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Planting Tulips for Spring Beauty

Planting Tulips for Spring Beauty

Posted by F&S

Today on Martha’s blog, there are photos of Gyurme and Ryan planting bulbs in the terrace garden.  This is only partly true.  While the guys were taking one of their extra-long coffee breaks, we Frenchies did most of the work.

Riding on Jane's Carousel

Riding on Jane's Carousel

Posted by F&S

This past weekend, we Frenchies and G.K. went to Brooklyn Bridge Park with Uncle Carlos.  This is where the fantastic Jane’s Carousel is located.  If you love riding on carousels, as we do, this one can’t be beat!

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.

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.

A Visit to Our Very Own Christmas Tree Farm

A Visit to Our Very Own Christmas Tree Farm

Posted by Francesca

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 …

Paying a Visit to Clive, Rufus, and Billie, our Donkey Friends

Paying a Visit to Clive, Rufus, and Billie, our Donkey Friends

Posted by F&S

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, …