Entries from the ‘Housemates’ Category

Our Tree Survey Continues

Our Tree Survey Continues

Posted by F&S

On yesterday’s blog, we showed you one of the mighty trees that fell at the farm during Hurricane Sandy.  As we continued our drive, we came upon so much more damage.  One area really took a  beating and after seeing it, we decided to stop looking.  It’s heartbreaking to see so much destruction.

Surveying the Tree Damage

Surveying the Tree Damage

Posted by F&S

If you are a reader of The Martha Blog, you probably know that more than 100 stately trees were blown over at the farm when Hurricane Sandy visited our area.  We Frenchies wanted to see some of this damage for ourselves, so we ventured out into the woods to have a look.

Too Much Bad Weather

Too Much Bad Weather

Posted by F&S

No one can deny that strange things are going on with the weather.  Who would ever dream that a major hurricane would slam the northeast?  People and animals barely caught their breath before being dumped on by a ton of snow.  What next?

The Great Squirrel Chase

The Great Squirrel Chase

Posted by F&S

By now you’ve probably guessed that we Frenchies really love a good squirrel chase.  We didn’t get the one in the tree, as we showed you the other day, but we nearly got this one on today’s blog.

Chasing a Squirrel Again!

Chasing a Squirrel Again!

Posted by Francesca

It’s no secret that we Frenchies love to chase squirrels.  This autumn, there are so many of those critters all over the farm – a real population explosion.  We like to feet our feathered friends and those squirrels really take advantage of the situation.

A Visit to the Japanese Maple Grove

A Visit to the Japanese Maple Grove

Posted by Francesca

If you’re a fan of Japanese Maple trees, then you most likely know that crisp autumn is when those beautiful trees put on an amazing display.  Our grove of trees, planted a few years ago, is growing very nicely.

Polishing Beautiful Silver

Polishing Beautiful Silver

Posted by F&S

Martha had a dinner party last night and there was a lot to do in preparation.  Chef Pierre came to cook the food and Laura Acuna set a beautiful table.  Of course, some of the silver needed polishing and we Frenchies always like to help with that chore.

Do You Know a Crow?

Do You Know a Crow?

Posted by F&S

We Frenchies have many friends at the farm, including a large number of crows.  These big black birds gather in communal groups, called roosts, in the autumn and winter and they are seen sleeping together perched in trees.  Needless to say, the roost can make quite a racket with such large numbers.  Anyway, we have …

Playing in Autumn Leaves

Playing in Autumn Leaves

Posted by F&S

We don’t know about where you live, but here in the northeast, we are in full swing of autumn.  Of course, that means chilly weather and lots of leaves dropping.  Leaves play an important role at the farm, as they are gathered up for compost, which is always in high demand around here.  But leaves …

This Year's Halloween Costumes From PetSmart

This Year's Halloween Costumes From PetSmart

Posted by F&S

It’s always exciting when a new package arrives from PetSmart.  We especially like when that package is filled with the latest doggie apparel from the Martha Stewart Pets line.  With our favorite holiday, Halloween, approaching, we Frenchies were thrilled with this year’s costume shipment.