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.
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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 …
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 …
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.
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Yesterday, we showed you what happened to the popcorn patch after being zapped by a heavy frost the other night. We Frenchies decided to do a little more investigation and paid a visit to the vegetable garden. It’s rather shocking what freezing temperatures can do. We have concluded that the outdoor growing season is officially …
Last Friday was a really chilly day and the weather reports were calling for widespread frost. We were so busy all weekend keeping up with Martha, that we didn’t get to check on the crops until Monday. We must tell you that we weren’t very happy with what we encountered.
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With cooler temperatures arriving, our winter wardrobe has been emerging little by little. We got to thinking that if we’re getting cold outdoors, then all of the tropical potted plants must be feeling it too. We know how much the farm crew has to do to prepare for the cold months ahead, so we, Frenchies, …
In the spring of 2009, Martha thought it would be a good idea to plant a Christmas tree field at the farm and document it for her television show. It was quite a big deal, as more than 600 trees were put in the ground that day. I am happy to report that most of …
Every time I listen to the radio, it seems like another farm crop is in peril. This year, if it’s not about the horrible drought, then it’s all about how March was so hot, followed by a cold snap. Anyway, this blog is about the trouble with apples in many parts of the country.
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You may recall hearing that Billie, our donkey friend, ate entirely too much green grass and, to put it politely, gained a few too many pounds. As a consequence, she was developing a hoof problem. To remedy the situation, tarps were put over the paddock to brown the grass, making it less enticing to eat, …
