The photo above is of Henry Higginson, but not certain if taken in Massachusetts or England. He was the original owner of “Sheldon Farm” and the property went all the way to the Westport line. My grandfather purchased it from his widow.~Olive Alexander Have you ever heard of … [Read more...] about Prize-Winning Ayrshire Paintings Restored
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Full and By Farm: Ahead on Winter Prep
We are cruising ahead this year on winter prep—all but a few hearty veggies are now out of the field, as are the pigs. The cattle are still in pasture, making their slow, daily move toward their winter paddocks. There is a seemingly endless punchlist of odds and ends. Without a … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Ahead on Winter Prep
Full and By Farm: Updating Technologies
High speed internet and cell phones are new and novel technologies around here—we've switched over from dial-up and our old land-line just this year. While there was a lot of kicking and screaming to get us up to date, since getting an old i-phone James has not looked back. Along … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Updating Technologies
Essex Farm: First Frost
Wondering what's happening on Essex Farm? Check out this update from Kristin Kimball: "First frost last night! The forecast inspired the annual rush yesterday to harvest the tender plants — basil, eggplant, tomatoes, peppers, plus many tons of butternut, delicata and acorn … [Read more...] about Essex Farm: First Frost
Full and By Farm: Spring Greens
Spring greens have arrived in abundance. The leaves that were much too small to even think about cutting last Thursday are pushing too big. In the rush of warm sun and foggy rain we skipped right over baby greens stage. The strawberry plants look beautiful. They are full, lushly … [Read more...] about Full and By Farm: Spring Greens