Knowing the Names of Plants That Share Your WorldTo know the names of the plants with which you live, is to have an intimacy with the land that few find.
Early Warmth Followed by FrostWe had a heavy frost 4 nights in a row last week. The temperature dropped into the mid to upper 20s F and there was a rime of hoarfrost on the grass and plants and across the roofs of cars and houses.
Heirlooms, Hybrids and GMOsWhat makes a plant an heirloom? What constitutes a hybrid? And what on earth is a GMO? Heirlooms, hybrids and GMOs have added a good deal of confusion for gardeners and farmers new and old. Here is a short tutorial on their definitions and differences.
Hillfarm Journal: Hillfarm's RosesPart of the story of Hillfarm as we know it will always have to be the roses that we found here.
Hillfarm Journal, Winter on the FarmI couldn’t stay inside today. The sun is shining and the temperature is in the low 40s. There’s snow, but only enough to be decorative.
