Growing Begins

Growing Begins

Today is Presidents’ Day, the traditional start of the grow season here on The Orchard Compound. We planted more onions, peas, spinach, cukes, carrots and more. Can’t wait for spring.

Christmas Cactus Blooms!

Christmas Cactus Blooms!

Nice weather, family is all together, lots of great food, and Joyce Carol’s old Christmas Cactus decided to bloom. Despite the madness engulfing our world, we take all of this as a good omen for brighter days ahead. Hope all of you are enjoying the day.

Our Newest Neighbors

Our Newest Neighbors

The property just to our west, behind our barn, sold recently. They have completely transformed the place. A new orchard literally appeared overnight. This weekend beehives appeared. Can’t wait until spring when it comes to life.

Foxglove In October?

Foxglove In October?

The Orchard Compound is covered with foxglove during spring and early to mid-summer. But this one decided to march to its own drummer.

Onions

Onions

We prefer small onions. These were planted in late winter. We have larger ones growing now for fall/winter harvest. Tasty!