An Update from Lee and Deb at Chicken Feather Farm...

4/7/2009

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.

5 Comments

Robin Dizard link

10/31/2010 04:35:59 am

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!

4/9/2011 04:18:24 am

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

Terry Y. Allen

4/10/2018 12:27:33 pm

Very interested in speaking with you about my garden plot. Please be in touch. 256 0001 Many thanks.

Marianne Mahoney

10/25/2019 02:18:57 pm

Hi Deb and Lee,

A dear friend Told me how great your folks are! I live in North Amherst I need to hire someone to help me with trimming some shrubs and trees. Some other yardwork also, but I’m not sure what you folks artold me how great you folks are! I live in North Amherst I need to hire someone to help me with trimming some shrubs and trees. There are also a couple of other yard jobs, depending on your availability. Hoping to hear back from you soon. Many thanks, Marianne. 413-374-4927

kathleen stinson

4/17/2020 09:20:41 pm

Will you be in Amherst this spring

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