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Put your Christmas Tree to good use
Now that the holidays are over put your Christmas tree to good use.  There are a number of uses for your tree that may surprise you.  After the holidays your tree can be used as a bird feeder in your garden or for protection for the birds from the harsh winter weather. Hang some orange slices a suet feeder or have some fun with the kids and make a cranberry garland, or peanut butter treats that the birds will love.  Your tree branches can also be cut off and placed over your perennials to help protect them for the bitter winter elements. In addition, the green needles will add much needed nitrogen to your garden soil!  
Winter suggestions for your indoor plants
  • The beautiful Brazilian rain forest native, the Christmas Cactus, needs to be in a bright location.They are easy to grow, but keep in mind to keep them on the drier side and make sure their feet are not wet, or sitting in water.  Their bright blooms will make a dreary winter day brighter.
  • In the winter your indoor plants  rest.  As plants get less light they slow down on growth, so make sure you water sparingly and cut back considerably on fertilizer.  So you are not trying to encourage growth, forcing the plant to stress.
  • It is essential to mist many of your indoor plants.  Keep in mind, when outside your plants get moisture from the humidity and rain onto the foliage.  Your indoor heat is much drier than you realize increasing the importance of keeping the foliage misted.  You may notice rosemary leaves getting brown at the tips, that is a prime example of lack of moisture.  It is important to mist herbs, most ivies, and shiny leaf plants.  Do not mist African violets or other fuzzy leaf plants. 
Most importantly; Thank You!
Thank you for your continued business & friendship.  Your support has given us the opportunity to do what we love for 68 years, now with 3 generations working on the farm as we look forward to another year.  Thank you!
Stop in we're open Saturday & Sunday 10-2
Visit the animals in their new indoor area and pick up some fresh produce while your here.  We still have our fresh free range eggs, and Rhody Fresh milk, butter and cheese, in addition to our greens and other fresh veggies, & of course don't forget the local honey to help keep those colds and allergies at bay. If you need to stop in & its not the weekend, just give up a call @ 943-2707 & we would be happy to meet you down the store. 

Don't throw out your wood ash!
Through the winter many of us heat our homes with wood.  The wood ashes that are left in your stove or fireplace contain lime and potassium which will help raise your P.H. naturally if you have acidic soil.  This is great to use on your flower beds and veggie gardens.  Remember, however more is not better! Make sure to check you PH in the spring.