I decided to take a stab at a semi-automated watering system. I went over to sprinklerwarehouse.com and ordered a whole box of stuff, hoping that it would all go together into a useable system.
First stop was our ‘perennial nursery’… rigged up sprayers at four corners, hooked up, tested, works great. Then, [...]

After a dry spring, the rain came in buckets last week. So now its GAME ON!

Apple trees have set on nicely. Now to keep the pesky bugs out.. always a challenge. We’ve added some new weapons this year, keep posted.

I woke early this morning, and went for a walk with the camera. Its not often I get out when the sun is on the East side of the farm.
Our salad greens are coming on very nicely, if you’d like a bag, send me a line (below). $5 for a gallon [...]

Hilltop Orchard recently hosted Ms. Adrianna’s class from the West Maple Montessori School. The children enjoyed the blossoms, fresh air, and even located one birds nest complete with eggs. We hope to see them back in the fall for some apples right off the tree.

Our little veggie plants just keep on growing… after last year’s ‘long and leggy’ we’ve made special efforts to keep these ’short and stout’… and we’re pleased with the results.
We’ve got lots of extras, please email if you’d like some.

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Got home rather late today, so i used the little time to walk about and capture some beauty of nature. I did not, however, capture any shots of the pretty little yellow flowers that dot our ENTIRE LAWN!!
enjoy.

We have enjoyed seed-starting and greenhouse growing this spring, and have some plants ready for sale. Remember, these plants have not suffered through a regimen of synthetic chemicals.
First up is the tomato, in 4 inch pots. We have a couple hundred, including Big Boy, Delicious, Matts’ Cherry, Tomatillo, and Beefsteak. $2

Next, some [...]