Freezing in February - Warm up with Chocolate
February has arrived - my least favorite month of the year. It's cold and the snow has been gaining on us here in Central Mass. We have...
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greenwoman6
- Jan 1, 2015
- 3 min
January - Forging Ahead, Looking Back
As we head into another new year, we often take time to look ahead to new adventures while remembering the past year's challenges. This...
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greenwoman6
- Dec 1, 2014
- 3 min
December Delights
It is appropriate that the first week in December is National Cookie Week, as it is at this time of year that I think about the cookie...
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greenwoman6
- Nov 1, 2014
- 3 min
Nature in November
This year, the weather has cooperated and I have been able to process some of the persimmons from my tree. This has been an exceptional...
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greenwoman6
- Oct 1, 2014
- 3 min
Out and About in October
My tent stands in a garden Of Aster and golden-rod, Tilled by the rain and sunshine, And sown by the hand of God,- An old New England...
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greenwoman6
- Sep 1, 2014
- 3 min
September Already?
Seems like we hardly had a summer. The weather had been cool, somewhat, through August, with nights down in the 50's. Great sleeping...
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greenwoman6
- Aug 1, 2014
- 2 min
August Antics
Well, I can finally rest easier, as the Herb Show, put on by The New England Unit of The Herb Society of America, is over. This was our...
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greenwoman6
- Jun 1, 2014
- 2 min
Juggling Life in June
As so often happens at this time of year, I have been up to my ears in plant sales, annual meetings and growing my business. Add to that...
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greenwoman6
- Apr 1, 2014
- 3 min
April and Arbor Day
He that plants trees loves others besides himself - Thomas Fuller PAW PAW FLOWER April is a most appropriate month in which to celebrate...
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greenwoman6
- Mar 1, 2014
- 3 min
March Mayhem
Over the land freckled with snow half thawed The speculating rooks at their nests cawed And saw from elm-tops, delicate as flower of...
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greenwoman6
- Jan 1, 2014
- 3 min
New Beginnings
January grey is here, Like a sexton by her grave; February bears the bier, March with grief doth howl and rave, And April weeps - but O...
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greenwoman6
- Dec 1, 2013
- 3 min
December and the Circle of Life
Circles and spheres have been associated through the ages with eternity – as they have no beginning and no end. Wreaths, especially, have...
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greenwoman6
- Nov 1, 2013
- 3 min
Feasting on Fruits of November
November often is a forgiving month - allowing us here in New England to enjoy some milder weather. However, there are many times we have...
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greenwoman6
- Oct 1, 2013
- 4 min
October Odds and Ends
My tent stands in a garden Of aster and golden-rod, Tilled by the rain and the sunshine, And sown by the hand of God,- An old New England...
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greenwoman6
- Sep 1, 2013
- 2 min
Preserving the last days of summer
It's September, and the days are shorter, weather more moderate, and the harvest is winding down. It's time to think of the approaching...
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greenwoman6
- Aug 1, 2013
- 2 min
August and the Living is Not Easy
Well, it's official. The weeds have won. I give up trying to maintain the beds. The front of the yard is fine, as I worked hard to keep...
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greenwoman6
- Jul 1, 2013
- 3 min
Jubilant July
July is the time that you really get to see the fruits of all your earlier work in the garden, literally as well as figuratively. Juicy...
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greenwoman6
- Jun 1, 2013
- 2 min
Missing May and Jumping into June
Well, again time has gotten away from me and I totally missed my May posting. Being involved in two plant sales, as well as growing out...
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greenwoman6
- Apr 1, 2013
- 4 min
APRIL ATTITUDES
There is nothing more satisfying to a gardener than the coming of good gardening weather. This year we have certainly earned our spring...
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greenwoman6
- Mar 1, 2013
- 3 min
March Moods and Being Green
I've been reading a lot lately about the benefits of being outdoors. As a gardener and owner of a farm, I spend a portion of each day...
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