November 20, 2021

Fall Chores Around the Farm

What autumn chores are you doing this weekend? Now that the days are getting colder and all the trees are dropping their leaves, my outdoor grounds crew is busy with fall cleanup.

To stay organized during seasonal transitions, I create very detailed lists of all that needs to be done around my Bedford, New York farm. Over the last few weeks, my team has been working hard blowing leaves, cleaning equipment, covering air-conditioner pits, bleeding and storing hoses, winterizing the greenhouses, and installing heaters in all the coops. Our annual fall burlap project has also begun - that's when all the outdoor urns and precious boxwood shrubs and hedges are covered with protective burlap. So far, the weather has cooperated and allowed us lots of time to ready the property for the cold season ahead.

Here are some photos, enjoy.

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  • Hi Martha,
    Such interesting activiity...never a dull day in Martha's world! The vacuum tube on the dump truck is so cool and I wish I had a bald cypress tree especially for the fall foliage. Picture #10 is really nice. I don't recall seeing those trees and basket house from that paticular angle before. That whole area with the view of the road is fantastic. You have some really great guys working for you but I know you already know that. They do everything A-plus. I also enjoy seeing your equipment barn and all I can say is wow regarding all those door mats! Your farm gets so much love and care and we see the results in your blogs. Thanks. Trish

  • Hi Martha,
    Such interesting activity...never a dull day in Martha's world! The vacuum tube on the dump truck is so cool and I wish I had a bald cypress tree especially for the fall foliage. Picture #10 is really nice. I don't recall seeing those trees and basket house from that particular angle before. That whole area with the view of the road is fantastic. You have some really great guys working for you but I know you already know that. They do everything A-plus. I also enjoy seeing your equipment barn and all I can say is wow regarding all those door mats! Your farm gets so much love and care and we see the results in your blogs. Thanks. Trish