Martha Stewart's Blog, page 6

Summer Chores

Here at my farm, it's been hot and humid with temperatures in the high 80s and 90s. Earlier this week, we got a brief respite with slightly cooler [&hellip...

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Picking Garlic

It's garlic picking time when the bottom leaves of the plants start to die back and turn brown, the top leaves are still green, and the soil in [&hellip...

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Maintaining My Dahlia Garden

Beautiful, colorful dahlias continue to bloom at my farm. Dahlias begin to bloom with great profusion just as other plants pass their prime and they last right up [&hellip...

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My Thriving Pinetum

Planting evergreens in the garden provides year-round lush foliage of color and texture. Here at my farm, I have an area I call my pinetum, an arboretum of [&hellip...

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David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton

If summer travels take you to Paris this year, I encourage you to make some time to see David Hockney 25, a special art exhibition at the Fondation [&hellip...

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Picking Lots of Blueberries

It's still berry season and the blueberries at my farm are plentiful and ripe for the picking! Plump, juicy, and sweet, blueberries are one of nature’s finest treasures. [&hellip...

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It's Busy in My Vegetable Garden

Here at my farm temperatures today are expected to be in the 90s, with possible thunderstorms in the afternoon. It's been very hot and humid, but work must [&hellip...

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Planting Lilacs from Monrovia

Adding one type of bush, shrub, tree, or plant can totally transform a space. I love lilacs and have enjoyed growing them for many years. At my farm, [&hellip...

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Planting Rhododendrons from Monrovia

It's always so rewarding to plant new specimens and watch them flourish. Recently, I received a selection of rhododendrons grown by Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in [&hellip...

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Delighted Pets

When you go on vacation, who takes care of your dog? Or when you're away at work, who exercises and walks your furred friend? Last week, I learned [&hellip...

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