Martha Stewart's Blog, page 265

Feeding Wild Birds in Winter

I always enjoy watching the variety of birds that gather and feast outside my window. One of the easiest and most beautiful ways to observe and appreciate wildlife [&hellip...

Pruning Berry Bushes at the Farm

Pruning chores continue at my Bedford, New York farm. I love growing berries and have been growing them for many years. I currently have large patches of red [&hellip...

Preparing the Farm for a Storm

Here in the Northeast, temperatures are expected to hit 40-degrees Fahrenheit today, but with drenching rains and high winds up to 40-miles-per-hour - all from the year's first [&hellip...

Winter at Skylands

We're expecting a nor'easter here in Bedford today, with high gusty winds. Temperatures are expected to be in the upper 30s, so we won't be getting any snow, [&hellip...

Caring for Seedlings in My Greenhouse

The seeds we've been planting in my greenhouse are growing so nicely. My gardeners, Ryan and Wilmer, plant seeds into flats every week from now through March, when [&hellip...

Using Our Urban Cultivators

As many of you know, I am a very passionate gardener and love to grow lots and lots of vegetables. I enjoy them in my daily green juice, [&hellip...

Building a Fence for My Courtyard

So many of you ask about my pets - my dogs, cats, canaries, horses, donkeys, chickens, and the peafowl. I love giving you updates on all of them. [&hellip...

Pruning My Apple and Pear Trees at the Farm

It’s time to prune the apple and pear trees! If you grow these wonderful fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now - in winter - [&hellip...

Winter Weather at the Farm

Today at my Bedford, New York farm, temperatures are expected to hit the high 30s with a strong chance of rain in the afternoon. So far, this winter [&hellip...

Pruning and Tying the Roses in My Garden

During a break in the cold, winter weather, we decided it was a good time to do some work in the flower garden. My gardener, Wilmer, started the task [&hellip...