Entries from the ‘Working’ Category

The Clivia are Blooming in the Hoophouse!

The Clivia are Blooming in the Hoophouse!

Posted by Francesca

We were making the rounds with Ryan, the gardener, the other day.  He took us into the hoophouse where he keeps Martha’s potted citrus trees for the winter.  I happened to notice that the clivia plants were blooming.  Clivia are such happy looking flowers!

G.K. Visits the Tropical Greenhouse

G.K. Visits the Tropical Greenhouse

Posted by Ghenghis Khan

I, Ghenghis Khan, was asked to make a delivery the other day to the tropical greenhouse.  I hadn’t been inside for quite some time, so I decided to have a look around.  Because this structure is for tropical plants, the temperature and humidity levels are quite toasty and it feels like a jungle.

Picking Vegetables With Ryan

Picking Vegetables With Ryan

Posted by F&S

We Frenchies heard that Martha needed some fresh vegetables to make her special green juice that she drinks most mornings.  We’re very fortunate here at the farm because there’s a vegetable greenhouse for growing crops all through the cold months.

Pruning the Apple Trees at the Farm

Pruning the Apple Trees at the Farm

Posted by Sharkey

There’s been a lot of pruning being done at the farm.  This is the time of year when apple and pear trees really benefit from a proper pruning.  Danny, from SavATree, has been caring for Martha’s trees for many years and I was happy to see him the other day.  I was also happy to …

Modeling the Latest Fashions From PetSmart

Modeling the Latest Fashions From PetSmart

Posted by Sharkey

As you may know, from time to time, Francesca and I are asked to model all of the latest fashions from the Martha Stewart Pets line available at PetSmart.  With Franny still being confined, it was up to me to pose solo once again.

Hoping for Spring

Hoping for Spring

Posted by Sharkey

I realize that the first day of spring, or the spring equinox, won’t arrive until March 20th.  However, like most of you, I can’t wait for that day to arrive and I decided to pay a visit to the greenhouse in hopes of finding something spring-like there.

Visiting the Farm Crew

Visiting the Farm Crew

Posted by Sharkey

It dawned on me the other day that I haven’t seen much of the farm crew.  I know they’ve been busy because I hear all sorts of power equipment, but I just didn’t know what they’ve been busy doing.  G.K. and I went out to investigate.

Sharkey Models the Latest Fashions From PetSmart

Sharkey Models the Latest Fashions From PetSmart

Posted by Sharkey

Well, it’s that time again to model the newest line of clothing from Martha Stewart’s Pets available at PetSmart.  Francesca, my modeling partner, is still confined to her crate while her bulging neck disc is healing.  I don’t mean to steal her thunder, but the fashions must be seen!

Cleaning the Donks' Hooves

Cleaning the Donks' Hooves

Posted by F&S

While Francesca is still recovering from a strange malady, please enjoy another encore blog posting.

Making Compost Tea With Ryan

Making Compost Tea With Ryan

Posted by Sharkey

Ryan decided it was time to mix up a very special brew of tea for all of the plants in the greenhouse.  It’s compost tea made in the Compost Tea System from Growing Solutions.  It’s a wonderful organic way of feeding and the plants really like it!