getting in touch because I want help making a garden bed in my front yard. Friends (Anne Williamson, Oriole Feschbach, Susie) say you are the best. Do you have time? I'll follow this message with a 'phone call Monday Nov. 1.

Thanks!

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Robin Dizard link
04/09/2011 08:18

Hi Lee!

We are interested to learn if you can return to help us get our front flower bed in order. We spoke about that last November just before the snow flew.

Robin and Jan Dizard

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Deb
09/13/2011 06:56

How nice to happen upon your website!
I just found the tractor parade from the Fair and thought of looking for you. Hope all is well, I am living on Vashon Island, and watched a submarine cruise by my front "yard" the other day. I like watching my resident heron forage for goodies at low tide. Deb

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