by Flower Farmer | Apr 30, 2009 | Early years
April, 2009 It’s greening up all over and every time I visit the house, I tour the grounds to see what treasures were buried under all that snow. There are many plants I recognize: chionodoxas near the house, daffodils in the lawn, and perennials—columbine and... 
by Flower Farmer | Apr 21, 2009 | Early years
April, 2009 As I spoke with my contractor Clark and his right hand man Randy about the additions to the back of the house, I bemoaned the twelve-inch shingles, whining about how they ruined the house’s original character. I told them about the vintage photos showing... 
by Flower Farmer | Apr 16, 2009 | Early years
April, 2009 This morning I hurried out to the farm before an early meeting. From a distance, the landscape was transformed by the absence of the towering walnut. Behind the house there was now only a low stump where the tree once stood. Sadly, I did not have time to... 
by Flower Farmer | Apr 15, 2009 | Early years
Takedown April, 2009 Arriving at 8:00, I found the arborist crew already there, setting up to get right to work. They were very focused and the only question they had for me was where to put the load of walnut mulch once it was chipped and ready to unload. Walnut wood... 
by Flower Farmer | Apr 13, 2009 | Early years
April, 2009 Here’s a problem: changing something that’s a landmark, that was especially precious to the previous owners. At Foster Road, I face this with the felling of a giant black walnut tree. According to Marge, “the old gentleman” was Mr....