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# The Martha Stewart Blog

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- [Preparing the Farm to Celebrate the Nation's Semiquincentennial](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/07/preparing-the-farm-to-celebrate-the-nations-semiquincentennial.html) - Preparing for any special gathering takes a lot of effort, time, and advanced planning. I'm sure many of you have seen the photos on my Instagram page @marthastewart48. Last weekend the Friends of John Jay Homestead joined me in hosting a spectacular celebration of our nation’s Semiquincentennial, honoring the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
- [Keeping My Gardens Well Watered with Gilmour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/07/keeping-my-gardens-well-watered-with-gilmour.html) - The next few days are expected to bring record heat with temperatures reaching up to 100-degrees Fahrenheit. In this weather, it takes a lot of close monitoring to stay on top of watering tasks here at my farm. During these warm months, I use a number of hoses and sprinklers to keep the many trees,
- [Pruning My Hornbeam Hedges 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/pruning-my-hornbeam-hedges-2026.html) - It's that time of year again when the hornbeam hedges around my farm are pruned and groomed. Every summer, my outdoor grounds crew trims the hornbeam hedges in front of my main greenhouse - the large sculpted hedge across the carriage road and the hornbeam hedges surrounding part of my formal Martha Stewart Rose gardens.
- [Late June Chores Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/late-june-chores-around-my-farm.html) - Rain or shine, chores have to be done each and every day. Here at my farm, my gardeners, housekeepers, stable team, and outdoor grounds crew are constantly working off a running list of important tasks. During the summer season, these include pruning and grooming the many trees and shrubs, cleaning various outbuildings, edging the roads,
- [My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/my-living-maze.html) - My three acre living maze is planted. In 2022 I decided to create a maze of hedges, espaliers, and shrubs in the pasture across the carriage road from my Winter House terrace. A living maze is a puzzle of tall plantings - tall enough to prevent those walking through from seeing the paths ahead. The
- [Close to Finishing My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/close-to-finishing-my-living-maze.html) - I'm getting close to finishing my living maze, and it's looking better and better with the planting of each row. This maze, which I started in the spring of 2022, is filled with lush perennials and evergreens - arborvitae, cedar, holly, juniper, yew, birch, spruce, linden, London plane, and many more. I've planted a variety
- [Planting Green Wall Spire Crabapples in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/planting-green-wall-spire-crabapples-in-my-maze.html) - Right now, it's so busy in my living maze - my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are planting the last section and it's looking fantastic. My maze is in a pasture that extends from outside my Winter House all the way down to my long Boxwood Allée. I started the three-acre course in the spring
- [A June Garden Tour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/a-june-garden-tour.html) - June is such a wonderful time for a garden tour. Most of the garden tours at my farm are conducted in the spring and early summer. Yesterday, I welcomed a group of winners from an auction run by Wave Hill, the charming non-profit 28-acre public garden and cultural center in the Bronx, New York. Despite
- [More Plants from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/more-plants-from-monrovia.html) - Selecting perennials and evergreens for the garden can feel overwhelming. They come in so many forms - from shrubs to tall ornamental trees — and all with different growth habits and foliage colors. It's important to match plants to one's local climate, soil type, sun exposure, and water needs. Recently, I received a large assortment
- [My First Cut of Hay 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/my-first-cut-of-hay-2026.html) - This year's first cut of hay produced 1296 bales! A great amount for my horses and donkeys to enjoy. Hay is a harvested plant that’s dried and cured after being cut in the field. In most cases, hay is cut during the late bud or early bloom stage to maximize its nutritional value. When I
- [Plants from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/plants-from-monrovia.html) - For anyone passionate about gardening, it's always so rewarding to know well cared for perennials will return year after year, often becoming more lush and more resilient with each passing season. Recently, I received a large assortment of beautiful plants grown by Monrovia, a wholesale plant company with several nursery locations across the country. Many
- [Planting Espaliered Lindens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/planting-espaliered-lindens.html) - It's always exciting to find just the right specimen trees to plant in a certain location. I recently spotted eight espaliered linden trees, Tilia cordata EC square, at Select Horticulture Inc., in nearby Pound Ridge, New York and knew right away they'd look excellent in my living maze. I designed my maze to have a
- [A New Rose Bed in Bloom](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/a-new-rose-bed-in-bloom.html) - Here at my farm, all the roses are showing so beautifully! Last month I created a new formal rose garden. The bed was previously planted with lilacs as well as roses, but it was in need of an overhaul. I planted more than 140 new rose bushes from Star Roses and Plants in Pennsylvania to
- [How Are My Martha Stewart Hybrid Tea Roses Doing?](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/how-are-my-martha-stewart-hybrid-tea-roses-doing.html) - The Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose is absolutely stunning and growing so beautifully at my farm - I hope you saw the recent photos on my Instagram page @marthastewart48. My rose has large pink blooms, dark green foliage, and a most wonderful and sweet fragrance. It was bred by Meilland, a six-generation family-owned rose-growing business,
- [Planting Parkland Pillar Birch Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/planting-parkland-pillar-birch-trees.html) - When looking for interesting, low maintenance trees for small spaces, there are some very unique and attractive tree types that have narrow, upright habits, such as the Parkland Pillar Birch tree. It's dense, heat and drought tolerant, and makes a great privacy screen when planted in multiples. Here at my farm, planting has started once
- [Potting Interesting Varieties of Cacti](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/potting-interesting-varieties-of-cacti.html) - Exotic forms of succulents make excellent container specimens. Succulents are low-maintenance, adaptable both indoors and out, and have a large number of unique forms making them ideal plants for those who love growing them but don’t really have a lot of time to care for them. Succulents, which includes the cactus family, are able to
- [Mid-June Blooms in My Flower Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/mid-june-blooms-in-my-flower-garden.html) - Every day, there's something new to admire in the garden. My flower garden continues to produce so many colorful and beautiful blooms. This perennial cutting garden has developed well over the seasons. I enjoy comparing its progress from year to year, and seeing where I need to add more plants to improve its display. Right
- [A Look at My Vegetable Garden in June](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/a-look-at-my-vegetable-garden-in-june.html) - My large half-acre vegetable garden is so much fun to visit right now because of all the growing produce. This garden, which is now in its fourth growing season, is planted with many crops - cabbage, cauliflower, kale, artichokes, fava beans, tomatoes, onions, shallots, all sorts of herbs, strawberries, and so much more. I always
- [Potted Plants Outside My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/potted-plants-outside-my-home.html) - The stone ledges outside my Winter House are now filled with beautiful potted plants. I always display a variety of warm weather specimens around my home during spring and summer - potted flowering herbs, succulents, and even some ground covers that look good planted together in urns. Yesterday, my gardener Matthew Orrego, potted up a
- [Plants from Endless Summer and First Editions](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/plants-from-endless-summer-and-first-editions.html) - For anyone passionate about gardening, it's always so rewarding to plant new specimens and watch them flourish. Recently, I received a large delivery from the First Editions and Endless Summer Collections by Bailey Nurseries in St. Paul, Minnesota. These plants will be stored in a fenced in area where they can be properly maintained until
- [Geraniums in Faux Boix Planters](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/geraniums-in-faux-boix-planters.html) - It's always a joy to see beautiful potted plants displayed around the farm. Every year, I take out many of my outdoor ornamental urns and fill them with plants. They do well outside in the warmer months and look great arranged around my home. Last week, I asked my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, to fill
- [Talking Business and Beauty with Actress Courteney Cox](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/talking-business-and-beauty-with-actress-courtney-cox.html) - Have you tried Elm Biosciences yet? Even actress Courteney Cox says she can't wait to use my skin products! Last month, Courteney joined me at New York City's Soho restaurant, Altro Paradiso, for a luncheon and moderated conversation about beauty, longevity, keeping healthy rituals, embracing change, and building brands. Also in attendance were more than
- [A Spring Peony Lunch at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/a-spring-peony-lunch-at-my-farm.html) - Spring is a delightful season to celebrate any occasion! Around this time every year, when my herbaceous peonies are in full bloom, I love to show off their splendor with a casual garden tour and luncheon. Not long ago I invited our friends from Maman and some colleagues up to my farm - perhaps you
- [A Garden Tour for the USSGA](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/a-garden-tour-for-the-ussga.html) - The gardens are glistening with color at my farm - so perfect for a spring day garden tour. Yesterday, I opened my gardens for a private showing to a lovely group from the United States Seniors' Golf Association. Every now and then, I agree to these guided walks to show visitors what is blooming at
- [Visiting Baker Island in Maine](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/visiting-baker-island-in-maine.html) - Baker Island in Maine is one of the outermost Cranberry isles located at the southwestern entrance to Frenchman Bay. A majority of the 162-acre property is owned by Acadia National Park and preserves a historical 19th century Light Station and homestead along with many archeological artifacts found along its shores. During my most recent visit
- [The Peonies Are Blooming!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/the-peonies-are-blooming.html) - Early June is such an exciting time here at my farm. It's when my herbaceous peony garden is blooming with brilliant pinks and whites! Every year, I’m always amazed by the dazzling display of these beautiful flowers. It’s definitely one of the most anticipated sights - we all wait patiently for the floral show. Friends
- [My Flower Cutting Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/06/my-flower-cutting-garden.html) - So much is growing and blooming at my farm, especially in my flower garden. The perennial flower cutting garden is located just outside my main greenhouse at the foot of my long clematis pergola. Every year, I add a number of flowering plants to this collection. And right now it is bursting with vibrant colors
- [Blog Memories: The Lyndhurst Mansion](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/blog-memories-the-lyndhurst-mansion-2.html) - Enjoy this encore blog posting which originally ran on June 14, 2024. If you're planning to be in or near Westchester County, New York this summer, try to visit Lyndhurst, a magnificent Gothic Revival country estate and National Historic Landmark located on 67 sprawling acres beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Lyndhurst, which is also
- [Blog Memories: Dividing a Walking Iris](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/blog-memories-dividing-a-walking-iris.html) - Here's an encore blog that was originally posted on July 25th, 2025. This plant can be divided during the growing season, but it's best to do several weeks after blooming ends in your zone, so plan accordingly. I always enjoy growing my own plants, but there’s something even more exciting and gratifying about propagating them
- [Blog Memories: Making the Perfect Steamed Egg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/blog-memories-making-the-perfect-steamed-egg-5.html) - Here's a fun post from January 30, 2021. This morning, why not have a delicious steamed egg for breakfast? So many of my readers and viewers ask me how to make the perfect steamed egg - when the white of the egg is firm, and the yolk is silky, creamy, and liquid gold. Steamed eggs,
- [Blog Memories: Visiting Ladew Topiary Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/blog-memories-visiting-ladew-topiary-gardens-2.html) - Here's a fun blog post originally published on May 12, 2025 - my visit to Ladew Topiary Gardens. I always try to make the most of business trips by visiting beautiful and interesting places in between scheduled commitments. During a recent visit to Maryland I had the opportunity to visit Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, just north
- [Blog Memories: May at the NYBG](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/blog-memories-may-at-the-nybg.html) - While my blog team is away this week, enjoy this encore blog originally posted on May 16, 2025. There's no better place to find gardening ideas and inspirations than at a botanical garden, especially the New York Botanical Garden - a national historic landmark and major educational institution. If you haven't yet been to the
- [Inside Lucie Rosen's Wardrobe at The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/inside-lucie-rosens-wardrobe-at-the-caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts.html) - If you're ever in the Westchester, New York area, I encourage you visit The Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. This year, every Friday and Saturday through September 5th, guests can enjoy the Rosen House Focus Tour: Inside Lucie's Wardrobe, an interesting and historic exhibit of Lucie Rosen's unique fashions. Caramoor is an 81-acre
- [My Farm After a Microburst Thunderstorm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/my-farm-after-a-microburst-thunderstorm.html) - Everyone is busy cleaning up at my farm after a microburst storm barreled through the region with destructive winds and rain. It's so heartbreaking to see images of areas ravaged by any storm. Earlier this week, we were hit by a microburst - a small, intense downdraft from a thunderstorm that produces extremely strong, damaging
- [My Striking Garden of Hostas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/my-striking-garden-of-hostas.html) - This time of year there's always something to admire in the gardens - right now, the striking, bold green foliage of my hostas. In 2020, I planted hundreds of hosta plants down behind my chicken coops under the dappled shade of my stately dawn redwoods, Metasequoia. I first got the plants as bare-root cuttings and
- [Trade Secrets 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/trade-secrets-2026.html) - Among my favorite spring events is the Trade Secrets Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale - it's one of the few events that goes on my calendar every year. This past Sunday, a group of colleagues and friends accompanied me to the event in the picturesque town of Lakeville, Connecticut. The philanthropic sale draws growers,
- [Moving Tropical Plants Outdoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/moving-tropical-plants-outdoors-2.html) - Time to bring all my beautiful potted plants outdoors for the season. I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens at my farm. During the winter, they are all stored in special greenhouses. Once the warm weather arrives, they are all brought out for display - some go to my home in Maine, and
- [Displaying Potted Birch Trees on My Summer House Terrace](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/displaying-potted-birch-trees-on-my-summer-house-terrace.html) - I love beautiful urns filled with lush, green plants. Now that it's spring, many of my ornamental pots are taken out of storage and filled with beautiful plants and small trees for display around the farm. I try to use different specimens every year. Behind my Summer House, I decided to plant four handsome vessels
- [My Pergola in Spring Bloom](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/my-pergola-in-spring-bloom.html) - My long and winding pergola is putting on such a colorful and gorgeous display - all the spring flowers are just spectacular this time of year. Soon after I bought my farm, I built a long pergola along the carriage road leading up to my home specifically for clematis. Over the years, I've added lots
- [Plants on My Winter House Terraces](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/plants-on-my-winter-house-terraces.html) - My Winter House terraces are looking so lush and beautiful. This time of year, I always display a variety of specimens around my home - potted plants, small evergreens, and even some trailing ground covers that work well as underplantings in ornamental vessels. They all look wonderful next to the terrace parterres, or formal geometric
- [A New Rose Garden, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/a-new-rose-garden-part-ii.html) - It's always fun to plant a new garden - especially when it includes lots of beautiful, fragrant roses. Over the last several weeks, I've been working on a new formal garden. The bed was previously planted with beautiful lilacs as well as roses, but it was in need of a complete overhaul to revitalize the
- [A Spring Garden Tour Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/a-spring-garden-tour-around-my-farm-2.html) - Spring is always a wonderful time for a garden tour. Every now and then, I agree to open my gardens for a small number of private walking tours. Yesterday was the first one of the season. It was for two winners of a charity auction run by the Seattle, Washington based nonprofit FareStart. The guided
- [Planting in the Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/planting-in-the-pinetum-2.html) - Planting a pineutum, an arboretum of pine trees and other conifers, provides shelter and nesting sites for small birds, and continuous, year-round interest and greenery in the landscape. I started my pineutum about 20 years ago, and every year I try to add a few more specimens like pines, junipers, spruces, cypresses, etc. in a
- [A New Rose Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/a-new-rose-garden.html) - Sometimes a garden simply needs a complete redesign - to incorporate fresh new plants and to revitalize the space. Earlier this year, I decided to transform what was previously my lilac allée. This area also had many roses, so my thought was to make it a more formal rose garden - adding more rose bushes
- [My Azaleas in Bloom](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/my-azaleas-in-bloom.html) - My azaleas are putting on quite a show at my Bedford, New York farm. Of all the shrubs that flower in spring, azaleas provide some of the most brilliant displays. I have hundreds of them planted together in a garden that starts just outside my Summer House and runs along two sides of the carriage
- [Hosting a Spring Business Dinner at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/hosting-a-spring-business-dinner-at-my-farm.html) - I always enjoy entertaining at home especially in spring when the gardens look so wonderful. This week, many of the azaleas are blooming, the tree peonies are exploding with color, and all the boxwood shrubs are lush and green. Yesterday, I hosted a dinner gathering for a group of business partners and colleagues. My friend,
- [Preparing for a Spring Dinner at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/preparing-for-a-spring-dinner-at-my-farm.html) - When entertaining, plan ahead - there's always something that can be accomplished early to save time and worry later. This evening I am hosting a small dinner for a group of business partners. Yesterday, my housekeeper, Enma Sandoval, started some of the preparations - picking garden flowers and creating the floral centerpieces, pulling the appropriate
- [Planting More Than 100 Azaleas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/planting-more-than-100-azaleas-2.html) - Developing a garden requires lots of careful planning, planting, and patience. I am so happy with how well the plants are doing around my pond. After restoring the old pond here at the farm, I wanted to create a garden of beautiful shady trees and bright, colorful azaleas. I planned a variety of unique specimens
- [A Wedding in England](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/a-wedding-in-england.html) - Located in southwest England's Dorset countryside just outside the historic village of Milton Abbas is Milton Abbey, a stunning mansion and church - and a beautiful setting for a wedding. I hope you saw some of my images on my Instagram page @marthastewart48. I traveled abroad over the weekend for the wedding of my godson,
- [Mowing with STIHL](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/mowing-with-stihl.html) - Here at my farm, I always try to impress upon my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew to "use the right tool for the right job" - for efficiency and for safety. Among our favorites are the durable, easy-to-use items from STIHL. I've been using STIHL products for a long time. STIHL is recognized as a
- [Planting Boxwood from George Bridge](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/planting-boxwood-from-george-bridge.html) - I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens. Sometimes that means changing an entire space - removing plants and trees, selecting new specimens and designing how they will be placed. It doesn't have to be a daunting task. In fact, it can be one of the most rewarding. I decided to make some big
- [Getting Jobs Done Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/05/getting-the-jobs-done-around-the-farm.html) - We’ve been pretty lucky here at the farm - we've had some rain, but for the most part the weather has been mild enough to continue our long list of outdoor chores. And there's a lot to do. My outdoor grounds crew is busy with many projects including mulching all the garden beds, planting the
- [Maintaining My Antique Fencing](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/maintaining-my-antique-fencing.html) - It takes a lot of work to maintain the beautiful fencing at my farm. My pasture fencing is made from 125-year-old white spruce railings I purchased in Canada. When the fences were built, I used new cedar uprights to support them. They've held up very well over the years, but many are now deteriorated and
- [Enjoying Cut Tulips](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/enjoying-cut-tulips.html) - Among the many benefits of growing one's own flowers - they can be enjoyed both inside and out. It's always so nice to walk through the gardens and see a multitude of beautiful and colorful blooms. I also love cutting fresh flowers to display in my home. Recently, my housekeeper Elvira Rojas brought in some
- [Colorful Tulips in My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/colorful-tulips-in-my-garden.html) - So much is growing and blooming around my farm, including the showy, bright-colored tulips! Tulips, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are perennial plants that open up each spring. They're grown for their graceful leaves and bright, cheery blooms. Some are traditional and cup-shaped, some have fringed petals, others have pointed ones,
- [Planting Onions in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/planting-onions-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - It's planting time in my vegetable garden. My gardeners have been very busy in my large, half-acre vegetable garden. Last week, they planted the season's onions which were all started from seed in my greenhouse. The seeds came from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a source I've been using for years. Onions, leeks, and shallots are all
- [Caring for the Herbaceous Peonies in Spring](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/caring-for-the-herbaceous-peonies-in-spring.html) - The gardens at my Bedford, New York farm are changing every single day. One of the most anticipated sights on the farm is my herbaceous peony garden in full bloom. No garden is complete without these beautiful plants, which show off their large, imposing flowers in May and June. True perennials, herbaceous peonies can live
- [Perennials in My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/perennials-in-my-garden.html) - To create a successful perennial garden, it's important to select the right plants for the area, use nutrient-rich soil, and monitor its development - feeding, grooming, and adjusting care as the garden matures. Some of the most beautiful growth this time of year is behind my Tenant House and outside my gym building. In these
- [A Guest Blog From a Visit to the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach, Florida](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-ann-norton-sculpture-gardens-in-west-palm-beach-florida.html) - I always encourage others to share photos from places they've visited. Not long ago our own Marquee Brands Home Brand Director, Dipali Patwa, found herself with some extra time after a flight back home to New York was delayed. Instead of sitting at the airport, she went out and toured an interesting garden to learn
- [My Trees in April](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/my-trees-in-april.html) - Here at my farm, we’re expecting morning showers, cloudy skies, and temperatures in the low 50s, but the gardens continue to transform. Despite the erratic weather, there's new spring growth every day. And, while many of the flowers are erupting with vibrant color, we've also been taking photos of the various trees and all the
- [The Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/the-elsie-de-wolfe-woman-of-vision-award.html) - What an honor to receive this year's Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award. I was given the award yesterday at a private club in New York City. Presented by The Decorators Club, the Elsie de Wolfe Woman of Vision Award honors those individuals who have made notable contributions to the fields of interior design
- [A Trip to Augusta, Georgia and the 2026 Masters Tournament](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/a-trip-to-augusta-georgia-and-the-2026-masters-tournament.html) - With its rich history and exclusivity, the Masters Tournament is often called a "tradition unlike any other." The Masters Tournament occurs during the first week of April every year and is held at the same host venue, the Augusta National Golf Club, a private course in the city of Augusta, Georgia. In the early 1800s,
- [April Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/april-blooms.html) - We're expecting temperatures in the 50s today with possible frost tonight - very different from the recent warm weather we had when so many of the spring flowers were blooming. Last week, temperatures reached the high 80s. Every day, something new came to life with vibrant spring color - Fritillaria, Leucojum, Muscari, the tulips, the
- [Spring Jobs Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/spring-jobs-around-my-farm.html) - Here in the Northeast, we’re expecting a little break from the unseasonably warm weather we've had the last few days. Forecasters say it should be more pleasant with temperatures in the 70s - perfect for continuing all the tasks that need to be done around the farm. There's always so much to do this time
- [Blooming Hellebores Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/blooming-hellebores-around-my-farm.html) - The hellebores always put on a great floral show this time of year. Hellebores come in such an artful array of colors, markings and formations, it’s hard not to love these fascinating perennials. Sometimes known as Lenten rose or Christmas rose, these plants are long-lived, easy-to-grow and thrive in shady locations. I’ve had hellebores in
- [My Curious Peafowl Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/my-curious-peafowl-around-the-farm.html) - Here at the farm my peafowl love to get out and explore. Peafowl are very social birds - they travel in groups, enjoy foraging, and often play together. They are also very loyal and tend to stay where they are well-fed and well-protected. My peacocks and peahens live in a very safe and comfortable pen
- [Preparing the Season's Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/preparing-the-seasons-vegetable-garden.html) - My large, half-acre vegetable garden is ready for planting. Having a really good vegetable garden where I can grow lots of fresh, delicious, and nutritious produce is extremely important to me. I share the vegetables with my daughter, my grandchildren, and other family and friends. Last week, the beds were cleaned, topped with an even
- [Chicks at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/chicks-at-my-farm-2.html) - It’s always exciting to have babies at my farm - especially when they're cute, fluffy chicks. Right now I have more than 50 precious chicks in residence. The peeps came from eggs laid here at my farm and then incubated and hatched inside my "chick room" at the stable. All of them are healthy, alert,
- [Potting Hundreds of Trees for the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/potting-hundreds-of-trees-for-the-farm.html) - Whenever I get bare-root tree cuttings and seedlings I prefer to plant them in appropriately sized containers first, so they can be watered and carefully monitored until they are planted in the gardens. This week, my outdoor grounds crew worked very hard to pot hundreds of young trees, including pine trees, spruce trees, and cedar
- [My Kitchen Electrics Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/my-kitchen-electrics-collection.html) - For the first time ever I'm offering a collection of countertop kitchen electrics that are sure to make your everyday cooking so much easier. Click on this highlighted link to see the line on my shop at Amazon. This new collection includes a range of kitchen essentials including a Slow Cooker, Rice Cooker, French Door
- [Celebrating My Kitchen Electrics Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/celebrating-my-kitchen-electrics-collection.html) - If you go to my shop at Amazon right now, you'll see pieces from my first-ever kitchen electrics collection! The entire series includes a range of countertop essentials designed to make everyday cooking so much easier! Yesterday, we celebrated the launch of my new kitchen electrics collection with our partners at Amazon and The Cookware
- [Potting Up Hundreds of Boxwood Bare-Root Cuttings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/potting-up-hundreds-of-boxwood-bare-root-cuttings.html) - Our spring gardening season is always extremely busy. Among our annual tasks this time of year - potting up thousands of bare-root trees, shrubs, and other small seedlings. Yesterday, my outdoor grounds crew and gardeners potted up a large collection of boxwood from Musser Forests, Inc., a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in conifer and hardwood seedlings
- [My Easter Decorations 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/my-easter-decorations-2026.html) - I've gotten such a nice response to the Easter photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 - thanks for all the views and comments. I've always enjoyed decorating for the holidays. For Easter this year, I decorated most of the rooms in my Winter House, filling them with lots of bunnies, chicks, and eggs in all
- [A Guest Blog from a Trip to South Asia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-south-asia.html) - Here at my farm, whenever a member of my team returns from vacation I always encourage them to share their photos. Earlier this year my outdoor grounds crew foreman, Chhiring Sherpa, and his wife, traveled to four beautiful countries in South Asia - Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan, and Chhiring's homeland Nepal. During their trip, they
- [Planting Evergreens in the Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/planting-evergreens-in-the-pinetum.html) - Planting evergreens is a great way to add color and texture in the garden, attract wildlife, and help clean and purify the air. Here at my farm, I have an area I call my pinetum. It's an arboretum of pine trees and other conifers I developed soon after I moved to the property. The trees
- [Planting Peas in My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/04/planting-peas-in-my-garden.html) - All of us here at my farm are thinking about the spring gardens. In fact, the season’s first peas are already in the ground. Peas thrive in cool weather, and young plants can even tolerate light frosts. It’s important to plant peas as soon as possible in spring in order to get a full harvest
- [Repurposing a Concrete Slab](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/repurposing-a-concrete-slab.html) - It's always rewarding to repurpose materials and put them to good use around my farm. Now that the weather is warmer, I asked Pete Sherpa from my outdoor grounds crew to clean and organize an area in the back of one of my fields where I store various building materials including wooden stakes and boards,
- [Getting Farm Jobs Done](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/getting-farm-jobs-done.html) - Now that it's spring, everyone on the farm is busy cleaning up and preparing for the season. Farm chores include animal care, garden maintenance, and other seasonal tasks. To stay organized during transitions, we follow a schedule of chores from one year to the next. Over the last few weeks, we've been blowing old leaves,
- [Grinding Tree Stumps](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/grinding-tree-stumps.html) - Once trees are taken down in the garden, it's essential to grind the tree stumps left behind. Grinding the tree stumps prevents pest infestation, clears space for new plants, improves the safety of the area, and maintains a clean and tidy landscape. After several trees were taken down from an area near my hoop houses,
- [Removing Maple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/removing-maple-trees.html) - Protecting one's property and maintaining a landscape sometimes means cutting down trees. Trees are important to our environment - they are the world’s single largest source of breathable oxygen. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they create an ecosystem to provide needed habitat and food for birds and other animals. However, occasionally
- [St. Patrick's Day with Bagpipe Music and Irish Soda Bread](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/st-patricks-day-with-bagpipe-music-and-irish-soda-bread.html) - It's often said that on St. Patrick's Day, everybody has a touch of the Irish! Yesterday, I celebrated the occasion by making my rendition of Irish soda bread - a rich, dense, lightly sweet loaf baked with golden raisins, caraway seeds, and butter. I shared it with my staff at the farm during a performance
- [My St. Patrick's Day Dinner 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/my-st-patricks-day-dinner-2026.html) - I always enjoy hosting St. Patrick's Day dinner at my farm. This year, I invited 13 friends to join me for a delicious feast - complete with my corned beef, root vegetables, and of course, my own version of the traditional Irish soda bread. I started with a colorful salad. The brisket was brined and
- [Spring Emergence 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/spring-emergence-2026.html) - Spring is here - and it's so exciting to see the gardens transform after such a long, cold winter. I have blooming crocuses, snowdrops, Eranthis, hellebores, irises, and so many more. And the leaves of so many daffodils are pushing through the soil. Soon, the grounds will be covered in spring color. Here’s a glimpse
- [Bringing Pussy Willows Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/bringing-pussy-willows-indoors.html) - The furry catkins of pussy willows are one of spring's earliest harbingers - their branches shimmer in the moist to wet soil near meadows, swamps, and streams. Sometimes the furry twigs can be seen even when there's still snow on the ground. Last week, I asked my gardener, Matt Orrego, to cut lots of long,
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-bedford-by-martha-stewart-at-paris-las-vegas.html) - If you're on the west coast and near Southern Nevada, be sure to make reservations at my first-ever restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Paris Las Vegas. The 194-seat dining destination was inspired by my own 1925 farmhouse in Westchester, New York. The menu features French-inspired cuisine along with some of my own favorite
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-bedford-by-martha-stewart-at-foxwoods.html) - We've already had such a wonderful response to my second-ever restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart at the Foxwoods Casino Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods officially opened to the public on Saturday, March 14. Among the guests that evening was Anthony Picozzi, one of my longtime devotees of the
- [Caring for Seedlings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/caring-for-seedlings.html) - The outdoor gardens at my farm are still pretty bare, but there’s lots of work getting done in the greenhouses to prepare for the growing season ahead. And my Skylands gardener, Wendy Norling, is here to lend a helping hand. While here, Wendy is helping to groom all the indoor plants in my main greenhouse.
- [Saving Gray Wolves on "The Martha Stewart Podcast"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/01/saving-gray-wolves-on-the-martha-stewart-podcast.html) - Do you know... nature depends on various keystone species to survive and thrive? That's right, and the wolf is one of these critical keystone creatures. Like a keystone holds up an arch, wolves help maintain ecosystems. By regulating prey populations, wolves enable many other plants and animals to flourish. They initiate a domino effect and support
- [Celebrating the Opening of The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/celebrating-the-opening-of-the-bedford-by-martha-stewart-at-foxwoods.html) - I can't wait to hear what you think about The Bedford by Martha Stewart, my east-coast restaurant located at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. It's open and already we're getting so many excellent responses to our menu and our food! The 204-seat dining destination is inspired by my 1925 country farmhouse in Westchester, New
- [The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods is Open](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/the-bedford-by-martha-stewart-at-foxwoods-is-open.html) - The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut is now open! Please make your reservations to visit soon and let me know what you think. I am so thrilled to open the doors to this 10,000 square foot, 204-seat dining destination thoughtfully decorated much like my Bedford, New York farm. The
- [The Tropics, Inc. in Hollywood, California](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/the-tropics-inc-in-hollywood-california.html) - There are always so many beautiful and interesting planters to see at The Tropics, Inc. in Hollywood, California - it's definitely become one of my favorite stops whenever I'm in the Los Angeles area. During a recent business trip, I paid a visit to Ron Horziencik, CEO and President of the 20,000 square foot gallery.
- [March Chores Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/march-chores-around-my-farm.html) - It's mid-March, the snow is gone, and every chance we get we're cleaning up and getting our pre-spring chores done around my farm. The crew is busy with many projects, including raking the garden beds, pruning the weeping willows, grooming the beech tree hedge around my pool, blowing any old leaves and branches, washing my
- [The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/the-2026-philadelphia-flower-show.html) - Mark your calendar - if you’re in the Philadelphia area March 12 to 21 of next year, be sure to stop in at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Last week, I had the opportunity to attend the 2026 exhibit. The Philadelphia Flower Show is an annual event hosted by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. It is the
- [Starting Flower Seeds in My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/starting-flower-seeds-in-my-greenhouse.html) - Here at my farm a mix of rain and snow are expected today, but inside my greenhouse there's a flurry of spring activity. My head gardener, Ryan McCallister, is starting flower seeds in preparation for the coming growing season. We sow thousands of seeds every year - all those wonderful seeds I enjoy purchasing during
- [Potting Small Succulents](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/potting-small-succulents.html) - If you want to add container plants to your collection, consider succulents - they come in such a large variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. I have many succulents in my greenhouse. They're easy to maintain and are able to survive prolonged drought because they store moisture in their fleshy stems, roots, and leaves.
- [A Silver Pheasant Joins My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/a-silver-pheasant-joins-my-farm.html) - Pheasants are colorful, fast birds native to the forests of Asia. I now have 11 pheasants under my care. 10 of them are golden pheasants - several adopted and the rest hatched right here at my farm last year. My newest is a young male silver pheasant, a relatively large bird with a long-tail, silvery
- [Potting Up Small Ferns](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/potting-up-small-ferns.html) - I love container plants and over the years have amassed quite a collection of potted specimens. Walking through my greenhouses, one sees potted plants of all sizes - gorgeous giant agaves, palms, and other tropicals that I display outdoors during summer. And smaller tabletop container plants that I bring into my home whenever I entertain.
- [LED Grow Lights from Johnny's Selected Seeds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/led-grow-lights-from-johnnys-selected-seeds.html) - Need more light for your growing seedlings? Seedlings in my greenhouse are growing excellently with the addition of energy-efficient lighting solutions from Johnny's Selected Seeds. My head-gardener Ryan McCallister and I start sowing seeds indoors soon after the New Year begins. We sow thousands of vegetable and flower seeds - all those wonderful seeds I
- [Cleaning and Polishing Brass](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/cleaning-and-polishing-brass.html) - It’s always so satisfying to check off time-consuming cleaning chores. This week, as part of a Winter house project that involved replacing a carpet, moving furniture, and redecorating several rooms, my housekeepers took on the task of cleaning and polishing the brass. Brass is a strong, corrosion-resistant alloy made from a combination of zinc and
- [NYBG Orchid Dinner 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/nybg-orchid-dinner-2026.html) - If you’re in the New York City area now through April 26, please stop by The New York Botanical Garden for their 23rd annual Orchid Show - it's truly a feast for the eyes. Known as the nation’s largest exhibit of its kind, this year’s show is entitled The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete
- [Replacing A Carpet in My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/replacing-a-carpet-in-my-winter-house.html) - As a large farm and home owner not only must I look after all my animals and gardens, but I also have to maintain the safety and upkeep of every house and structure on the property. I have several buildings here at Cantitoe Corners, and the one I use the most is called the Winter
- [Grooming My Weeping Hornbeams](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/grooming-my-weeping-hornbeams-2.html) - Outdoor winter chores continue at my farm with the grooming of six standard weeping hornbeams. Even though there's still snow on the ground, the mild weather is allowing us to get lots of outdoor work completed. The team from The Arborist, Inc. in nearby Bedford Hills, New York took on the task of lightly pruning
- [My Visit to Milan](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/03/my-visit-to-milan.html) - A visit to Italy should include a stop in Milan - a beautiful metropolis in the country’s northern Lombardy region. Last month, we all enjoyed watching more than 3500 athletes from 93 different countries compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan And Cortina d'Ampezzo. I had the honor of attending the Games and serving
- [My French Bulldog Puppy, Half Moon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/my-french-bulldog-puppy-half-moon.html) - It’s no secret, French Bulldogs are among my favorite breeds. Many of you may remember my beloved late Frenchies Francesca, Sharkey, and Bête Noire. At home now are Crème Brûlée, Luna Moona - and if you’ve been following my Instagram page @marthastewart48 - the adorable 12-week old Half Moon, Luna Moona's daughter. The French Bulldog
- [My Geese and Peafowl in Winter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/my-geese-and-peafowl-in-winter.html) - It's a mild winter day here at my farm - a mix of sun and clouds with highs in the 40s, which means my peafowl and geese will be out and about in their enclosures. Geese and peafowl are pretty tolerant of cooler weather. Geese have excellent insulation systems - dense outer feathers, thick down
- [Blizzard 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/blizzard-2026.html) - Here at my farm, everyone on my crew is busy cleaning up after the Blizzard of 2026 dropped more than a foot - in some places more than two - of heavy, wet snow. The storm began Sunday afternoon and then continued through the next day with whiteout conditions and high winds. Offices were closed,
- [Organizing My Hayloft](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/organizing-my-hayloft.html) - The beginning of a new year is always a nice time to get a jump start on spring cleaning. Not long ago I decided it was time to clean and organize my stable hayloft - a large loft above the horse stalls where we keep bales of hay made right here in my fields. The
- [Winter Fog Over My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/winter-fog-over-my-farm.html) - Foggy mornings are common in the fall and winter, especially here at my farm. Fog is made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals. When the air close to the ground is cooled to the same temperature as the dew point, the water vapor condenses into tiny droplets suspended in the atmosphere. Last week,
- [Tiered Benches for My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/tiered-benches-for-my-greenhouse.html) - I am very fortunate to have several greenhouses here at my farm where I can maintain large collections of beautiful potted plants. But with so many, I am constantly thinking of new ways I can make better use of the space in each one. One solution - go vertical. Creating multiple growing levels is a
- [Completing Chores and Projects](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/completing-chores-and-projects.html) - The weather has been pretty mild for this time of year and perfect for getting lots of chores done around my farm. While I was in Milan for the Olympics my crew completed numerous projects, including pruning various trees, chipping branches, starting more plants from seed, harvesting vegetables from the greenhouse, and all the regular
- [PepsiCo CMO Mark Kirkham on "The Martha Stewart Podcast"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/pepsico-cmo-mark-kirkham-on-the-martha-stewart-podcast.html) - Be sure to tune in to my newest podcast on the iHeart media app, or wherever you get your podcasts. These shows are when I sit down for one-on-one conversations with fascinating people to learn about their individual careers, how they evolved, and what stories they can share with listeners. A couple of weeks ago,
- [Starting Brassica Seeds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/starting-brassica-seeds.html) - Gardeners, it's time to start those brassicas from seed. Here at my farm, I always start the year off planting seeds indoors for the next growing season. Last week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, started pots of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage - all considered brassicas, or cole crops - a genus of plants in the
- [Pruning My Fruit Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/pruning-my-fruit-trees.html) - Wintertime pruning continues at my farm - next on the list, the orchard trees. If you grow fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now - in winter - or in very early spring before any new growth begins. Pruning not only helps to develop proper shape and form, but also encourages new
- [Happy Valentine's Day 2026](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/happy-valentines-day-2026.html) - Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you. I'm busy getting ready for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, but there's still time to make something homemade and meaningful to give as gifts for St. Valentine's Day. Every year, I like to bake lots of heart shaped sugar cookies. I prepare the dough and royal icing,
- [Winter Enrichment for My Stable Pets](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/winter-enrichment-for-my-stable-pets.html) - Here at the farm, weekend temperatures are expected to be in the 40s Fahrenheit - a brief respite from this year's bitter cold for everyone, including my animals. Winter enrichment for animals is the practice of providing both physical and mental stimulation to prevent boredom and stress and to support good behavior during these colder
- [Caring for My Ferns](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/caring-for-my-ferns.html) - Ferns are beautiful, lush additions to any garden or indoor houseplant collection. With their interesting frond shapes and textures, ferns are easy to maintain and make excellent container plants - I have many different varieties. As a passionate gardener, I am inside my greenhouses as often as possible - checking on my many plants, making
- [Helping My Chickens in Winter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/helping-my-chickens-in-winter.html) - After weeks of frigid below-freezing weather, we're expecting temperatures to climb to the high 30s today and the rest of the week - a welcome change for all at my farm. When conditions are extreme, it's important that my crew checks the animals several times a day to ensure they are all warm and comfortable.
- [Potting Succulents](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/potting-succulents.html) - Among my favorite plants are the exotic forms of succulents - they make excellent container specimens. If you like growing plants, but don’t really have the time to care for them properly, I encourage you to consider growing succulents. Succulents are so easy to maintain and are able to survive prolonged drought because they store
- [Polishing Silver Before a Winter Dinner Party](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/polishing-silver-before-a-winter-dinner-party.html) - If you're entertaining at home this winter, don't forget to take time to polish the silver. Last week, my housekeeper Enma Sandoval took on the task of cleaning and polishing some of the silver in my Winter House Brown Room - a couple days ahead of a small dinner party I hosted. There are several
- [Decorating My Winter House with Plants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/decorating-my-winter-house-with-plants.html) - Houseplants and cut flowers bring life to any room, especially during the cold, dreary days of winter. Whenever I entertain, I like to decorate with an assortment of potted plants and cut blooms that provide color and interesting and expressive foliage. It’s an inexpensive way to add beauty and texture to any space. My head
- [Adding Cymbidium Orchids to My Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/adding-cymbidium-orchids-to-my-collection.html) - As a passionate gardener, I love adding new and interesting specimens to my plant collections. Most recently - four beautiful and colorful cymbidium orchids. Cymbidium, or boat orchid, is a genus of more than 50-evergreen species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. Cymbidium orchids are prized for their long-lasting sprays of flowers, used especially as cut
- [The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Part III](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/the-150th-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show-part-iii.html) - The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is done for another year with top honors going to "Penny" the Doberman Pinscher, but all well-loved and cared for dogs are winners. This week, thousands of spectators came to New York City to attend the most prestigious dog show in the United States - with thousands more
- [The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/the-150th-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show-part-ii.html) - A four-year-old Doberman Pinscher named "Penny," is this year's top dog after winning "Best in Show" at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This week, more than 3000 dogs representing more than 200 breeds and varieties competed for the coveted title. The annual show runs for three days. It kicks off with the Masters Agility
- [The 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Part I](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/the-150th-westminster-kennel-club-dog-show-part-i.html) - If you’re in New York City today, head to the west side Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for this year’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. This is the 150th year of the show, with more than 3000 dogs from all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 17 additional countries competing for
- [Washing Whites](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/02/washing-whites.html) - Are your white towels looking their best? Have they become dingy and discolored with regular use? Don't fret - it's easy to restore their whiteness and brightness. In my home, I've long used the same products to wash my clothes and towels. I've had my Miele washer and dryer for decades and they both still
- ["Stories to Savor" Benefit for 826NYC](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/stories-to-savor-benefit-for-826nyc.html) - Whenever my busy schedule allows, I always try to attend benefit gatherings that support good causes and important organizations. Earlier this week, I attended one such event called "Stories to Savor" - a benefit for 826NYC, a nonprofit organization that provides writing workshops for more than 3600 young students in underserved New York City public
- [Repotting Orchids from White Plains Orchids](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/repotting-orchids-from-white-plains-orchids.html) - On cold winter days when it’s more productive to work indoors, my head gardener Ryan McCallister keeps busy seed starting and tending to the many plant maintenance tasks inside the greenhouse. Recently, I purchased four new orchid plants from White Plains Orchids, a family-operated nursery not far from my farm. Once home, they went straight
- [Transplanting Artichoke Seedlings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/transplanting-artichoke-seedlings.html) - It's winter and bitterly cold here in the Northeast, but I'm already preparing for the next growing season here at my farm. I start sowing seeds indoors soon after the New Year. Starting from seed is not difficult to do, but it does require careful attention and patience. And once the seedlings start to develop,
- [My Farm After a Big January Storm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/my-farm-after-a-big-january-storm.html) - Daytime temperatures are only expected to rise into the 20s for the rest of this week with more snow expected this weekend. This last winter storm Fern dropped more than 21 inches at my farm with drifts topping two-feet in some areas. Thankfully we were well-prepared. All the tropical plants are tucked away in temperature-controlled
- [Dressing the Gardens with Rich Compost](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/dressing-the-gardens-with-rich-compost.html) - Winter is a good time to cover the garden beds with a rich layer of organic compost. Fortunately I am able to make compost right here at my farm. During the course of the year, my outdoor grounds crew amasses large amounts of organic debris - felled trees, branches, underbrush, etc., but none of the
- [Cleaning Marble Kitchen Counters](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/cleaning-marble-kitchen-counters.html) - If you are snowed in this morning like many others in the eastern portion of the United States, what are you doing? For those indoors, it could be a nice time to complete another spring cleaning task. Like many of you, my kitchen is the main "hub" of my home. It's where I eat meals,
- [Getting Chores Done Ahead of a Big Storm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/getting-chores-done-ahead-of-a-big-storm.html) - What winter chores are on your to-do list this weekend? Although we're expecting bitter cold temperatures today and a winter storm tomorrow that could drop more than a foot of snow, it's "business as usual" at my farm. My gardeners, grooms, and outdoor grounds crew are all busy caring for my animals, tending the garden
- [An Update on My Friesian Rescues](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/an-update-on-my-friesian-rescues.html) - Anyone who visits my farm always saves a little time to see my handsome, well-mannered horses. Last fall, I added two more Friesians to my herd - three year old Ulysses and 10 year old Stewart, a bonded pair from The Dorset Equine Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Vermont dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating,
- [The 2026 Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/the-2026-northeastern-poultry-congress-in-springfield-massachusetts.html) - If you're interested in raising chickens or just love learning about all the different and fascinating breeds, find a poultry show near you! Whenever my schedule allows, I always try to attend the annual Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event is held every year at the Eastern States Exposition Center and features more
- [A Snowy January Weekend](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/a-snowy-january-weekend.html) - Hard not to love a picturesque snow-covered landscape, especially at my farm. I hope you saw the photos on my Instagram page @marthastewart48. Over the weekend, we got at least five inches of snow - light, powdery snow that stuck to the tree branches and shrubs, stone posts, walls, and steps, and the tops of
- [Polishing My Brass Thresholds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/polishing-my-brass-thresholds.html) - When does the spring cleaning bug hit you? For me, spring cleaning starts as soon as the New Year arrives. Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to refresh and re-organize. I have already cleaned out and re-organized my giant Equipment Barn and several basement storage areas. I've also cleaned all my every day stainless steel
- [Pruning and Grooming My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/pruning-and-grooming-my-maze-2.html) - It's so important to keep up with the maintenance and care of the many trees and plants here at my farm. Four years ago, I started creating a garden maze of interesting hedges, espaliers, and shrubs in the pasture across the carriage road from my Winter House terrace. I've planted hundreds of different specimens that
- [Starting Onions for the Next Growing Season](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/starting-onions-for-the-next-growing-season.html) - This time every year my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, starts the vegetable seeds indoors in preparation for the coming growing season. Among the first - the onions. Starting onions from seed isn’t difficult. They can be planted closely together in seed starting trays and because they are shallow-rooted, they can be pulled apart easily when
- [Moving a 1200 Pound Table](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/moving-a-1200-pound-table.html) - What does it take to move a 1200 pound marble tabletop safely and efficiently? Here at my farm, it's the right tools, the right plan, and a whole lot of strength and teamwork. Yesterday, I asked my outdoor grounds crew to move a large table from my Tenant House to my production guest house. The
- [Getting Gardening Chores Done](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/getting-gardening-chores-done.html) - We’re expecting more mild weather here at my farm with temperatures in the upper 40s - a good time to continue with some outdoor gardening tasks before the winter chill returns. My crew is busy with many projects, including pruning and grooming various trees and shrubs, pollarding the London planes, fertilizing and mulching the garden
- [Blooming Cymbidiums in My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/blooming-cymbidiums-in-my-home.html) - Even in winter one can enjoy beautiful fresh flowers - some of my orchids are blooming so wonderfully right now. On many mornings after checking the greenhouses, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, brings cut flowers or blooming potted plants up to my Winter House for display - whatever looks best at the time. Yesterday, he
- [Organizing Baking Supplies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/organizing-baking-supplies.html) - I am using these long days of winter to clean, reorganize, and reset my home. Are you? Over the years, basement storage spaces can get very disorganized - items are mixed up, shelves are confused, more pieces are added without thought as to where they should be placed, etc. My housekeepers recently tackled one area
- [Inside My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/inside-my-vegetable-greenhouse-3.html) - It's always so great to start off the new year growing healthy, delicious, organic greens. Now that it's winter, attention is turned toward planting and maintaining my vegetable greenhouse, so I am never without fresh produce. I already have lots of wonderful vegetables thriving inside. Yesterday, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, also transplanted young cucumbers
- [Pruning Sargent Crabapple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/pruning-sargent-crabapple-trees.html) - I'm getting a lot of excellent wintertime pruning done at my farm. Proper pruning is so important - it improves the health of the plants, prevents disease, and encourages better flowering. There are different pruning strategies for different times of the year, but overall the goals are the same - to control the height and
- [My Organized Equipment Barn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/my-organized-equipment-barn.html) - No better time like the start of a new year to get everything around the farm in good order. Whenever it's cold outside and my outdoor grounds crew is unable to work in the woods or gardens, I encourage them to take stock of the equipment, clean everything, and then organize all the tools and
- [Repotting Chinese Money Plants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/repotting-chinese-money-plants.html) - Winter is such a good time to tackle those indoor houseplant chores. I love container plants, and over the years I have amassed quite a collection of potted specimens. To keep them looking their best, it is important to check their condition regularly, feed and water according to their needs, and repot those that have
- [Pollarding Linden Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/pollarding-linden-trees.html) - In order to keep my farm and all its gardens, allées, and groves as beautiful as possible, I pay lots of attention to the maintenance and care of all my trees. This time of year, my outdoor grounds crew is busy pruning many of the trees, including my allée of lindens. Lindens, Tilia, are medium
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to the Netherlands and Germany](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-netherlands-and-germany.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, whenever a member of my team returns from vacation, I always encourage them to share some of their photos. Last month, my head gardener Ryan McCallister traveled to Europe to visit two major cities. His first stop was Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, where he walked
- [Blog Memories: Making the Perfect Steamed Egg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/blog-memories-making-the-perfect-steamed-egg-4.html) - Here's a fun post from January 30, 2021. Why not have a delicious steamed egg for breakfast? So many of my readers and viewers ask me how to make the perfect steamed egg - when the white of the egg is firm, and the yolk is silky, creamy, and liquid gold. Steamed eggs, soft-boiled eggs,
- [Blog Memories: Cleaning Lots of Glass](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/blog-memories-cleaning-lots-of-glass.html) - Here's a blog that was originally posted on March 03, 2021. Another big time-consuming cleaning chore is checked off the "to do" list at my farm. Yesterday, Carlos, Enma, and Elvira took on the task of cleaning all the precious glass objects stored on the shelves in my Winter House Brown Room - American cut
- [Blog Memories: Organizing Kitchen Utensils](https://www.themarthablog.com/2026/01/blog-memories-organizing-kitchen-utensils.html) - Happy New Year! May 2026 be a wonderful year for us all. Here's an inspiring post from January 31, 2025. There's no time like the present to start a new organizing project. Here at my busy farm, I try very hard to keep things clean and well-organized - in my kitchens, my offices, my craft
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Family Trip to Namibia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-family-trip-to-namibia.html) - Remember this one? This encore blog is from my trip to Namibia. It was originally posted at the beginning of this year on January 11, 2025. I always enjoy traveling with my family, especially now that my grandchildren are older and can help decide our destinations and plan our itineraries. Over the holidays, my daughter,
- [Holiday Memories: A Special Holiday Party for My Bedford Staff at La Bastide and Cenadou Bistrot](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-a-special-holiday-party-for-my-bedford-staff-at-la-bastide-and-cenadou-bistrot.html) - I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday. This encore blog was originally posted on January 02, 2024. Just before Christmas, I hosted a very special gathering for my entire staff at my farm. My employees work so hard during the year - caring for the property and my many pets and gardens, and helping
- [Holiday Memories: My New Year's Holiday in Palm Beach, Florida, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-new-years-holiday-in-palm-beach-florida-part-one-2.html) - As we continue with our holiday memories, here's another encore blog. It was originally posted on January 06, 2024. I often travel somewhere warm for New Year's - a brief trip south to escape the cold winter can be so invigorating. You may have seen photos from my recent holiday trip to Palm Beach, Florida.
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday in Costa Rica, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-in-costa-rica-part-two-4.html) - Here's the continuation of my family's holiday excursion to Costa Rica. This encore blog was originally posted on December 17, 2019 - enjoy. There is so much to see in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and the Pacific. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north,
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday in Costa Rica](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-in-costa-rica-4.html) - As we continue the holiday week, I hope you enjoy this encore blog from my vacation in Costa Rica. It was originally posted on December 16, 2019. I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season. Some of you have asked for photos of my Thanksgiving. This year, my family and I went away. It
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party 2019](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-2019-6.html) - If you're traveling to see loved ones today, please be careful and safe. Here's another fun holiday memory. This blog was originally posted on Dec. 21, 2019. Enjoy! The annual holiday party at my farm is always memorable and fun. At this gathering, I invited more than 200 guests to wander in and out of
- [Holiday Memories: A Holiday Business Dinner](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-a-holiday-business-dinner-3.html) - While we're all busy getting ready for the holidays, here's another encore blog I know you'll enjoy. It was originally posted on December 22, 2022. The holiday season is one of my favorite times to entertain. Earlier this week, I hosted a dinner gathering for 13. My Winter House was decorated with lots of beautiful trees,
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Three](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-three-6.html) - I hope you enjoy this encore blog from December 21, 2017. Here are more photos from a holiday party at my Bedford, New farm. My Winter House was where all our delicious savory dishes were served. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, prepared a fabulous feast - cooked hams, homemade biscuits, an
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-two-5.html) - Here's another holiday memory. This blog was originally posted on December 20, 2017. Enjoy! I love how my home looks when it is filled with holiday decorations. I opened three buildings for my recent holiday gathering here at my Bedford, New York farm. My Summer House, which I use as a library for my vast
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-one-7.html) - Wherever you are this holiday, I hope you are able to enjoy the time with those near and dear. For the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing a few of my favorite holiday and blog memories from years past. This blog was originally posted on December 19, 2017. I love this time of year
- [A Holiday Party for My Staff 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/a-holiday-party-for-my-staff-2025.html) - I love this time of year when everyone gathers together to celebrate the holidays. Yesterday, I hosted a very special gathering for the entire staff at my farm. All my employees work so hard during the year - caring for the property and my many pets and gardens, and helping me prepare for all the
- [Christmas by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/christmas-by-martha-stewart-at-foxwoods.html) - Here in the Northeast, we're celebrating the holidays like no other - this year with the debut of Christmas by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods, the largest resort casino in the region and the location for my second restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart, opening in March! Earlier this week, I traveled to Mashantucket, Connecticut to
- [A Holiday Business Dinner at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/a-holiday-business-dinner-at-my-farm.html) - The holiday season is one of my favorite times to entertain. Earlier this week, I hosted a small business dinner for seven. My Winter House was decorated with lots of beautiful trees glistening in green, silver, and gold. Chef Molly Wenk, who has worked with me on many television and video food productions, and I,
- [Stissing House Craft Feast 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/stissing-house-craft-feast-2025.html) - This holiday season, please stop by a winter market or crafts fair where you live and support local makers - it's a great way to meet the artisans and learn about their specialties. Over the weekend, I drove up to Stissing House for its third annual Holiday Craft Feast. Stissing House is a charming country
- [Panettone from Fatto a Mano in Westport, Connecticut](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/panettone-from-fatto-a-mano-in-westport-connecticut.html) - If you don't already love the dome-shaped Italian sweet bread, panettone, you have not yet tried the traditional Christmas treat made by Pastry Chef Pierluigi Mazzella. Pierluigi is the proprietor and master baker of Fatto a Mano in Westport, Connecticut. Starting in September when holiday ordering opens, Pierluigi and his team work around the clock
- [Holiday Decorations 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/holiday-decorations-2025.html) - I just love how my home looks this time of year - filled with cheerful holiday decorations. No matter where I am for Christmas, I always like to decorate several rooms with festive trees, wreaths, and pretty plants from the greenhouse. This year, some of my decorations include gold and silver trees glistening with ornaments,
- [Marquee Brands Holiday Luncheon 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/marquee-brands-holiday-luncheon-2025.html) - It's always nice to step away from busy schedules to share holiday cheer with colleagues and friends. Our annual company luncheon was held yesterday in New York City. More than 145 employees representing 18 different labels from Marquee Brands Inc. attended the event at the midtown Manhattan establishment, Tanner Smith's. Attendees enjoyed a variety of
- [Thanksgiving Photos from Employees, Partners, and Friends 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/thanksgiving-photos-from-employees-partners-and-friends-2025.html) - My annual tradition of sharing Thanksgiving photos from colleagues, business partners, and friends continues. Every year I send out an email extending my very best wishes for a safe and lovely holiday. I also urge everyone to take photos of their table settings and feasts, so I can share the images on my blog. There
- [My Four Persians - Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and Chrysanthemum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/my-four-persians-magnolia-dahlia-lilium-and-chrysanthemum.html) - Magnolia, Dahlia, Lilium, and now Chrysanthemum - four elegant Persians at Cantitoe Corners. This year, I welcomed four beautiful Persian cats into my home. Three were adopted through Rock 'N Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from my farm. All live in my Winter House - my silver
- [The Boxwood Allée is Covered in Burlap](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/the-boxwood-allee-is-covered-in-burlap.html) - My Boxwood Allée is ready for winter. I've been covering my boxwood specimens with burlap since I first started to garden. Burlap covers protect the tender branches from splaying and breaking from the weight of snow, while shielding the foliage from freezing windburn. I think it also provides a cozy and pretty look to the
- [Removing Tall Larch Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/removing-tall-larch-trees.html) - Protecting homes and maintaining the landscape sometimes means cutting down trees. I always feel badly when trees are cut down. Trees are important to our environment - they are the world’s single largest source of breathable oxygen. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they create an ecosystem to provide needed habitat and
- [Putting Up Frames for Burlap Covers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/putting-up-frames-for-burlap-covers.html) - Every year around this time my farm undergoes a great transformation. It's when all the precious boxwood shrubs and hedges are covered with burlap. I am a big supporter of "burlapping" shrubbery for the cold season. Burlap casings protect the tender branches from splaying and breaking under heavy ice and snow while shielding the foliage
- [My Thanksgiving Family Trip to Canyon Point, Utah](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/my-thanksgiving-family-trip-to-canyon-point-utah.html) - One doesn't have to travel abroad to appreciate Mother Nature - there's so much beauty right here in the United States. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my daughter Alexis, her children Jude and Truman, our friend Ari Katz, and I spent five days in Canyon Point, Utah at the secluded Amangiri resort. Amangiri spans more than
- [Propagating Heirloom Chrysanthemums](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/propagating-heirloom-chrysanthemums.html) - If you love bright and colorful heirloom mums that bloom in the fall, why not add more to your garden? The process is easier than you may think. One way to propagate heirloom mums is to use cut stems from existing plants, place them in a rooting environment, and then nurture them until they can
- [Celebrating the Opening of Martha Stewart Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/celebrating-the-opening-of-martha-stewart-home.html) - If you live in Dubai or holiday traveling takes you there, please stop in at a Martha Stewart home store - it's open for business! I hope you saw photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 as well as on @MarthaStewartMe - last month I went to the Middle East to celebrate the openings of my
- [Early December Chores Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/early-december-chores-around-my-farm.html) - Here at my farm, we're expecting rain, slush, and temperatures in the 30s. So far, the weather has allowed us ample time to ready the property for the cold season ahead. My outdoor grounds crew has been especially busy blowing leaves, storing supplies, covering greenhouse vents, fertilizing the fields, mulching the garden beds, and completing
- [A Guest Blog on Photographing Birds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/12/a-guest-blog.html) - I always enjoy seeing photos taken by others who love photography as much as I do. Not long ago, my grandson, Truman, introduced me to one of his friends, Nikki, a young and very talented and passionate photographer. Nikki started taking photos when he was just 11 years old. Now 14, Nikki's stunning wildlife images
- [Making Thanksgiving Pies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/making-thanksgiving-pies.html) - Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a very safe and enjoyable holiday! I love baking pies and for years it's been my own Thanksgiving tradition to bake pies for members of my staff at the farm. I offer a choice of several kinds and then I spend two to three days preparing the dough
- [Tables Transform My Porch](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/tables-transform-my-porch.html) - Decorating doesn't have to be expensive or burdensome - just moving existing pieces of furniture can transform and refresh any room. I always like to keep a collection of interesting container plants in my enclosed porch where I can see them every day. Most of my houseplants are kept in the greenhouse, so they can
- [Covering Planters with Burlap](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/covering-planters-with-burlap.html) - You know cold winter weather is on the way when various ornamental vessels around my farm are covered in burlap. I've been covering my boxwood shrubs and hedges with burlap for many years to protect them from splaying and breaking from the weight of snow and ice. I feel it is equally important to protect
- [The 2025 Equine Affaire](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/the-2025-equine-affaire.html) - Anyone who owns a horse knows how important it is to stay up-to-date on all the ever-changing trends and products in the horse industry. Earlier this month, my stable team attended the Equine Affaire in Springfield, Massachusetts, North America's premiere equestrian exposition. First established in 1993 for the purpose of creating a first-class, education-oriented horsemen's
- [Planting Tulip Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/planting-tulip-bulbs-2.html) - More spring-flowering bulbs are planted at the farm. The latest batch - hundreds of gorgeous and colorful tulips! If you like spring flowers in your garden, autumn is the time to plant the bulbs because they require a sustained dormant period of cold temperatures in order to stimulate root development. I plant lots of bulbs
- [Unique and Interesting Plants at Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/unique-and-interesting-at-longwood-gardens.html) - Visiting botanical gardens is a great way to learn about unique plants and gain inspiration for one's own plant collections. A walk through the greenhouses and conservatories at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania offers visitors an amazing tour of diverse plant species in dazzling displays. Longwood Gardens features more than 20 outdoor gardens and
- [Celebrating Native American Heritage Month](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/celebrating-native-american-heritage-month.html) - November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans. In observance, here is a guest blog from my beloved late sister Laura’s husband, Randy Plimpton, who along with their son-in-law Tim Long, founded The Plimpton Foundation in 2022. The Plimpton Foundation was born from a
- [A Pie Fest at Stissing House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/a-pie-fest-at-stissing-house.html) - I hope you saw the photos on my Instagram page @marthastewart48 - three amateur bakers are now winners of the first-ever Stissing House - Substack Pie Fest! Stissing House, owned by chef Clare de Boer, is a charming country restaurant in the historic town of Pine Plains, New York in Duchess County. Last weekend, 33-bakers
- [Planting a Japanese Maple Tree](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/planting-a-japanese-maple-tree.html) - Among my favorite trees is the Japanese maple - I've planted so many of them here at my farm. Yesterday, a nearby friend contacted me and told me she was redoing the landscaping around her home and had a 40-year-old Japanese maple she no longer needed. She asked if I would be interested in taking
- [Protecting My Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/protecting-my-dahlias.html) - My dahlia tubers are now well-protected for the winter. When in bloom, dahlias provide some of the garden's biggest and most spectacular flowers in many different sizes, forms, and colors. However, native to Mexico, dahlias are not winter-hardy and tend to split in freezing temperatures or mold in soggy, wet soil. In most areas outside
- [The Bonsai Courtyard at Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/the-bonsai-courtyard-at-longwood-gardens.html) - Bonsai is the centuries-old Japanese practice of dwarfing trees and growing them in containers. In fact, the word "bonsai" implies it - "bon" refers to a tray or shallow container, while "sai" means to plant or to grow. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is home to an incredible collection of bonsai trees. It includes
- [Planting More Spring-Blooming Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/planting-more-spring-blooming-bulbs.html) - If you live in the New York City area, daytime temperatures are expected to be in the 40s and 50s this weekend - a good time to plant those bulbs. My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been hard at work planting spring-flowering bulbs around my farm. The bulbs are from Colorblends Wholesale Flowerbulbs, a
- [Planting Bulbs Under My Pergola](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/planting-bulbs-under-my-pergola.html) - It’s time to plant all those spring-blooming bulbs! Every year, I plant thousands of spring-blooming bulbs here at my farm. Yesterday, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew started planting in my pergola garden - one of the first areas I see when I drive into my property. They planted camassias and alliums. The bulbs are
- [Orchids at Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/orchids-at-longwood-gardens.html) - Orchids are among the largest and most diverse groups of flowering plants with more than 25 thousand species found around the world. The Orchid House at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, is a place where one can view some stunning orchid specimens. Longwood features hundreds of beautiful potted orchids displayed in a newly restored
- [The Ginkgo Trees in Fall](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/the-ginkgo-trees-in-fall.html) - I have thousands and thousands of trees at my farm. Many were already well-established when I purchased the property, but the rest I've planted - in allées, in groves, as privacy hedges, around my pool, and in rows of my living maze. One type of tree, however, stands out this time every year - the
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Japan](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-shinjuku-gyoen-national-garden-in-japan.html) - Whenever friends, family, and colleagues travel, I always encourage them to take lots of photos - it's fun to see images from others taken during their vacations. Recently, our own Marquee Brands VP of Creative Services, Ryan Mesina, shared pictures from his trip to Japan in November 2024. Ryan, along with his partner, his mother,
- [The Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/the-chrysanthemum-festival-at-longwood-gardens.html) - If you're in or near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania now through November 16th, stop by and visit the Chrysanthemum Festival at Longwood Gardens. While I was at QVC earlier this week, I had the opportunity to see the colorful mum display. Longwood has a rich and varied history. For thousands of years, the native Lenni Lenape
- [My Woodland of Japanese Maple Trees in Autumn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/my-woodland-of-japanese-maple-trees-in-autumn.html) - This time of year my grove of Japanese maple trees is aglow with autumn color - bright yellow, blazing orange, and bold crimson red. Many of my Japanese maples are varieties of Acer palmatum - trees that have been cultivated in Japanese gardens for centuries. Over the last several years, I’ve planted many of these
- [Martha Stewart and Crumbl](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/martha-stewart-and-crumbl.html) - Here's some exciting news! I've launched some of my favorite dessert pastries and cookies with Crumbl! From now until November 8th, you can find seven of my best-loved sweet treats right on the Crumbl menu - Chocolate Tart Cookie, Coconut Layer Cake, Classic Fudge Brownie, Mile-High Lemon Pie, New York Cheesecake, Pumpkin Sheet Cake, and
- [Heirloom Chrysanthemum Workshop at Bear Creek Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/heirloom-chrysanthemum-workshop-at-bear-creek-farm.html) - This time of year, when most of the garden flowers have already faded, one stands out in a variety of gorgeous colors and forms - the heirloom chrysanthemum. Last week, I attended a very informative and inspiring Heirloom Chrysanthemum Workshop at Bear Creek Farm in Stanfordville, New York. Bear Creek Farm sells an array of
- [Relaunching My First Book, Entertaining](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/relaunching-my-first-book-entertaining.html) - It's out on bookstore shelves today - the relaunch of my very first book, Entertaining. Entertaining was first released in December 1982. And now after nearly 43 years, it's out again, identical to the first edition with all 300 recipes and 450 full-color photographs. The book is a comprehensive guide to entertaining, featuring my ideas
- [Displaying Potted Plants Around My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/displaying-potted-plants-around-my-home.html) - Houseplants bring life to any room. I love container plants, and whenever I am home I always like to keep a collection of interesting specimens in my enclosed porch, around my sitting room, and in my servery where I can see them every day. Most of my potted plants are kept in the greenhouse, so
- [The Garlic is Planted for Next Year](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/11/the-garlic-is-planted-for-next-year.html) - Another task is done. Next year's garlic crop is now planted. Fall is the ideal time to plant garlic. Doing it now allows the bulbs to establish good roots before winter, leading to larger and more flavorful cloves by the summer harvest. Every year, I plant two raised beds of garlic from Keene Garlic in
- [Preparing the Garlic for Planting](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/preparing-the-garlic-for-planting.html) - It's time to plant my next crop of garlic. Although garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, fall planting is recommended for most gardeners. This allows extra time for the bulbs to grow and become more flavorful for the summer harvest. Every year, I plant a big
- [Black Walnuts at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/black-walnuts-at-my-farm.html) - Here at my farm, I'm still enjoying some of the last harvests of the season. Recently, I picked a good amount of black walnuts from under a large tree growing near my pond. Black walnuts are the wild walnuts native to North America and related to hickory nuts and butternuts. They have thicker, harder shells
- [A Late October Harvest](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/a-late-october-harvest.html) - My garden just keeps on giving. Here at my farm my gardeners are still able to pick some wonderful vegetables from my large outdoor garden - at least until the first hard frost. A hard frost is when temperatures drop below 28-degrees Fahrenheit for at least four consecutive hours. So far we've had a pretty
- [Keene Garlic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/keene-garlic.html) - Garlic is among the most consumed vegetables in the United States. It's loved for its culinary flavor and for its many health benefits. I plant garlic in the fall of every year. My seed garlic comes from Keene Garlic, a family owned farm in Madison, Wisconsin that sells certified organic and naturally grown gourmet bulbs
- [Using Kubota](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/using-kubota.html) - Supporting a working farm is a huge responsibility and a tremendous amount of work. And to get all the many projects done throughout the year, I always encourage my crew to "use the right tools for the right jobs." Among my favorites are the tractors from Kubota, a leading manufacturer of all kinds of farming
- [Planting My Vegetable Greenhouse Raised Beds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/planting-my-vegetable-greenhouse-raised-beds.html) - I am so fortunate to always have delicious organic produce growing here at my Bedford, New York farm. As my outdoor grounds crew continues with fall chores, attention is directed toward planting my vegetable greenhouse. I love this greenhouse - its construction several years ago was inspired by Eliot Coleman, an expert in four-season farming.
- [Fall Chores at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/fall-chores-at-my-farm.html) - What 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 farm. My team has
- [Removing and Replacing Plants in a Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/removing-and-replacing-plants-in-a-garden.html) - Change is constant in a garden and a good time to remove and replace plants is now - during the dormant season. Yesterday, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew removed a patch of Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum, from a small area outside my citrus hoop house. Removing it during the dormant season minimizes shock and gives
- [Forcing Bulbs Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/forcing-bulbs-indoors.html) - One doesn't have to wait until spring to enjoy the fragrance and beauty of springtime blooms - just force some bulbs indoors. Forcing is the process of speeding up a bulb’s development by simulating the conditions of winter and spring - it's a way of fooling Mother Nature and tricking the bulb to bloom before
- [Moving My Tropical Potted Plants Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/moving-my-tropical-potted-plants-indoors.html) - All my tropical container plants are now safely stored indoors for the winter. I have quite a large collection of warm weather plants at my farm. Because I live in a four-season region, during colder months, it’s crucial these plants move inside, where the temperature and humidity levels can be monitored and controlled. Plants that
- [Securing My Espaliered European Hornbeams](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/securing-my-espaliered-european-hornbeams.html) - If you have any outdoor plants or trees growing along trellises at your home, be sure they are well secured for the winter. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata,' the columnar European hornbeam, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree. ‘Fastigiata’ means a narrow form with upright branches. This type of tree can be grown as an espalier, meaning its
- [Storing Norfolk Island Pines for the Winter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/storing-norfolk-island-pines-for-the-winter.html) - Caring for my precious potted plants means following a strict schedule, particularly at the end of the warm season. Just before the first frost, all my sensitive tropical specimens are gathered, groomed, organized, and placed in special greenhouses where temperature and humidity levels can be closely monitored and adjusted when necessary. Six Norfolk Island Pines,
- [Bear Creek Farm in Stanfordville, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/bear-creek-farm-in-stanfordville-new-york.html) - Whenever time allows, I always enjoy visiting area nurseries, gardens, and flower farms to see their inventory, learn about their plant varieties, and talk with their passionate growers. Not long ago, I visited Bear Creek Farm, an enchanting establishment in the tiny hamlet of Stanfordville, New York. It's where proprietor, Debra Kaye, grows hundreds of
- [Autumn Colors at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/autumn-colors-at-my-farm-2.html) - It's fall, and if you live in an area where foliage changes with the seasons, you know how exciting and beautiful this time of year can be. Here at my farm, the season hasn't quite hit its peak just yet, but the changing leaves are providing lots of color - vibrant hues of crimson, orange,
- [Fall Tasks at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/fall-tasks-at-my-farm.html) - As cooler weather sets in, my outdoor grounds crew rushes to complete the long list of fall tasks around my farm. One of the main projects is to gather and prepare all the tropical plants for winter storage, including all the specimens planted in decorative pots. Plants are removed from their vessels, trimmed where necessary,
- [Planting Parkland Pillar Birch Trees and Green Wall Spire Crabapples in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/planting-parkland-pillar-birch-trees-and-green-wall-spire-crabapples-in-my-maze.html) - If you’re looking for interesting, easy-to-care-for trees, but don't have a lot of space, consider one of the many unique and attractive tree types with narrow upright habits. I'm in the process of planting a living maze in a pasture just outside my Winter House. Much of the three-acre area is now complete and all
- [Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts.html) - The 2025 fall Rosen House Concert Series at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts is now in progress - please take the opportunity to attend one of their wonderful events if you're in the area. Caramoor, which is not far from my farm, is an 81-acre former country estate where art and music
- [Planting Hydrangeas in Fall](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/planting-hydrangeas-in-fall.html) - One of the best times to plant hydrangeas is in the fall - this gives time for the roots to get established before any harsh weather sets in. My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been planting a lot of hydrangeas over the last week - outside my peafowl pen and horse paddock, and around
- [Protecting Mums](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/protecting-mums.html) - Fall is here and so are cooler temperatures. How are you protecting your cold-sensitive plants? Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, are popular fall flowers. They come in a variety of bold colors and add gorgeous seasonal interest just as summer blooms begin to fade. Right now, I'm growing some beautiful heirloom mums from Bear Creek
- [Tracking Vital Signs in Horses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/tracking-vital-signs-in-horses.html) - When living with horses, grooming and monitoring basic vital signs are essential to their care and wellness. I currently have 12 equine residents - six Friesians, a Fell pony, and five donkeys. Caring for them is a huge responsibility, but it brings me great joy to see that they are happy and in the best
- [Planting Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/planting-roses.html) - It's always fun to plant a new garden - especially when it includes lots of beautiful, fragrant flowers. Remember all those bare-root roses I received from Star Roses and Plants last spring? After potting them up and caring for them all summer long, they're ready to finally transplant. I decided to plant them in a
- [A Martha Stewart Brand Summit](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/a-martha-stewart-brand-summit.html) - It's always inspiring to get together with colleagues, review our successes, and look to what's next. Recently, our own Marquee Brands hosted a Martha Stewart Brand Summit to gather teams, partners, and other collaborators for a day long meeting in New York City. I, along with members of our executive group, spoke about what we've
- [QVC and Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/qvc-and-longwood-gardens.html) - I always try to make the most of business trips by visiting beautiful and interesting places in between scheduled commitments. It's even better when I can combine the two. Last week, I traveled to QVC to debut my new fall/winter 2025 apparel collection. I was on several times that day with a special LIVE appearance
- [Changing a Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/changing-a-garden.html) - I am constantly looking for ways to change and improve the gardens around my farm. The area behind my Tenant House and across from my long clematis pergola is now in its third iteration. When I moved here, I planted it with rows and rows of beautiful ferns and tiger lilies. In 2018, I filled
- [Arranging Flowers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/arranging-flowers.html) - Among the many benefits of growing one's own flowers - they can be enjoyed both inside and out. It's always so nice to walk through the gardens and see a multitude of beautiful and colorful blooms. I also love using fresh, fragrant flowers to display in my home. Yesterday, my housekeeper, Enma Sandoval, made several
- [Moving My Strawberries](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/10/moving-my-strawberries.html) - Strawberries are among the easiest berries to grow. They're cold-hardy, adaptable, and can be planted in both garden beds and containers. Here at the farm, I am moving my strawberry patch to three long beds in the vegetable garden, so I can grow more delicious, sweet fruits to pick next summer. In past seasons, I've
- [Replacing a Viking Refrigerator](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/replacing-a-viking-refrigerator.html) - Here at my farm, there is always a long list of tasks to complete - among the most recent, replacing an old refrigerator in the prep kitchen of my guest house studio. Because my prep kitchen is used for multiple events and shoots, sometimes with several chefs and assistants working in the space at once,
- [Planting Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-carpinus-betulus-frans-fontaine.html) - I have many hornbeam hedges around my farm. They're hardy and provide changing texture and color during the year - green foliage in summer, golden yellow leaves in fall, and natural gray bare branches in winter. Last week, I decided to plant 22 hornbeams, Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine,' in my orchard, just outside the north
- [Japanese Maples from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/japanese-maples-from-monrovia.html) - For anyone passionate about gardening, it's always so rewarding to plant new specimens and watch them flourish. This week, I received a delivery of Japanese maples from Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in shrubs, perennials, annuals, ferns, grasses, and conifers with several nursery locations across the country. They're widely known for their Japanese maples
- [Planting Tilia Tomentosa Panel Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-tilia-tomentosa-panel-trees.html) - It's so much fun to watch the gardens, groves, and allées evolve and expand around my farm. Over the last couple of weeks, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been very busy planting 80-trees from Select Horticulture, Inc. in nearby Pound Ridge, New York. The selection of 15-foot trees includes London plane cylinder and
- [Planting Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' Cylinders in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-platanus-acerifolia-bloodgood-cylinders-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze is becoming more and more beautiful with the planting of each tree. I designed my maze to have a variety of different specimens. I wanted every turn to be both beautiful and interesting. These last couple of weeks, I've focused on the last third of the three-acre space, planting sizable linden trees,
- [Planting Tilia Euchlora Parasol Trees in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-tilia-euchlora-parasol-trees-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze continues to evolve with each group of interesting plantings. Recently, I received a large delivery of trees from Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York. Many of the specimens are linden trees, which I decided would look good in my maze. Last week, my crew planted a number of Tilia cordata
- [Picking Potatoes 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/picking-potatoes-2025.html) - My garden continues to produce bounties of beautiful fresh vegetables. Our latest harvest - potatoes! Not long ago, just before a thunderous rainstorm, my gardeners harvested the season's potatoes. Potatoes are from the perennial nightshade, Solanum tuberosum. As the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice, potatoes are grown from “seed potatoes," which
- [Planting Linden Trees in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-linden-trees-in-my-maze.html) - Here at my farm, my crew is rushing to get lots of beautiful trees planted. Early fall is one of the best times to plant because the soil temperature is still mild. Last week, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew unloaded and lined up 80 trees from my friends at Select Horticulture, Inc. in nearby
- [What One Can Find at Select Horticulture Inc. In Pound Ridge, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/what-one-can-find-at-select-horticulture-inc-in-pound-ridge-new-york.html) - Located on a scenic country road in Pound Ridge, New York, is Select Horticulture, Inc., a successful and trustworthy nursery offering premium quality trees and shrubs, large and unusual specimens, with both stand-alone and mature espaliered options. Visiting local nurseries is a great way to learn about the plants and trees that can flourish in
- [A Visit with Dan Hinkley, Dennis Schrader, and Bill Smith](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/a-visit-with-dan-hinkley-dennis-schrader-and-bill-smith.html) - For me, it's always enjoyable to get together with friends, take time from busy schedules, and tour my gardens. This week, I had the pleasure of hosting three passionate gardening experts for an afternoon at my farm - plantsman, author, horticulturist, and nurseryman, Dan Hinkley, and Dennis Schrader and Bill Smith, the owners of Landcraft
- [Celebrating the Launch of Elm Biosciences](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/celebrating-the-launch-of-elm-biosciences.html) - Have you heard the buzz? It's finally here! I'm so excited to share my new skin care brand with you - Elm Biosciences. My products are now available to shop! After five years of hard, behind-the-scenes work and endless hours of research, co-founder dermatologist Dhaval Bhanusali, and I, developed Elm Biosciences with an innovative and
- [Cleaning Air Ducts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/cleaning-air-ducts.html) - One of the responsibilities of being a homeowner is to make sure all the major appliances are always in good, working order. Keeping household equipment clean and well-functioning not only extends their lives, but can actually help reduce the risk of fire. Recently, I called in a team from The Butlers & Air Quality to
- [My Expanding Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/my-expanding-pinetum.html) - There is always so much to see and learn about at my farm. Over the years I have designed many gardens. One area that is constantly evolving is my pinetum - an arboretum of pine trees and other conifers I planted in a field behind my large Equipment Barn and near my weeping willow grove.
- [Testing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Camera](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/150916.html) - The world of technology is evolving every day and shows no signs of slowing down. I love technology and am always excited to test new devices and learn about the latest features and applications. Recently, I received the new Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Google's newest smartphone. Convenient to carry and easy to use, the
- [My Friesian Rescues are Settling In](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/my-friesian-rescues-are-settling-in.html) - It will take time for my newest Friesian horses, Ulysses and Stewart, to fully acclimate to life at my farm, but so far these handsome steeds are doing excellently. This bonded pair arrived last week from The Dorset Equine Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Vermont dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming at-risk horses.
- [Rescuing Two Friesians](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/rescuing-two-friesians.html) - My farm is now home to two more very sweet, handsome Friesian horses. For some time, my horse manager, Helen Peparo, and I, have been following the progress of two horses under the care of The Dorset Equine Rescue, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in southwestern Vermont dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming at-risk horses. The
- [Baling the Second Cut of Hay in Run-In Field](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/baling-the-second-cut-of-hay-in-run-in-field.html) - It was another good, warm, sunny day here at my farm - perfect weather for continuing the hay baling process. Earlier this week, my outdoor grounds crew cut and tossed an entire hayfield to begin the crucial drying process in preparation for baling. Yesterday, they raked the hay into windrows, then harvested and stacked 208
- [Second Cut of Hay Process Begins](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/second-cut-of-hay-process-begins.html) - Here at my farm, it's that time of year again - when my outdoor grounds crew starts the process of harvesting the second cut of hay. In most cases, hay is cut during the late bud or early bloom stage to maximize its nutritional value. Yesterday, my outdoor grounds crew cut and tedded the hay
- [Edging My Carriage Roads](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/edging-my-carriage-roads.html) - This time of year is great for starting all those lawn maintenance chores. Here at my farm, my outdoor grounds crew is busy edging the carriage roads, so they look crisp and clean - it's a task we do once a year. Edging roads, lawns, and around garden beds can be done manually with a
- [Planting Azaleas from First Editions Shrubs and Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-azaleas-from-first-editions-shrubs-and-trees.html) - A good time to plant is when temperatures are mild, so roots can get established without the stress of summer heat. Last week, it was pleasant enough to get some potted azaleas in the ground. The plants came from First Editions Shrubs and Trees, a brand of premium evergreens and perennials from the fifth-generation, family
- [Planting a Garden of Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/planting-a-garden-of-hydrangeas.html) - Another outdoor chore is checked off my long list - so much is getting done this season. My farm sits on 153 acres of gardens, pastures, and woodlands. Every year, I work hard to design new garden spaces and enhance existing ones. I take into consideration a plant's growing needs and mature size and plant
- [Grooming the Winter House Terrace Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/grooming-the-winter-house-terrace-gardens.html) - Another annual summertime task is checked off the list. Along one side of my home overlooking the farm, I have a large stone terrace constructed with formal hedged gardens. For the upper parterres, I selected contrasting evergreen shrubs – boxwood, and golden barberry. To provide interest, these shrubs are sheared to different heights, creating a
- [Picking Farm Grown Onions](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/picking-farm-grown-onions.html) - My vegetable garden just keeps on giving - this week, some beautiful farm-grown onions. The onion, Allium cepa, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Onions are hardy, easy to grow, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. I plant a lot of onions every year. I use
- [Cleaning Garlic for Storage](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/cleaning-garlic-for-storage.html) - This year's garlic is ready to use! I grow a lot of garlic here at my Bedford, New York farm and up at Skylands, my home in Maine. I plant it in the fall, harvest it the following summer, and then let it thoroughly cure in a dry, warm place. Yesterday, the garlic was cleaned
- [Daily Grooming for My Cats](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/09/daily-grooming-for-my-cats.html) - Every day is a pet grooming day here at my farm. Although cats are remarkably clean, well-groomed animals, I've always been a firm believer in regular brushing, combing, and bathing. Here at my farm, I have six felines. Three of them are long haired and reside in my Winter House - my silver shaded Persian
- [My Garden Maze in Late Summer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/my-garden-maze-in-late-summer.html) - My three year old garden maze is filling in so wonderfully. The three-acre pasture just outside my Winter House is the setting for my maze. Since work began I've planted a variety of different hedges, espaliers, trees, and shrubs - hundreds of specimens that I selected to add texture and interest, and all according to
- [A Special Photo Shoot at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/a-special-photo-shoot-at-my-farm.html) - It was a beautiful summer afternoon - just perfect for a special photo shoot at my farm. Some time ago, my outdoor grounds crew foreman, Chhiring Sherpa, asked if his daughter and her fiancé could take some wedding photos in my gardens. Chhiring has worked with me for more than 25-years, so I was delighted
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to Lisbon, Portugal](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-lisbon-portugal.html) - It's always fun to see photos from others taken during their vacations. Here at my farm, whenever a member of my team returns from a trip or special occasion, I encourage them to share their images on my blog. This year, my operations manager, Matt Krack, and his two sons traveled to Lisbon, Portugal for
- [Caring for My Boxwood](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/caring-for-my-boxwood.html) - Late summer continues to be very busy. My outdoor grounds crew and gardeners are all working very hard to keep everything looking its best. I love boxwood, Buxus, and have hundreds of these bold green shrubs growing all over my farm. I take very special care of these specimens. In winter, they are covered in
- [Blog Memories: Making the Perfect Steamed Egg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-making-the-perfect-steamed-egg-3.html) - Here's a post from January 30, 2021 - and a good weekend meal idea. Why not have a delicious steamed egg for breakfast? So many of my readers and viewers ask me how to make the perfect steamed egg - when the white of the egg is firm, and the yolk is silky, creamy, and
- [Blog Memories: Visiting Ladew Topiary Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-visiting-ladew-topiary-gardens.html) - Here's a fun blog post originally published last spring on May 12, 2025 - my visit to Ladew Topiary Gardens. I always try to make the most of business trips by visiting beautiful and interesting places in between scheduled commitments. During a recent visit to Maryland I had the opportunity to visit Ladew Topiary Gardens
- [Blog Memories: The Lyndhurst Mansion](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-the-lyndhurst-mansion.html) - Enjoy this encore blog posting which originally ran on June 14, 2024. If you're planning to be in or near Westchester County, New York this summer, try to visit Lyndhurst, a magnificent Gothic Revival country estate and National Historic Landmark located on 67 sprawling acres beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Lyndhurst, which is also
- [Blog Memories: My Guinea Fowl](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-my-guinea-fowl.html) - Here's a blog post from August 16, 2022 - all about my Guinea Fowl. So many of you love the updates on the babies at the farm - currently, the youngest are five young Guinea fowl and a peachick incubated and hatched right here. They’re doing very well eating, drinking, and enjoying all the sights
- [Blog Memories: Visiting Wethersfield Estate & Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-visiting-wethersfield-estate-garden-2.html) - Enjoy this encore blog posting which originally ran on September 27th, 2022. It features my visit to a wonderful and historic garden. I love visiting gardens around the country and around the world - especially when they are as enchanting and as beautiful as Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Amenia, New York. Wethersfield was the
- [Blog Memories: Dinner at New York City's Elio's](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-dinner-at-new-york-citys-elios.html) - This encore blog was originally posted on July 29, 2024. Do you have a favorite classic neighborhood restaurant? One that's known for its delicious homemade dishes and traditional and relaxed décor? I've been dining at New York City's Elio's for 35-years. In fact, it was where I had my first date after my divorce in
- [Blog Memories: Peach Cobbler Made with Fruits from My Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/blog-memories-peach-cobbler-made-with-fruits-from-my-orchard.html) - My blog team is taking a brief summer break, so for the next week we'll be posting some of our favorite blogs from years past. This one was originally posted on July 24, 2024. No plants give sweeter returns than fruit trees. Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. My large orchard here
- [Using Soaker Hoses from Gilmour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/using-soaker-hoses-from-gilmour.html) - Will you be out in the yard watering plants this weekend? On my big farm, it takes a lot of close monitoring to stay on top of the watering tasks. I use many hoses, a variety of sprinklers, and now soakers that can also help irrigate at night, making the entire process more efficient and
- [A Summer Estate Sale in Purchase, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/a-summer-estate-sale-in-purchase-new-york.html) - If you're in or near Purchase, New York next Friday and Saturday, August 22nd and 23rd, make some time for an estate sale at a beautiful and historic home – the entire contents of the residence is up for sale. Whether or not you're searching for something specific, you'll have a great time. Some of
- [Using Tools from STIHL Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/using-tools-from-stihl-inc.html) - Here at my farm, I always try to impress upon my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew to "use the right tool for the right job" - for efficiency and for safety. Among our favorites are the durable, easy-to-use items from STIHL. I've been using STIHL products for a long time. STIHL is recognized as a
- [Summer Trees Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/summer-trees-around-my-farm.html) - Summer weather here at my farm is expected to be very hot and humid today - possibly climbing to 90-degrees Fahrenheit. By this time every year many plants have already reached their flowering peak for the season, but the trees, most of which I've planted through the years, are still so beautiful and lush with
- [More Chores Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/more-chores-around-the-farm.html) - Rain or shine, chores have to be done each and every day. Here at my farm, my gardeners, housekeepers, stable team and outdoor grounds crew are constantly working off a running list of important tasks. During the summer season, these include pruning and grooming the trees and shrubs, watering all the garden beds, maintaining equipment,
- [Another Harvest from My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/another-harvest-from-my-vegetable-garden.html) - There’s always so much to harvest in the vegetable garden this time of year. What are you picking from the garden this weekend? Yesterday, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, harvested another large bounty - artichokes, carrots, eggplants, radishes, beets, potatoes, leeks, and some of the season's first tomatoes. Once the vegetables are picked, they're brought
- [Pruning the Cotinus in the Allée](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/pruning-the-cotinus-in-the-allee.html) - In order to keep my farm and its gardens, allées, and groves as beautiful as possible, I pay lots of attention to the maintenance and care of all my trees and shrubs. In 2019, I decided to plant an allée along the carriage road through the lower hayfields. I planted a selection of London plane
- [Artist Sheila Berger on "The Martha Stewart Podcast"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/artist-sheila-berger-on-the-martha-stewart-podcast.html) - If you haven't already, please tune in to "The Martha Stewart Podcast." These shows are when I sit down for one-on-one conversations with fascinating people from all walks of life to learn how their individual careers began, how they have evolved, and what tips they have for listeners. These talks are filled with information, inspiration,
- [Polishing My Copper](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/polishing-my-copper.html) - My collection of copper, with its shiny rose-gold hue, always looks so beautiful after a good cleaning. This week, my housekeeper, Elvira Rojas, took on the task of cleaning and polishing many of the copper pieces displayed in my studio kitchen. Copper is a soft, malleable and ductile metal with a distinct pinkish-orange color. It's
- [Using Speed Queen Washers and Dryers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/using-speed-queen-washers-and-dryers.html) - Managing laundry for a large, working farm is a huge task. It's crucial that all the necessary appliances are always in good, working order. Several loads of laundry are done here every day - clothes and towels, horse blankets and saddle pads, cleaning rags, mats, etc. To keep up with it all, I have washers
- [My Lovable Cats](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/my-lovable-cats.html) - I'm always happy to share photos of my pets - so many of you ask about them. They're all doing excellently, including my growing group of lovable cats. Here at my farm, I have six felines. Three of them reside in my Winter House - my silver shaded Persian Magnolia, my dilute calico Persian Dahlia,
- [A Wonderful Harvest from My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/a-wonderful-harvest-from-my-garden.html) - Here at my farm we're picking lots of wonderful and nutritious produce from the garden. Earlier this week, my head gardener Ryan McCallister harvested a bounty of vegetables - beans, artichokes, peppers, eggplants, carrots, onions, and more. And, we also picked nearly a bushel of peaches - that's almost 50-pounds of delicious, sweet fruits. A
- [Getting Lots of Work Done at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/08/getting-lots-of-work-done-at-my-farm.html) - After days of hot, humid weather with temperatures in the high 80s and 90s, we're finally getting a brief respite here at the farm - a noticeably cooler day in the 70s with a little less humidity. My crew is always busy. Once a week, I create very detailed lists of all that needs to
- [Checking on My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/checking-on-my-vegetable-garden-2.html) - Here in the Northeast, temperatures today are expected to hit the mid 80s - a little break following this week's humid heat wave. Despite the uncomfortable summer weather, the growing vegetables at my farm are thriving. The artichokes, eggplants, peppers, onions, carrots, and beans, etc. are all doing so well. With a garden this large,
- [My Lush Stewartia Garden in Summer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/my-lush-stewartia-garden-in-summer.html) - Across from my long and winding pergola is my Stewartia garden - it, too, is looking so beautiful this time of year. My Stewartia Garden was once planted with rows and rows of ferns and lilies. Now, the garden still has growing tiger lilies and ferns, but it is also filled with lush Stewartia trees,
- [My Long Pergola Garden in Summer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/my-long-pergola-garden-in-summer.html) - It's definitely mid-summer when my long and winding pergola is full of striking orange-colored tiger lily blooms. This pergola, located on one side of a carriage road near my Tenant House, goes through several transformations during the year. In winter, the beds are bare and the bordering boxwood is enveloped in protective burlap. In late
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to the Museum of Modern Art](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-museum-of-modern-art.html) - If you're in New York City any time between now and September 27th, try to make a visit to the Museum of Modern Art, MoMA, and see Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers. It's a beautiful exhibition of drawings by the pioneering artist. Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) was a Swedish painter and mystic
- [My Tennis Court Hydrangeas One Year Later](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/my-tennis-court-hydrangeas-one-year-later.html) - It's always nice to share photos of the "before" and "after" of a garden project. My farm sits on more than 150 acres of gardens, pastures, and woodlands. Every year, I work hard to design new garden spaces and enhance existing ones. I take into consideration a plant's growing needs and mature size and then
- [Dividing a Walking Iris](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/dividing-a-walking-iris.html) - I always enjoy growing my own plants, but there’s something even more exciting and gratifying about propagating them - producing plants by dividing, grafting, or rooting cuttings from existent stems. Recently, I asked my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, to divide one large walking iris into four smaller ones. Walking iris, or fan iris, Neomarica caerulea,
- [Summer Chores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/summer-chores.html) - 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 weather but unfortunately, no significant rain and the next couple of days are expected to be uncomfortably warm once again. Supporting a working farm is a huge
- [Picking Garlic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/picking-garlic.html) - 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 the bed is completely dry. Knowing when garlic is ready to pick can be tricky. If it’s harvested too soon, the cloves are small and underdeveloped. If
- [Maintaining My Dahlia Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/maintaining-my-dahlia-garden.html) - 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 until the first frost. My all-dahlia garden is planted in a large bed behind my vegetable greenhouse. I have flowers ranging from small to giant dinner-plate size
- [My Thriving Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/my-thriving-pinetum.html) - 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 evergreens and other conifers located behind my giant Equipment shed. Earlier this year, I expanded the pinetum under my grove of weeping willows and planted a number
- [David Hockney 25 at the Fondation Louis Vuitton](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/david-hockney-25-at-the-fondation-louis-vuitton.html) - 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 Louis Vuitton that runs until August 31st. The Fondation Louis Vuitton is dedicating five months and 11 galleries to the renowned British painter, graphic artist, and photographer,
- [Picking Lots of Blueberries](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/picking-lots-of-blueberries-2.html) - 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. I love to use them for jams, jellies, and pies, but they’re also wonderful with cereal, in pancakes and cobblers, and of course, in handfuls on their
- [It's Busy in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/its-busy-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - 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 continue to keep the gardens looking their best. Despite the uncomfortable summer weather, my vegetable garden is doing great. To keep it thriving, it must also be
- [Planting Lilacs from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/planting-lilacs-from-monrovia.html) - 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, I have an allée of lilac hedges that explodes with gorgeous, sweet-smelling flower clusters every May. Not long ago, as part of a delivery of plants from
- [Planting Rhododendrons from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/planting-rhododendrons-from-monrovia.html) - 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 well-nurtured shrubs, perennials, annuals, ferns, grasses, and conifers with several nursery locations across the country. I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens and I knew
- [Delighted Pets](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/delighted-pets.html) - 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 about Delighted Pets, a local business in nearby Brewster, New York that offers boarding and daycare services focused on canine enrichment, positive behavioral reinforcement, and well-supervised outdoor
- [Photography Lessons from Mindy Vèissid](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/photography-lessons-from-mindy-veissid.html) - Nowadays, while many have access to a smartphone for sharing pictures or posting on social media, there's something very special about capturing high-quality images with a manual camera. My granddaughter, Jude, is an avid and experienced photographer. Not long ago, she and three of her friends participated in a week-long course under Jude's instructor, celebrated
- [Peacocks and Peahens in Summer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/peacocks-and-peahens-in-summer.html) - Summer weather here at my farm continues to be very hot and humid with temperatures in the high 80s. I've been watching all my animals very closely to make sure they're well-hydrated and comfortable. My peacocks and peahens live in a large, fully-enclosed yard located just outside my stable and near my Linden Allée. I
- [The Fruits of My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/the-fruits-of-my-farm.html) - So many delicious fruits are growing here at my Bedford, New York farm. Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. This summer, I've already picked many boxes of berries, but all the others - the peaches, apples, and pears are developing so nicely. I have an orchard around my pool filled with a
- [Photos by Carlos "Uno"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/photos-by-carlos-uno.html) - It’s always interesting and fun to view the familiar through someone else’s lens. My longtime driver, Carlos "Uno" Villamil, is an avid photographer. In the evening just before the sun begins to set, he often takes my four dogs out for a walk around the farm, snapping pictures along the way - of the gardens,
- [Early July in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/early-july-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - What a difference a few weeks make. Despite some really hot and humid summer weather, the growing vegetables at my farm are thriving. I walk through the garden whenever I can. I've been picking artichokes, peas, fava beans, cauliflower, and others. Recently, my daughter also came up to harvest vegetables for her and her children.
- [Staking Tomatoes in the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/staking-tomatoes-in-the-garden.html) - How are your tomato plants doing? Mine are growing excellently with careful planning and maintenance. Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum, grow on vines, so it is crucial to provide strong structures to which the vines can cling and climb. Some use pre-made tomato cages. I like to use tall bamboo stakes for supports. Bamboo is attractive, easy
- [Blooming Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/blooming-hydrangeas.html) - Are the hydrangeas blooming where you are? Here at my farm, the hydrangeas are starting to put on quite a show with more blooms showing up every day. My hydrangea border is located down the carriage road from my hoop houses and across from my chicken coops. It is home to a selection of colorful
- [Staking Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/staking-dahlias.html) - Bright, beautiful, and colorful dahlias are starting to bloom here at my farm. Dahlias begin to flower with great profusion just as many summer plants pass their prime, and they last right up until the first frost. My dahlia garden is tucked behind my vegetable greenhouse in an area exposed to full sun and protected
- [A Visit to Scotts Miracle-Gro Headquarters](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/a-visit-to-scotts-miracle-gro-headquarters.html) - As a passionate gardener, I am always very interested in learning how I can improve my gardens. This past spring, I travelled to Marysville, Ohio, to visit the Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, the world’s largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products. The Scotts Company was founded in 1868 by O.M. Scott as a premium
- [Transforming My Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/07/transforming-my-greenhouse-gardens.html) - Totally transforming an existing garden bed is a good way to revitalize an outdoor space. The two garden beds in front of my main greenhouse were once home to my currant bushes. Six years ago, I moved the berries and created more formal gardens with hostas and white lilies. Recently, I decided the beds would
- [Limbing Up Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/limbing-up-trees.html) - As the owner of many gardens, groves, and allées, I am constantly looking at all the trees, making sure they are in good condition. Pruning is one of the biggest and most important gardening chores. Not only does pruning improve the overall health of the plants, it also prevents disease, and encourages better growth. When
- [A Year-Long Collaboration with Maman](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-year-long-collaboration-with-maman.html) - If you live anywhere near Maman, the American French-inspired chain of bakery-cafés open in several states, Washington, D.C., and Canada, please stop in and try one of the five newest menu items! Maman and I have teamed up for a year-long collaboration that now includes some of my own favorite savory and sweet treats at
- [An Early Summer Luncheon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/an-early-spring-luncheon.html) - Business gatherings are always so much more enjoyable when accompanied by a delicious homemade meal. Yesterday, I hosted a small luncheon at my home for a group of partners. I, along with food editor and chef Sarah Carey, planned a wonderful early summer menu for nine guests that started with chilled corn soup - so
- [My First Cut of Hay 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/my-first-cut-of-hay-2025.html) - I now have lots of newly baled hay here at my farm. This first cut of the season is higher in fiber and lower in protein and fat - my horses will love it. One of my objectives at my farm has always been to practice self-sufficiency. When I moved here, I designated three separate
- [Water, Water, Water...](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/water-water-water.html) - We're expecting a much cooler day here in the Northeast after the first extreme heat wave of the year - temperatures this week soared into the high 90s. When it's very hot and humid, it's crucial my animals have access to cool water and lots of shade. I also make sure my outdoor grounds crew
- [Pruning and Grooming My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/pruning-and-grooming-my-maze.html) - It's so important to keep up with the maintenance and care of the many trees and plants here at my Bedford, New York farm. Three years ago, I started creating a garden maze of interesting hedges, espaliers, and shrubs in the pasture across the carriage road from my Winter House terrace. I've planted hundreds of
- [A Guest Blog from a Trip to the Turks and Caicos](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-the-turks-and-caicos.html) - In keeping with one of my favorite sayings, "learn something new every day," I always enjoy seeing photos from others taken during their vacations. Not long ago, my executive assistant, Dorian Arrich, traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands located in the Lucayan Archipelago of the the Atlantic Ocean and northern West Indies. The Turks
- [A Garden Tour for the Bedford Garden Club](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-garden-tour-for-the-bedford-garden-club.html) - The gardens are constantly changing - anyone who comes to visit always sees something new. Most of the private garden tours at my farm are conducted in the spring and early summer - I host a select few every year. Yesterday, I welcomed a lovely group of 25 fellow members from the Bedford Garden Club
- [Trees at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/trees-at-my-farm.html) - Summer officially starts today and here at my farm, it's expected to be sunny with temperatures in the 80s. It amazes me how quickly everything grows from day to day. All the trees are so lush with foliage, some showing off pretty blooms. I've planted thousands of trees over the years - displayed in allées,
- [Pruning Hornbeam Hedges](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/pruning-hornbeam-hedges.html) - It's that time of year again, when the hornbeam hedges around my farm need to be pruned and groomed. This week my outdoor grounds crew trimmed the tall hornbeam hedges in front of my main greenhouse. The English hornbeam, Carpinus betulus, is a fast-growing deciduous tree. It can grow about four to five feet per
- [Clematis Blooming Under My Pergola](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/clematis-blooming-under-my-pergola.html) - Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines and they're just beginning to bloom beautifully at my farm. Over the years I have grown many varieties of this wonderful plant. When I purchased my Bedford, New York farm, I knew I wanted to build a long, winding pergola where I
- [My Vegetable Garden in June](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/my-vegetable-garden-in-june.html) - My large vegetable garden is so much fun to visit right now because of all the growing produce - there’s something new popping up every day. This garden, which is now in its third growing season, is already planted with many wonderful crops - tomatoes, brassicas, artichokes, fava beans, celery, carrots, sweet and hot peppers,
- [Now There Are Three Persian Cats at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/now-there-are-three-persian-cats-at-my-farm.html) - And Lilium makes three - three Persian cats at Cantitoe Corners. If you follow my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen photos of my newest resident feline, Lilium. She's a brown Persian longhair I adopted through Rock 'N Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Bedford Hills, New York, not far from my farm.
- [A New Paddock for My Donkeys](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-new-paddock-for-my-donkeys.html) - There's always lots to do here at my farm. Among my latest projects - creating a shadier paddock for my donkeys. I have several large pastures - enclosed spaces where my Friesians, Fell pony, and donkeys are turned out to exercise and graze every day. For the summer, I decided to move my donkeys to
- [Helping Orphaned Squirrels Found at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/helping-orphaned-squirrels-found-at-my-farm.html) - What would you do if you found an orphaned baby squirrel? Three months ago, my outdoor grounds crew found three baby squirrels in the trunk of a fallen tree at my farm. They were just days old, hairless, and each only about one to two inches long. When finding any baby wild animal, it's important
- [Pan-Roasted Ribeye Pork Chops with Basil Aioli & Bacon-Corn Succotash from Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/pan-roasted-ribeye-pork-chops-with-basil-aioli-bacon-corn-succotash-from-marley-spoon.html) - What dishes are on your family's menu? Here at my farm, everyone gets to enjoy Marley Spoon! Every week, I receive several meal kits to test in my kitchen and share with my staff. I like to try as many recipes as possible to ensure we're sharing the best ones with all of you. Yesterday,
- [A "Super Fans" Road Trip](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-super-fans-road-trip.html) - The trip did not end at Cantitoe Corners... After my "Super Fans" luncheon and garden tour last week, members of the group traveled together to visit some familiar shops, studios, and eateries in the area - the Orangerie Garden + Home, a charming shop and nursery owned by my friend Anthony Bellomo in Millbrook, New
- [Blooming Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/blooming-roses.html) - Hard to resist the intoxicating scent of a garden rose. I have many, many roses - a group of my newly released Martha Stewart hybrid tea roses and a collection of climbers are planted in a cutting garden adjacent to my chickens coops, but I also have roses in my perennial flower garden, in my
- [Photos Taken by My Devoted Fans at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/photos-taken-by-my-devoted-fans-at-my-farm.html) - It's always so much fun to see the familiar through someone else's lens. After last week's event celebrating 30 "Super Fans" of the Martha Stewart brand, many of them sent in their own photos taken from the day's events - the breakfast on my terrace parterre, the walking tour through my gardens, and the luncheon
- [A Day with Devoted Fans at My Farm, Part 2](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-day-with-devoted-fans-at-my-farm-part-2.html) - Everyone who attended this week's "Super Fans" luncheon and garden tour are still sharing photos and stories about all the fun they had. Devotees came from all over for the special occasion - Wisconsin, Illinois, Massachusetts, California, Pennsylvania, Missouri, Maryland, Florida, West Virginia, Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan, Quebec, Ontario, Texas, Minnesota, Indiana, North Carolina, and
- [A Day with Devoted Fans at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-day-with-devoted-fans-at-my-farm.html) - I always enjoy entertaining at my farm, but it is even more memorable when my guests are the enthusiastic, creative and loyal devotees of the Martha Stewart brand. Yesterday, I hosted a day celebrating 30 individuals who have not only followed this blog but have also read my magazines, watched my television and radio shows,
- [A Garden Party and Podcast with Threads](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/a-garden-party-podcast-with-threads.html) - Be sure to tune in to my newest podcast on the iHeart media app, or wherever you get your podcasts. Today I'm releasing another interesting, fun, and humorous episode - this one in partnership with the social media, microblogging service Threads operated by Meta. Not long ago, Threads hosted a garden party to celebrate my
- [Sago Palms Outside My Stable](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/sago-palms-outside-my-stable.html) - With many upcoming events here at my farm, there is always so much work to do to get everything ready. My outdoor grounds crew is busy moving large potted tropical plants to their designated warm weather locations. Seven months out of the year, these specimens are kept inside temperature and humidity controlled greenhouses where they
- [Potted Plants Around My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/06/potted-plants-around-my-pool.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're always working off a long list of gardening tasks. This time of year, these projects include putting out lots of my potted plants. During the warmer months, I always display lots of potted plants around my home - on the terrace parterre, in the courtyard behind my
- [Planting the Skylands Terrace 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-the-skylands-terrace-2025.html) - My large “iced terrace” at Skylands, my home overlooking Seal Harbor, is planted for the summer! Every year, I like to spend Memorial Day weekend up in Maine planting all the large outdoor urns, pots, and troughs. It is quite an undertaking, but it's become a fun tradition especially with the friends and colleagues that
- [A Well-Fitted Saddle for My Horse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/a-well-fitted-saddle-for-my-horse.html) - I am an avid horseback rider and love to go out for rides on my trusted Friesians. A crucial part of riding is making sure the horse has a well-fitted saddle. An improper fit can cause a rider's weight to be distributed unevenly resulting in pressure points, rub marks, and soreness on the horse's back.
- [My Blooming Herbaceous Peonies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/my-blooming-herbaceous-peonies.html) - It's that time of year when my herbaceous peony garden is blooming! I’m always amazed by the dazzling display of these beautiful flowers - it’s one of the most anticipated sights at my Bedford, New York farm. Friends and family love the peonies as much as I do and rush to see them in all
- [Planting More Azaleas Around My Pond](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-more-azaleas-around-my-pond.html) - More bright and colorful azaleas now surround my newly refurbished pond and I can't wait to see them bloom in the coming years. Over the weekend, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew planted another 80 beautiful orange and yellow azaleas in the area surrounding my pond. I hope you caught a glimpse of them on
- [Planting Weeping Willows](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-weeping-willows.html) - Weeping willows are wide and tall with graceful curtains of drooping branches that sweep the ground. I have several groves of weeping willow trees growing at my farm, one that includes more than 25 in a marshy area along one side of a hayfield. I decided to add more weeping willows in this location to
- [Planting Martha Stewart Hybrid Tea Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-martha-stewart-hybrid-tea-roses.html) - One thing I love is the intoxicating scent of a garden rose, especially the newly released Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose. My new rose has large pink blooms, dark green foliage, and a most wonderful and sweet fragrance. It was bred by Meilland, a six-generation family-owned rose-growing business, and was launched in North America through
- [Planting in the Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-in-the-pinetum.html) - My pinetum continues to evolve with the planting of more interesting specimens. Recently, I purchased a few plantings from Conifer Kingdom, an Oregon-based company that sells more than 600 conifer varieties from sapling to large, mature trees. Conifer Kingdom is a longtime participating vendor at the Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plant & Garden Antiques
- [Jameela Jamil on "The Martha Stewart Podcast"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/jameela-jamil-on-the-martha-stewart-podcast.html) - So many of you are enjoying "The Martha Stewart Podcast." These shows are when I sit down for one-on-one conversations with fascinating people from all walks of life to learn how their individual careers began, how they have evolved, and what stories they can share with listeners. These talks are filled with information, inspiration, and
- [A Luncheon at Patsy Pollack's Country Cottage](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/a-luncheon-at-patsy-pollacks-country-cottage.html) - Spring is the perfect time of year for dining al fresco with friends. After a delightful and successful morning at the Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plants & Garden Antiques Sale in Lakeville, Connecticut, we drove to a tranquil town in New York State, where we enjoyed a lovely lunch at the weekend home
- [Trade Secrets 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/trade-secrets-2025.html) - Among my favorite events of the year is the Trade Secrets Garden Tours and Rare Plant & Garden Antiques Sale - it's one of the few events that goes on my calendar every year. This past Sunday, a group of colleagues and friends accompanied me to the event in the picturesque town of Lakeville, Connecticut.
- [A Spring Garden Tour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/a-spring-garden-tour-2.html) - Spring is always a wonderful time for a garden tour. Every now and then, I agree to open my gardens for a small number of private walking tours. Last week, I gave the first one of the season. It was for a group of business colleagues and retail partners. I walked them through various gardens,
- [A Spring Business Luncheon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/a-spring-business-luncheon.html) - Sometimes, getting out of the office and enjoying a business meeting and a delicious spring meal at my farm... is a very good thing. Yesterday, I hosted a delightful luncheon at my home for a group of business colleagues and associates. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, and I, collaborated on a
- [May at the NYBG](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/may-at-the-nybg.html) - There's no better place to find gardening ideas and inspirations than at a botanical garden, especially the New York Botanical Garden - a national historic landmark and major educational institution. If you haven't yet been to the NYBG, I encourage you to visit. There’s always something beautiful to see - right now, its perennial plants
- [My Hosta Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/my-hosta-garden.html) - There's always something to admire in the gardens, even on a day of ground soaking rains. Five years ago I planted hundreds of hosta plants down behind my chicken coop yard and across the carriage road from my allée of lilacs. I first got the plants as bare-root cuttings and kept them in a cold
- [Potted Plants Outdoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/potted-plants-outdoors.html) - The outdoor terraces and stone ledges around my Winter House are filled with potted plants. This time of year, I always display a variety of warm weather specimens around my home - potted flowering plants, small evergreens, and even some ground covers look good planted together in urns. This week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister,
- [My Pergola Garden in May](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/my-pergola-garden-in-may.html) - I hope you caught a glimpse of my pergola garden on @MarthaStewart48 - it is putting on such a colorful and gorgeous display. Soon after I bought my Bedford, New York farm, I built a long pergola along the carriage road leading to my home. Over the years, I've added lots of bulbs and perennials
- [Visiting Ladew Topiary Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/visiting-ladew-topiary-gardens.html) - I always try to make the most of business trips by visiting beautiful and interesting places in between scheduled commitments. During a recent visit to Maryland I had the opportunity to visit Ladew Topiary Gardens in Monkton, just north of Baltimore. Ladew features more than 100 larger than life topiary forms across 22 acres and
- [Blog Memories: Planting Stewartia Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/blog-memories-planting-stewartia-trees.html) - This encore blog was originally posted on April 16th of last year. Do you know why the Japanese stewartia tree is one of my favorites? "Stewart" is my last name after all. The Japanese stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia, is a small, slow-growing, all-season performer that shows off fresh green leaves in spring, white flowers resembling single
- [Blog Memories: Planting Ginkgo biloba Goldspire™ Obelisk Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/blog-memories-planting-ginkgo-biloba-goldspire-obelisk-trees.html) - Enjoy this encore blog post which originally ran on May 3rd of last year - the planting of six new and interesting trees around my pool. Adding just one type of tree, bush, or plant can totally transform a space. I enjoy planting interesting and beautiful specimens that add texture and beauty at different times
- [Blog Memories: Growing Asparagus](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/blog-memories-growing-asparagus.html) - While my blog team is away for a long weekend, enjoy this encore blog originally posted on April 30, 2024. Ever wonder how asparagus is grown? Every spring, we harvest bunches of delicious asparagus. Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, are the edible shoots, commonly called spears, that rise early in the season from underground stems called crowns.
- [Moving Plants Outdoors for the Season](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/moving-plants-outdoors-for-the-season.html) - It's that time of year again, when all my beautiful potted plants are brought outdoors for display. I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens at my Bedford, New York farm. During the winter, they are all stored in special greenhouses. Once the warm weather arrives, they are all brought outdoors - some go
- [Creating My Pond Garden, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/creating-my-pond-garden-part-ii.html) - And with a little patience and elbow grease, my pond garden is all planted. Last week, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew worked tirelessly to get more than 100 lush and healthy azaleas, ferns, and trees in the ground. All the azaleas are from White's Nursery in Germantown, Maryland. White’s Nursery specializes in azaleas as
- [Staking the Herbaceous Peonies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/staking-the-herbaceous-peonies-2.html) - The peony stakes are up, which means the countdown to bloom is on! It's one of the most anticipated sights on the farm - when my herbaceous peony garden is in full bloom. It's usually late May or early June when the beds are filled with large, imposing flowers. True perennials, herbaceous peonies can live
- [Planting a Boxwood Border](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/planting-a-boxwood-border-2.html) - A planting transformation project is now complete and looks absolutely terrific. Not long ago, I received 105 'Little Mister' boxwood shrubs from Star Roses and Plants in West Grove, Pennsylvania - a company of brands that focuses on breeding and introducing stronger, more disease resistant specimens. I decided the boxwood would look best as a
- [Creating My Pond Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/creating-my-pond-garden.html) - Another beautiful garden is being planted at my Bedford, New York farm. For months I've been restoring an old pond on my property - removing surrounding unstable trees, dredging decades of pond silt, repairing the spillway, and reinforcing the walls with huge rocks and boulders already here at my farm. Next, the pond water was
- [Tulips in My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/05/tulips-in-my-garden.html) - It's hard to miss the large, showy, brightly colored tulips blooming at my farm. Tulips, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are perennial plants that open up each spring. They're grown for their graceful leaves and cheery blooms. Some are traditional and cup-shaped, some have fringed petals, others have pointed ones, and
- [My Vegetable Garden in Late April](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/my-vegetable-garden-in-late-april.html) - There's already so much to see growing in my giant vegetable garden here at my farm. Having a really good vegetable garden where I can grow lots of fresh, delicious and nutritious produce is extremely important to me. I share the vegetables with my daughter, my grandchildren, as well as other relatives and friends. Every
- [Spring Perennials](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/spring-perennials.html) - To create a successful perennial garden, it's important to select the right plants for the area, use nutrient-rich soil, and monitor the growth - feeding, grooming, and adjusting care as specimens develop. Some of the most beautiful growth this time of year is behind my Tenant House and around my gym building. In these areas
- [Potting Up More Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/potting-up-more-roses.html) - We're expecting good, warm spring weather the next few days - perfect for getting lots of tasks done in the gardens. Last week, my gardeners potted up another large delivery of bare-root roses - this one from Edmunds' Roses, a Randolph, Wisconsin based company that offers a range of hybrid and heirloom rose varieties. Once
- [Spring Trees Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/spring-trees-around-my-farm.html) - Here in the New York City area, we're expecting rain and possible thunderstorms with temperatures in the upper 60s - a good watering over the gardens after a couple of days in unseasonably warm weather. It always amazes me how quickly plants and trees grow from day to day. And, while many of the flowers
- [White's Nursery in Germantown, Maryland](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/whites-nursery-in-germantown-maryland.html) - Among the most popular spring-blooming shrubs are azaleas - and mine are just starting to flower beautifully. Azaleas come in an array of rich and vibrant colors including pink, white, orange, yellow, and crimson. I have a large azalea border featuring hundreds of these gorgeous specimens. Many of the plants are from White's Nursery, LLC
- [April Flowers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/april-flowers.html) - The plants around my farm are growing so beautifully - there are gorgeous spring blooms in every garden. Every day I see something new. Trees are leafing out and flowers are bursting with color and energy - Fritillaria, Leucojum, Muscari, the trout lilies, the tulips, the Mertensia with their charming blue flowers that open from
- [Easter at My Farm 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/easter-at-my-farm-2025.html) - I've gotten such a nice response to the Easter photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 - thanks for all the click throughs and comments. Holidays are so much fun. I love celebrating them with my daughter, Alexis, her beautiful children, Jude and Truman, and our close friends and family. This year, more than 40-guests joined
- [My Daffodils](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/my-daffodils.html) - So many brightly colored daffodils are blooming at my farm right - different forms of white, yellow, cream, and orange Narcissi. When I moved to my farm, I knew I wanted to grow a continuous swath of daffodils. After lots of planning and planting over the years, I now have a border that extends the
- [The Martha Stewart Hybrid Tea Rose at the NYBG](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/the-martha-stewart-hybrid-tea-rose-at-the-nybg.html) - My newly released Martha Stewart hybrid tea rose will soon bloom at the renowned New York Botanical Garden. The Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden is among the most popular destinations at the NYBG from May through October. This is when more than 4000 rose plants representing 37 species and at least 650 varieties of roses are
- [Potting Up Hundreds of Bare-Root Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/potting-up-hundreds-of-bare-root-roses.html) - My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are rushing to get hundreds of bare-root cuttings into pots before the holiday weekend. Earlier this week, I received a huge delivery of bare-roots and young transplants from Star Roses and Plants, a company of brands that focuses on breeding and introducing specimens offering longer-lasting, disease resistant blooms. On
- [Potting Up More Bare-Roots](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/potting-up-more-bare-roots.html) - My team is at it again - potting up hundreds of bare-root trees and shrubs. Over the last couple of weeks, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been busy caring for all sorts of bare-roots - plants that are so named because they are dug from the ground while dormant and then stored without
- [Planting Fruit Trees in My Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/planting-fruit-trees-in-my-orchard.html) - Maintaining a productive orchard is a lot of work. The large orchard surrounding my pool includes more than 200-fruit trees. There are apple trees, plum trees, cherry trees, peach, apricot, pear, medlar, and quince trees. Since it was first planted in 2017, these trees have provided so many wonderful fruits. They are all pruned and
- [Potted Plants Outside My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/potted-plants-outside-my-winter-house-2.html) - It's always a joy to see beautiful potted plants displayed around the farm during the warm season. Every year, I take out many of my outdoor ornamental urns and fill them with plants. They do so well outside in the summer months and look great arranged around my home. Last week, my head gardener, Ryan
- [Removing Tall Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/removing-tall-trees.html) - Protecting homes and maintaining the landscape sometimes means cutting down trees. I always feel badly when trees are cut down. Trees are extremely important to our environment - they are the world’s single largest source of breathable oxygen, they absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they create an ecosystem to provide needed habitat
- [Planting Azaleas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/planting-azaleas-2.html) - Developing any garden, big or small, takes time, planning, and lots of patience. Four years ago, I decided to create a giant azalea border along both sides of the carriage road between my Summer House and my stable. I wanted to plant lots of colorful azaleas - a variety of unique specimens in shades of
- [Virtual LIVE Cooking Demo for Calix, Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/virtual-live-cooking-demo-for-calix-inc.html) - Online cooking experiences are a great way to learn everything from mis en place to plating - all from the comforts of one's own home. This week, I conducted a LIVE cooking demo for 50 executive clients of Calix, Inc., a leading software platform, cloud, systems and services provider. During the 90-minute Zoom session hosted
- [Removing Burlap Covers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/removing-burlap-covers.html) - And just like clockwork, this time every year my outdoor grounds crew begins the process of removing all the burlap around the farm exposing the lush green boxwood that has been covered all winter long. Every autumn for as long as I’ve been gardening I’ve covered my boxwood shrubs and outdoor ornamental urns to protect
- [Hundreds of Potted Bare-Root Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/hundreds-of-potted-bare-root-trees.html) - Do you know… one large, mature tree can can produce about 270-liters of oxygen a day? That's just nearly half of what the average human needs in a day. Our earth needs trees! Every year I plant as many trees as possible here at my farm - it's one way I can give back to
- [Potting Bare-Root Cuttings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/potting-bare-root-cuttings.html) - I love trees and every year I plant thousands of them here at my farm. Trees are extremely important to our environment - they are the world’s single largest source of breathable oxygen, they absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they create an ecosystem to provide needed habitat and food for birds and
- [Spring Mulching](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/spring-mulching.html) - Mulching in spring prepares my gardens for the growing season and gives them all a finished look. Mulch helps to prevent weeds and soil erosion, improve moisture retention, and provide insulation. Fortunately I am able to make my own mulch and compost. During the course of the year, my outdoor grounds crew amasses large amounts
- [Attending Harvard's Hasty Pudding](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/attending-harvards-hasty-pudding.html) - Whenever possible I always encourage friends and family to share their photos from events and gatherings we've attended. Last month, I went to Harvard’s Hasty Pudding, a comedy musical extravaganza that was written, performed, and produced by Harvard University students. Though the cast and crew were young, their theatrical organization, Hasty Pudding, is the oldest
- [Longwood Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/longwood-gardens.html) - If possible, make the most of business trips and try to fit in visits to beautiful and interesting places in between meetings and events - I do. During my latest trip and LIVE appearances at QVC in West Chester, Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to visit the exquisite Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square. Longwood Gardens
- [Supporting Old Apple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/supporting-old-apple-trees.html) - Maintaining old fruit trees sometimes requires more than just pruning, grooming, and feeding. Large, heavy limbs may also need support in order to continue holding all the many fruits they produce. On my farm, I have some very old apple trees that were here long before I moved to the property. A few in particular
- [Naturalizing Spring Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/naturalizing-spring-blooms.html) - Here at my farm, the garden beds are changing every single day - more and more flowers are bursting with color and energy. Many spring-blooming bulbs are characterized as "good for naturalizing," meaning they will self-seed, multiply, and come up year after year, spreading informally throughout the landscape. Among them - daffodils, croci, Galanthus, Puschkinia,
- [Adding Evergreens to My Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/adding-evergreens-to-my-pinetum.html) - Planting evergreens is a great way to add color and texture in the garden, attract wildlife, and help clean and purify the air. Here at my farm, I have an area I call my pinetum. It's an arboretum of pine trees and other conifers I developed soon after I moved to the property. The trees
- [A Guest Blog from a Trip to Istanbul and Dubai](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/04/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-istanbul-and-dubai.html) - Here at my farm, whenever a member of my team returns from vacation, I always encourage them to share their photos. It's always interesting to see various sites from someone else's view. Not long ago, my outdoor grounds crew foreman, Chhiring Sherpa, his wife, and their son Mingmar, returned from a brief trip to Istanbul,
- [Hosting a Business Luncheon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/hosting-a-business-luncheon.html) - Business gatherings are always more enjoyable when accompanied by a delicious meal. Last week following a busy morning at my farm, I hosted a luncheon for a group of nine guests. Chef Molly Wenk, who has worked with me on many television and video food productions, and I, collaborated on a wonderful menu that included
- [Finishing My Pergola Restoration Project](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/finishing-my-pergola-restoration-project.html) - After weeks of hard work, it's so great to finally see a project come to fruition - especially when it involves the restoration of my pergola. Soon after moving to my farm, I built a winding 300-foot pergola along one side of a carriage road leading to my home. It was made using wooden beams
- [Reinforcing My Raised Vegetable Garden Beds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/reinforcing-my-raised-vegetable-garden-beds.html) - Here at my farm, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are working hard in the vegetable garden - planting some of the season's first crops, removing old roots and other debris, and reinforcing the raised garden beds. I built my half-acre vegetable garden in the spring of 2023. I designed it to have about 50
- [Incubating and Hatching Chicks](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/incubating-and-hatching-chicks.html) - I've been raising chickens for so long, I can't even remember not having these wonderful creatures. Right now, I have 29 precious chicks in residence - Araucanas, Ayam Cemanis, and Marans. The peeps came from eggs laid here at my farm and then incubated and hatched inside my chick room at the stable. All of
- [Pruning the Osage Orange Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/pruning-the-osage-orange-trees-2.html) - With weather on our side here at my farm, my outdoor grounds crew is crossing off lots of tasks from the list, including pruning the long row of Osage orange trees along the fence of one of my horse pastures. Have you ever heard of the Osage orange? The Osage orange, Macular pomifera, is actually
- [Dining at The Bedford by Martha Stewart](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/dining-at-the-bedford-by-martha-stewart.html) - Have you been to The Bedford by Martha Stewart yet? That's my first-ever restaurant located at Paris Las Vegas. I've received so many excellent responses to our menu and our food! If you're in the area or visiting there soon, be sure to make reservations - you'll love every dish! The 194-seat dining destination is
- [Early Spring Color in the Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/early-spring-color-in-the-gardens.html) - Spring is officially here and all the gardens are beginning to transform at my Bedford, New York farm. It always amazes me how quickly plants can grow from day to day. I have crocuses, hellebores, irises, puschkinias, and many more. Here’s a glimpse at the flowers blooming in my gardens now. Enjoy these photos.
- [Restoring My Pond, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/restoring-my-pond-part-ii.html) - My big pond project at the farm continues... I hope you saw my blog earlier this week when I shared photos of the pond cleaning process - the removal of old trees, stumps, and decades of silt, that decaying organic material that had accumulated and settled on the pond floor. The next step was to
- [Planting Beautiful Hellebores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/planting-beautiful-hellebores.html) - I've already started my spring planting, have you? Every year I add lots of plants to both existing gardens as well as new spaces. Earlier this week, I purchased a selection of beautiful potted hellebores for an area outside my Tenant House that gets partial shade and dappled sunlight. I already have hellebores growing in
- [Planting Peas and Fava Beans in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/planting-peas-and-fava-beans-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - Today is the first day of spring and all of us here at my Bedford, New York farm are thinking about the gardens. In fact, the season’s first peas are already in the ground. Peas thrive in cool weather, and young plants can even tolerate light frosts. It’s important to plant peas as soon as
- [Planting a Border Around My Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/planting-a-border-around-my-pinetum.html) - Spring officially starts tomorrow and I already have a busy list of projects planned for my farm. I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens. I love planting interesting perennials that add texture, growth and beauty throughout the year. I also enjoy arranging large groups of certain plantings to create borders and appealing displays.
- [Restoring My Pond](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/restoring-my-pond.html) - A big project to restore a little pond on my farm is almost complete. Restoring the health of a pond is very important. It improves the quality of the pond's water, supports aquatic life, and promotes a clean and balanced ecosystem. I began this project about a year ago with the removal of several large
- [Starting Eggplants and Peppers from Seed Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/starting-eggplants-and-peppers-from-seed-indoors.html) - March is always a busy gardening month here at my farm. If my crew isn't prepping and cleaning the beds outdoors, they're starting seeds and transplanting seedlings indoors. Many of my vegetables are started from seed every year in my greenhouse - onions, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, etc. I use seeds from my favorite sources
- [Early Season Chores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/early-season-chores.html) - We've been lucky this week - the weather has been mild, pleasant, and perfect for doing outdoor work and pre-spring chores around my farm. The crew is busy with many projects, including raking and cleaning the garden beds, restoring my long pergola, cutting down dead trees in the woodland and chipping all the fallen branches.
- [Spring Emergence 2025](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/spring-emergence-2025.html) - It’s so wonderful to see the gardens transform this time of year. Spring officially begins in less than a week and here at my farm, flowers are now emerging after the long, dreary winter. I have blooming croci, snowdrops, eranthis, and hellebores. And the leaves of so many daffodils are pushing through the soil. Soon
- [Galanthus Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/galanthus-around-my-farm.html) - It's that time of year when the first spring flowers emerge from the soil - among them are the delicate white early season snowdrops. Snowdrops, Galanthus, are the nodding, crisp white flowers that dangle above clumps of strap-shaped leaves from January through March. I love Galanthus and have many different varieties here at my farm.
- [Using Christophe Pourny Furniture Tonic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/using-christophe-pourny-furniture-tonic.html) - With a little patience and elbow grease, one can easily revitalize timeworn wooden furniture. Antiques restorer, conservator, author, and entrepreneur, Christophe Pourny, is my favorite go-to source for furniture care. His line of natural tonics, serums, and soaps make it possible to clean, restore, and polish nearly every surface and piece of wooden furniture in
- [Breeding Season for My Geese](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/breeding-season-for-my-geese-2.html) - From mid-winter to early spring, it's mating season for my geese. I share my farm with an interesting gaggle of geese - Sebastopol geese, Toulouse geese, African geese, Chinese geese, and of course my Pomeranian guard geese. They live in a large enclosure outside my stable. Because geese prefer to breed in water, we lined
- [How Are My Donkeys?](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/how-are-my-donkeys.html) - It's still winter, but here at my Bedford, New York farm, this week is feeling a little like spring - and the animals are happy, especially my pace of fun-loving donkeys - Rufus, Billie, Clive, Jude “JJ” Junior, and Truman “TJ” Junior. Yesterday, temperatures were in the high 40s Fahrenheit. It was quite breezy, but
- [A Guest Blog from Judy Morris on a Four-Year Quilting Project](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/a-guest-blog-from-judy-morris-on-a-four-year-quilting-project.html) - Do you know... there's an estimated 30-million active sewists in North America? And of that number, up to 11-million of them are passionate quilters. Quilting has a rich history that dates back centuries. Originally a technique for recycling fabrics, quilting has evolved into a popular craft. The art of quilting is the process of joining
- [What's Happening in the Peafowl Pen?](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/whats-happening-in-the-peafowl-pen.html) - It’s a very special time of year for the peafowl at my Bedford, New York farm - it's the beginning of breeding season. From now until early August, the peacocks display their stunning and iridescent tail feathers, strut back and forth shaking their hindquarters to produce a rattling sound, and make loud calls to the
- [The Witch Hazel is Blooming](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/the-witch-hazel-is-blooming.html) - We still have another two weeks of winter, but the gardens at my Bedford, New York farm are already beginning to show signs of spring. This time of year is when all the witch hazel shrubs are blooming. With their fragrant, butter yellow to orange and scarlet red flowers, witch hazels add a lovely spark
- [A Pergola Restoration Project](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/a-pergola-restoration-project.html) - A transformation project begins at my farm. Soon after moving to my property, I built a winding 300-foot pergola along one side of a carriage road leading to my home. Under it, I dug six-foot-wide beds and a grassy footpath. Supporting the wooden beams are antique granite posts from China originally used as grape supports.
- [Silkie Chicks](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/silkie-chicks.html) - It’s always exciting to have babies at my farm - especially when they're cute, fluffy, delicate little chicks. Recently, I incubated and hatched nine Silkie chick eggs from Stonebrook Silkies. I got the eggs from this year's Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts. Silkies are best known for their characteristically fluffy plumage said to feel
- [Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/03/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-2.html) - What does one do with thousands of spring-blooming bulbs late in the planting season? Hurry to get them all in the ground at the first sign of a brief winter warm up and thaw. Every year, I plant thousands of spring-flowering bulbs here at my farm - under my long and winding pergola, behind my
- [Starting Brassicas from Seed](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/starting-brassicas-from-seed.html) - Gardeners, it's time to start those brassicas from seed. Here at my farm, I always start the year off planting seeds indoors for the next growing season. Earlier this week, my head gardener Ryan McCallister started seed trays of broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage - all considered brassicas, or cole crops - a genus of plants
- [Pruning Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/pruning-orchard.html) - If you grow fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now - in winter - or in very early spring before any new growth begins. Pruning not only helps develop proper shape and form, but also encourages new growth, promotes high fruit yield, and maintains good tree health. My outdoor grounds crew recently
- [Pruning Apple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/pruning-apple-trees-3.html) - Wintertime pruning continues at my farm. Proper pruning is so important - it improves the health of the plants, prevents disease, and encourages better flowering. There are different pruning strategies for different times of the year, but overall the goals are the same - to control the height and shape, develop good limb structure, encourage
- [Pollarding My Linden Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/pollarding-my-linden-trees-2.html) - In order to keep my all my gardens, allées, and groves as beautiful as possible, I pay lots of attention to the maintenance and care of all my trees. This time of year, my outdoor grounds crew is busy pruning many of the trees, including my lindens. Lindens, Tilia, are medium to large sized shade
- [Maintaining Seedlings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/maintaining-seedlings.html) - Inside my greenhouse, the seeds I started for the next gardening season are growing fast. Once seedlings start to develop, it’s important to keep up with maintenance care - thin out seedlings that are weak, prick out those that are growing too big for their seed starting trays, and transplant them into larger pots and
- [My Potted Clivia Miniata](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/my-potted-clivia-miniata.html) - My farm is covered with patches of snow and ice, but inside my home I have beautiful, healthy, lush container plants - specifically, bright orange and yellow flowering Clivia miniata. Over the years I have amassed quite a collection of potted specimens and I enjoy displaying them inside my Winter House when they are in
- [Forcing More Spring-Blooming Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/forcing-more-spring-blooming-bulbs.html) - Any spring bulb can be tricked into early bloom - some are just easier than others. This year, I decided to force as many spring blooming bulbs as I could. Forcing is essentially the process of simulating the conditions of winter and spring in order to fool the bulbs, speed up their development, and have
- [Feeding Plants Compost Tea](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/feeding-plants-compost-tea.html) - Here at my farm I regularly feed my plants a refreshing drink of tea - compost tea. Feeding plants compost tea is a wonderful way to provide wholesome and organic nourishment. Every couple of weeks, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, mixes up a batch and feeds the potted plants in the hoop houses. Compost tea
- [Seeds from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/seeds-from-baker-creek-heirloom-seed-company.html) - If you haven't yet ordered your garden seeds there's still time! The process of ordering through seed catalogs and web sites can be daunting, but it also provides many advantages, such as being able to choose seeds based on how they are grown and how they are treated. One can also find seeds for more
- [Kevin Sharkey in Mumbai, India](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/kevin-sharkey-in-mumbai-india.html) - Sometimes business trips take one to interesting and exotic countries filled with culture. Last month, our own Kevin Sharkey traveled to Mumbai, India, to attend the milestone event celebrating designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 25th year in fashion. Although his time there was brief, Kevin also had the opportunity to tour a bit of Mumbai - he
- [Celebrating Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 25th Anniversary in Fashion](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/celebrating-sabyasachi-mukherjees-25th-anniversary-in-fashion.html) - What else would one celebrate on the 25th day of the year 2025? Designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee's 25th year in fashion! Last month, our own Marquee Brands Chief Creative Officer for Home, Kevin Sharkey, traveled to Mumbai, on the Western Coast of India, to attend the monumental celebration. Held in the city's Jio Convention Center, the
- [Repotting Dracaena](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/repotting-dracaena.html) - Winter is such a good time to tackle those indoor houseplant chores. I love container plants, and over the years I have amassed quite a collection of potted specimens. To keep them looking their best, it is important to check their condition regularly, feed and water according to their needs, and repot those that have
- [Starting Celery from Seed](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/starting-celery-from-seed.html) - Among the main ingredients in my daily green juice is celery - and the flavor from homegrown celery is a treat not to be missed. I grow celery all year long - in my outdoor garden and in my vegetable greenhouse. I also grow cutting celery or leaf celery, as well as celeriac, the warty-looking
- [Forcing Camassia and Fritillaria Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/forcing-camassia-and-fritillaria-bulbs.html) - It's a week of snow and freezing rain here in the Northeast, but inside my greenhouse, I'm forcing bulbs - a technique used by gardeners to bring the beauty of spring blooms indoors during the depths of winter. I force amaryllis bulbs every year, but this year I decided I wanted to force others, such
- [Starting My Onions from Seed](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/starting-my-onions-from-seed.html) - Time to start my onions inside my greenhouse. Starting onions from seed isn’t difficult. They can be planted closely together in seed starting trays, and because they are shallow-rooted, they can be pulled apart easily when ready for transplanting outdoors. And by mid-summer, I'll have bounties of beautiful, flavorful, fat onions to enjoy and share.
- [Forcing Amaryllis Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/forcing-amaryllis-bulbs.html) - One doesn't have to wait until spring to enjoy the fragrance and beauty of springtime blooms - just force some bulbs indoors. Forcing is the process of speeding up a bulb’s development by simulating the conditions of winter and spring - it's a way of fooling Mother Nature and tricking the bulb to bloom before
- [Vegetable Seeds from Johnny's Selected Seeds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/vegetable-seeds-from-johnnys-selected-seeds.html) - It's February and still cold here in the Northeast, but we're preparing for the next growing season here at my farm - my gardeners are busy starting all the many vegetables from seed. Many of my vegetable seeds and other supplies are from Johnny’s Selected Seeds in central Maine - a company I’ve been using
- [Maintaining My Blueberry Bushes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/maintaining-my-blueberry-bushes.html) - Many gardening chores are best done in winter when the plants are dormant. Among them - pruning. My blueberry bushes produce an abundance of fruit every summer, but they do need some maintenance to keep them productive. Pruning produces larger berries in greater volumes, ensures good air circulation and light throughout the plants, and helps
- [Nameless Art + Design Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/nameless-art-design-show.html) - The next time you're looking for something interesting and inspiring to do, consider attending an art show. It's a great way to appreciate and support the creativity and hard work of the artists involved. Last week, my operations manager, Matt Krack, attended the second annual Nameless Art + Design Show in New York City. This
- [Early February Snow](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/early-february-snow.html) - The weather has been very erratic this winter. Today we're expecting a mix of sun and clouds with gusty winds developing in the afternoon. Yesterday, we had almost no wind, temperatures in the high 40s, and a fresh three-inch coating of light, fluffy snow. After this latest snowfall, I was out early, before 6am, to
- [My Thriving Citrus Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/my-thriving-citrus-collection-2.html) - Here in the Northeast, citrus season is just about over, but I still have an abundance of delicious fruits growing here at my farm. Citrus fruits come in a variety of flavors - sour, tangy, and refreshingly sweet. Among the most recognizable are oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. Less known are the smaller members of the
- [What's Growing in the Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/02/whats-growing-in-the-vegetable-greenhouse.html) - There are so many vegetables thriving inside my vegetable greenhouse at different stages of growth. Here at my farm, I practice succession planting - a process that involves following one crop with another in order to maximize a garden's yield. Yesterday, my gardeners Ryan and Josh checked on the mature vegetables ready to harvest as
- [Organizing Kitchen Utensils](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/organizing-kitchen-utensils.html) - There's no time like the present to start a new organizing project. Here at my busy Bedford, New York farm, I try very hard to keep things clean and well-organized - in my kitchens, my offices, my craft room, my large Equipment Barn, my greenhouses, etc. Staying organized saves time, boosts productivity, and helps minimize
- [Hand Cutting Rafter Tails for My Pergola](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/hand-cutting-rafter-tails-for-my-pergola.html) - Another interesting building project is underway at my farm. In a back corner of my farm, I have a small woodworking shop, a dedicated space where I store and use some of the equipment and tools needed for various building tasks. For the last several weeks, carpentry master Dmitri Logvinski of Logvinski Construction LLC, has
- [My Peach Golden Pheasants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/my-peach-pheasants.html) - Do you know... a group of pheasants is called a nye or nide? More specifically, this word describes several pheasants on the ground. A family group of pheasants with chicks is called a brood, and a group of pheasants in flight is called a bouquet. Last year, I adopted several Golden pheasants from the Animal
- [Mast Market & Cafe in Bedford, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/mast-market-cafe-in-bedford-new-york.html) - I always enjoy visiting local shops whenever I can. It's important to support small businesses, meet the entrepreneurs who own them, and learn about their specialties. One of my frequent stops is Mast Market & Cafe, now in Bedford, New York - just minutes from my farm. Mast is a combination eatery and organic grocery
- [Pruning Raspberry, Gooseberry, and Currant Bushes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/pruning-raspberry-gooseberry-and-currant-bushes.html) - Another important chore that can be done during winter - pruning the berry bushes. I love growing all kinds of berries and have been growing them for many years. I currently have large patches of red raspberries, golden raspberries, black raspberries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. For the best yields from these plants it's
- [Organizing Gardening Tools and Supplies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/organizing-gardening-tools-and-supplies.html) - I always like things clean, organized, and in good working condition - it's a standard I try to impress upon everyone who works for me, especially when it comes to valuable tools. Here at my farm, when it is bitter cold outside, I encourage my gardeners and grounds crew to take care of indoor chores,
- [Dinner at La Mercerie at the Guild](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/dinner-at-la-mercerie-at-the-guild.html) - It's always enjoyable to eat out, especially when the event celebrates special occasions. After a busy day at work, I and a small group of friends and colleagues gathered at La Mercerie at the Guild for a January birthday dinner. La Mercerie is a café, bakery, and restaurant located inside the furniture and design store
- [This Week of Bitter Cold and Snow at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/this-week-of-bitter-cold-and-snow-at-my-farm.html) - Temperatures here in the New York City area are expected to reach the high 20s today - that's actually warmer than the last couple of days we've had in the single digits. But it's still bitter cold, so any snow from this latest storm will have to wait a little longer before melting. Over the
- [The 2025 Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/the-2025-northeastern-poultry-congress-in-springfield-massachusetts.html) - If my schedule allows, I always try to attend the annual Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts. It's a great event for anyone interested in learning about large fowl, waterfowl, turkeys, pigeons, pheasants, Guineas, and of course, chickens. I just attended the 51st show. The event is held at the Eastern States Exposition Center and
- [Installing Carpeting in My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/installing-carpeting-in-my-home.html) - Owning a farm and a home is a huge responsibility. I oversee the care of all my animals and gardens as well as the maintenance, safety, and upkeep of every house and structure on the property. I have several buildings here at Cantitoe Corners, and the one I use the most is called the Winter
- [Pots by Ben Wolff](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/pots-by-ben-wolff.html) - I am always thrilled to get new pots for my growing collection of rare and exotic plants, especially when they are from one of my favorite potters, Ben Wolff. Ben is the son of Guy Wolff, also a master potter, who I first met years ago during one of my many trips through Litchfield County,
- [A Persian Cat Named Magnolia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/a-persian-cat-named-magnolia.html) - I urge anyone looking for a pet to check out local rescues and shelters - there are so many desirable and wonderful animals waiting for homes. Last month, I heard about a young female Persian cat in need of adoption. She was under the care of Rock 'N Rescue, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in
- [Dinner at ITO New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/dinner-at-ito-new-york.html) - If you love Japanese food as much as I do and want to treat yourself to a very special and most luxurious meal, go to ITO the next time you're in New York City. ITO is owned by best friends, Chef Masa Ito and Chef Kevin Kim who met a decade ago while working in
- [Covering My Gardens with Compost](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/covering-my-gardens-with-compost.html) - Winter is the best time to cover garden beds with a rich layer of organic compost. Fortunately I am able to make it right here at my Bedford, New York farm. During the course of the year, my outdoor grounds crew amasses large amounts of organic debris - felled trees, branches, underbrush, etc., but none
- [Photos of Namibia by Ari Katz](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/photos-of-namibia-by-ari-katz.html) - It's always fun to view the familiar through someone else's lens. Last month, I traveled to Namibia with my daughter, Alexis, her children, Jude and Truman, and our friend Ari Katz. We journeyed through the deserts of the Republic of Namibia on safari and saw some of the most amazing wild animals - elephants, zebras,
- [Starting Flower Seeds Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/starting-flower-seeds-indoors.html) - Here at my farm, patches of snow and ice cover the ground, but inside my greenhouse there's a flurry of spring activity. My head gardener, Ryan McCallister, is already starting flower seeds in preparation for the coming growing season. We sow thousands of seeds every year - all those wonderful seeds I enjoy purchasing during
- [A Medical Scare for One of the Friesians in My Stable](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/a-medical-scare-for-one-of-the-friesians-in-my-stable.html) - If you've ever shared your home with an animal, large or small, you know just how vital it is to closely monitor their health and behavior. I currently have 10 equine residents in my stable - four Friesians, a Fell pony, and five donkeys. Last month, I got a big scare when Bond, one of
- [My Holiday Family Trip to Namibia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/my-holiday-family-trip-to-namibia.html) - I always enjoy traveling with my family, especially now that my grandchildren are older and can help decide our destinations and plan our itineraries. Over the holidays, my daughter, Alexis, her children, Jude and Truman, our friend Ari Katz, and I spent a very interesting seven days in the Republic of Namibia, a country located
- [Winter Tasks at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/winter-tasks-at-my-farm.html) - Outside the New York City area, we're expecting temperatures to climb to the high 30s today after a string of windy, biting cold days in the 20s. Although it has been very cold, it's "business as usual" at my farm - my gardeners, grooms, and outdoor grounds crew are all busy caring for the animals
- [Planting New Crops in My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/planting-new-crops-in-my-vegetable-greenhouse.html) - It's always so great to start off the new year growing healthy, delicious, organic greens. Now that it's winter, attention is turned toward planting my vegetable greenhouse, so I am never without fresh produce. Yesterday, my head gardener Ryan McCallister planted new crops of spinach, carrots, arugula, radicchio, parsley, mâche, chicory, and others. Some of
- [A Day of Flurries at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/a-day-of-flurries-at-my-farm.html) - Hard not to love a picturesque snow-covered landscape even if it is light. Yesterday, we got another dusting of beautiful, white snow that was just enough to stick to the tree branches and shrubs, stone posts, walls, and steps, and the tops of many of the burlap-encased boxwood and ornamental urns. I always love to
- [Potting Up Camellias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/potting-up-camellias.html) - There's always something beautiful to see in my greenhouses. Inside one of my hoop houses where I store my tender tropical plants for the winter is a section of healthy lush camellias - those dense shrubs with brilliant evergreen foliage and compact habits. Some of them have started to flower, but there are dozens of
- [It's Cold Outside but Warm in My Tropical Hoop House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/its-cold-outside-but-warm-in-my-tropical-hoop-house.html) - Here at my farm temperatures today are expected to be in the low 30s - the beginning of a forecasted stretch of cold, wintry days. When it is this cold, I am so grateful all my tender tropical plants are safe indoors. I have several sizable hoop houses where I store most of my tropical
- [My Growing Kittens and PrettyLitter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/my-growing-kittens-and-prettylitter.html) - My kittens are growing fast - Cinco and Mayo are now nine-and-a-half months old! These young and curious felines are now free to roam my stable complex and surrounding areas. At night, or when it is especially cold, they are in the feed room, where I keep their food, beds, water, toys, and their litter
- [A Sagittarian Luncheon 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2025/01/a-sagittarian-luncheon-2024.html) - I always enjoy eating out, especially when it's with dear friends celebrating special occasions. At the end of every year, I always host a "Sagittarian" lunch - a fun meal with several close colleagues and friends who all have one thing in common... a birthday between late November and late December. Last month, this tradition
- [My Annual "Sagittarian" Lunch](https://www.themarthablog.com/2022/12/my-annual-sagitarian-lunch.html) - I always enjoy eating out, especially when it's with dear friends celebrating special occasions. Every year around this time, I always host a "Sagittarian" lunch - a fun meal with several close colleagues and friends who all have one thing in common... a birthday in December. This annual tradition happened earlier this week at Le
- [Holiday Memories: My Trip to the Dominican Republic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-trip-to-the-dominican-republic-3.html) - Here's a blog that was originally posted on January 22, 2022. It includes photos from my trip to the Dominican Republic, enjoy. Here in the Northeast, it's bitter cold. Temperatures are expected to hit 30-degrees Fahrenheit at my Bedford, New York farm today - very different from the weather on the Caribbean nation of the
- [Holiday Memories: My New Year's Holiday in Palm Beach, Florida, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-new-years-holiday-in-palm-beach-florida-part-one.html) - As we continue with our holiday memories, here's another encore blog from the beginning of this year. It was originally posted on January 06, 2024. It's become a bit of a tradition for me to travel somewhere warm for New Year's - a brief trip south to escape the cold winter can be so invigorating.
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Three](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-three-5.html) - I hope you enjoy this encore blog from December 21, 2017. Here are more photos from a holiday party at my Bedford, New farm. My Winter House was where all our delicious savory dishes were served. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, prepared a fabulous feast - cooked hams, homemade biscuits, an
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-two-4.html) - This blog was originally posted on December 20, 2017. Enjoy! I love how my home looks when it is filled with holiday decorations. I opened three buildings for my recent holiday gathering here at my Bedford, New York farm. My Summer House, which I use as a library for my vast collection of books, was
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-one-6.html) - Here's another fun holiday memory. This festive party was originally posted on Dec. 19, 2017. I love this time of year when everyone gathers together to celebrate the holidays. This weekend, I hosted my annual holiday party at my Bedford, New York farm. Nearly 200-guests wandered in and out of three buildings, each with a
- [Holiday Memories: A Holiday Business Dinner](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-a-holiday-business-dinner-2.html) - While we're all busy getting ready for the holidays, here's another encore blog I know you'll enjoy. It was originally posted on December 22, 2022. The holiday season is one of my favorite times to entertain. Earlier this week, I hosted a dinner gathering for 13. My Winter House was decorated with lots of beautiful trees,
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party 2019](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-2019-5.html) - Wherever you are this holiday, I hope you are able to enjoy the time with those near and dear. For the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing a few of my favorite holiday and blog memories from years past. This blog was originally posted on Dec. 21, 2019. I love this time of year
- [A Holiday Luncheon for My Staff](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/a-holiday-luncheon-for-my-staff.html) - The holiday season is among my favorite times to entertain. Yesterday, I hosted a very special gathering for the entire staff at my Bedford, New York farm. All my employees work so hard during the year - caring for the property and my many pets and gardens, and helping me prepare for all the meetings,
- [Pollarding London Plane Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/pollarding-london-plane-trees.html) - In order to keep my working farm and all its gardens, allées, and groves as beautiful as possible, I pay lots of attention to the care and maintenance of all my trees. The London plane, Platanus × acerifolia,is a deciduous tree. It is a cross between two sycamore species: Platanus occidentalis, the American sycamore, and
- [A Light Snow Over My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/a-light-snow-over-my-farm.html) - Temperatures at the farm today are expected to be in the 40s with a big winter drop tonight and snow showers over the weekend. So far, this December weather has been very erratic. Just a couple of days ago, we had springlike conditions with temperatures reaching almost 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The day before, I woke
- [A Book Signing at Orangerie Garden + Home for "Martha, The Cookbook"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/a-book-signing-at-orangerie-garden-home-for-martha-the-cookbook.html) - My latest and 100th book is doing so well - MARTHA, THE COOKBOOK: 100 FAVORITE RECIPES WITH LESSONS AND STORIES FROM MY KITCHEN. I hope you have your copy! This tome is a collection of my most treasured recipes and tips, along with photos from my personal archives and the stories behind them. Since it
- [Stissing House Craft Feast](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/stissing-house-craft-feast.html) - This holiday season, if you come across a winter market or crafts fair where you live, try to attend and support the small businesses in your area - it's inspiring to meet the artisans and to learn about their specialties. Over the weekend, I took a drive up to Stissing House for the second annual
- [Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs.html) - If you haven’t yet planted all your spring-blooming bulbs, try to get it done soon! Planting bulbs can be a a very labor intensive task. Every autumn, I plant thousands and thousands of bulbs around my farm. This year, I selected bulbs from two of my favorite sources in Connecticut - Van Engelen Inc., a
- [Thanksgiving Photos from Employees 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/thanksgiving-photos-from-employees-2024.html) - Our annual tradition of sharing Thanksgiving photos on my blog continues. All our company employees love sharing holiday images. On the Wednesday before every Thanksgiving, I send out an email wishing everyone a safe and lovely holiday. I also ask everyone to take photos of their table settings, their feasts, their families and their friends,
- [Holiday Decorations](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/holiday-decorations.html) - I just love how my home looks this time of year - filled with cheerful holiday decorations. Whether I am home or away for Christmas, I always like to decorate several rooms with festive trees, wreaths, and pretty plants from the greenhouse. This year, some of my decorations include gold, silver, and green tabletop trees
- [December Fog](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/december-fog.html) - My farm looks so eerie covered in a blanket of thick fog. Do you get a lot of fog where you live? My property is in close proximity to a reservoir, where early patches of fog are quite common. Fog is essentially made up of condensed water droplets - a result of the air being
- [Covering Outdoor Planters with Burlap](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/covering-outdoor-planters-with-burlap.html) - The season's burlap project at my Bedford, New York farm continues in front of and around my Winter House. It's a race to get all the "burlapping" done around the boxwood and the ornamental urns - winter officially begins in a little more than a week and the days and nights are getting much colder.
- [Marquee Brands Holiday Luncheon 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/marque-brands-holiday-luncheon-2024.html) - It's always fun getting together with colleagues to share holiday cheer. Our annual company party was held yesterday in New York City. 100-employees representing 17 different labels from Marquee Brands attended the event at the midtown restaurant, Quality Bistro. There was a delicious menu of buffet dishes and hors d'oeuvres, a variety of cocktails and
- [Time to Burlap the Boxwood Allée](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/time-to-burlap-the-boxwood-allee.html) - Every year around this time my farm undergoes a great transformation. It's when all the precious boxwood shrubs and hedges are covered with burlap. I am a big supporter of "burlapping" shrubbery for the cold season. Burlap casings protect the tender branches from splaying and breaking under heavy ice and snow while shielding the foliage
- [A Tree Lighting at The Bedford Post Inn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/a-tree-lighting-at-the-bedford-post-inn.html) - It's always nice to participate in local events and spend time with those in my own neighborhood - especially when the occasion helps something that is so dear to me, The Martha Stewart Center for Living. Last week, I hosted a Christmas Tree Lighting at The Bedford Post Inn, a charming and historic property not
- [A Book Signing at Sasha's Barn House for "Martha, The Cookbook"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/a-book-signing-at-sashas-barn-house-for-martha-the-cookbook.html) - I hope you have your copy of my 100th book, MARTHA, THE COOKBOOK: 100 FAVORITE RECIPES WITH LESSONS AND STORIES FROM MY KITCHEN. It's a New York Times Best Seller! To promote this special landmark book, I conducted a book signing yesterday at Sasha's Barn House, a charming event space in Greenwich, Connecticut. 200 visitors
- [Repotting Begonias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/repotting-begonias.html) - I have long loved begonias - with their bold, beautiful foliage and delicate flowers, it’s hard to resist such an amazing family of plants. There are thousands of species and varieties of begonias. Some are classified as tuberous, and others as fibrous, but it’s the rhizomatous begonias that make beautiful houseplants all year long because
- [Grooming Begonias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/grooming-begonias.html) - During this time of year, the outdoor gardens at my farm are pretty bare, but there's a lot of work to do in the greenhouses, including grooming my large collection of begonias. And this week, we have an extra set of hands helping out. Wendy Norling is one of my gardeners at Skylands, my beloved
- [Picking Parsnips, Celeriac, and Carrots](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/picking-parsnips-celeriac-and-carrots.html) - Do you know... some vegetables taste even better after a frost? Many root vegetables are best when harvested in colder weather. Here at my farm, many of the raised beds in my vegetable garden have been cleared and cleaned for winter, but a few beds still continue to thrive with fall carrots, parsnips, and one
- [Planting Flower Seeds Outdoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/12/planting-flower-seeds-outdoors.html) - It's late autumn, but have you started thinking about next year's flower garden? Here at my farm, I've planted the first seeds outdoors. I sow thousands of seeds every year - all those wonderful seeds I enjoy purchasing during my travels, and seeds I order from favorite sources. Some are considered "cool season flowers," or
- [Blog Memories: Growing Citrus at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/blog-memories-growing-citrus-at-my-farm.html) - Enjoy this encore post from December 15, 2021. And have a very safe and wonderful Thanksgiving. I am so happy I can grow lots of juicy, nutrient-rich citrus fruits right here at my Bedford, New York farm. Citrus fruits come in various colors, flavors, shapes, and sizes. Among the most recognizable are oranges and lemons.
- [Blog Memories: Seeds, Berries, and Cones](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/blog-memories-seeds-berries-and-cones.html) - While we're all busy getting ready for Thanksgiving, here's another encore blog you'll enjoy - it was first published in October of 2021. Here in the Northeast, autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the changing foliage, but it's also a good opportunity to appreciate the many seeds, berries, and cones that grow on the
- [Blog Memories: Herbs at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/blog-memories-herbs-at-the-farm.html) - While my blog team is away for this Thanksgiving Week, I thought I'd share some of our favorite entries. Here's one originally posted last November 20, 2023. Whether you're preparing a holiday dish or rushing to make a quick weekday meal, fresh herbs make any recipe stand out. Herbs are one of my favorite things
- [The First Snowfall 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/the-first-snowfall-2024.html) - It started off as a day of much needed rain, which then developed into snow - the first of the season. Until now, it's been unusually dry and warm here at my farm, but yesterday we got a couple inches of wet snow - enough to cover much of the landscape in white. Fortunately, all
- [Maintaining Fences](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/maintaining-fences.html) - It takes a lot of work to maintain the fencing here at my Bedford, New York farm. My pasture fencing is made from 100-year-old white spruce railings I purchased in Canada. When the fences were built, I used new cedar uprights to support them. They've held up very well over the years, but a number
- [Late Fall at Skylands](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/late-fall-at-skylands.html) - I love visiting Maine in the summer, when I can enjoy the great weather with family and friends, but it's also very beautiful there in autumn, especially at Skylands, my beloved home overlooking Seal Harbor. Cheryl DuLong, who helps me care for Skylands, loves the outdoors and nature. She often keeps me updated by sending
- [Using LED Grow Lights for Plants in My Stable](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/using-led-grow-lights-for-plants-in-my-stable.html) - There's always a new project being completed here at my Bedford, New York farm. Last month, I stored all my tropical plants for the winter. Every year, they are put into temperature and humidity controlled greenhouses or hoop houses. A selection of tall potted plants is also kept in one area of my stable. To
- [My Summer House Garden Through the Seasons](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/my-summer-house-garden-through-the-seasons.html) - Looking back over the seasons of a garden is both beautiful and useful. On this blog, I share many photos of my gardens through the year - when the plants come to life in spring, when the flowers are in full bloom in summer, when the colors of autumn peak, and when snow covers the
- [Time with My Peafowl](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/time-with-my-peafowl.html) - Whenever guests are here at the farm, they always take time to visit with the animals - my dogs, kittens, horses, donkeys, chickens, geese, and my peafowl. Peafowl are very curious and social birds - they usually travel in groups, enjoy foraging, and often play together. They live in a very safe and comfortable pen
- [The Garlic is Planted!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/the-garlic-is-planted.html) - Another task is done. Next year's garlic crop is now planted. Although garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, fall planting is recommended for most gardeners. This allows extra time for the bulbs to grow and become more flavorful for the summer harvest. Every year, we plant
- [Rooting Boxwood Cuttings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/rooting-boxwood-cuttings.html) - I always enjoy growing my own plants, but there’s something even more gratifying about rooting and growing them from cuttings. I love boxwood, Buxus, and have hundreds of shrubs growing on my property. I use boxwood in borders and hedges, as privacy screens, as accent plants in my formal gardens, in my living maze, and
- [The Ginkgo Trees in Autumn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/the-ginkgo-trees-in-autumn.html) - I have thousands and thousands of trees. Many were already well-established when I purchased the property, but the rest I've planted - in allées, in groves, as privacy hedges, around my pool, and in rows within my living maze. One type of tree, however, stands out this time every year - the ginkgo. Ginkgo biloba,
- [Caring for My Japanese Maples](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/caring-for-my-japanese-maples.html) - This time of year, my grove of Japanese maple trees is aglow with autumn color - bright yellows, oranges, and reds. Many of my Japanese maples are varieties of Acer palmatum - trees that have been cultivated in Japanese gardens for centuries. Over the last several years, I’ve planted many of these trees in one
- [My 100th Book is Out!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/my-100th-book-is-out.html) - Today's the day! My 100th book, "Martha, The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen," is out! I hope you've ordered your copy! I'm on my book tour this week, so I hope to see you at one of my appearances! Last month, I celebrated the launch of this milestone book,
- [Bog-Loving Plants for My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/bog-loving-plants-for-my-greenhouse.html) - If you're looking for an interesting and unique plant that's sure to stand out in your collection, consider a carnivorous pitcher plant. Sarracenia, or the American pitcher, is a cold-hardy perennial native to the boggy areas of eastern coast of North America, from northern Florida through New England. The carnivorous plants are easy to grow
- [Still Need to Water, Water, Water](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/still-need-to-water-water-water.html) - Here at my farm, we haven't put away any hoses or sprinklers just yet - it's been so dry with no rain in the immediate forecast. I'm fortunate to have a strong well system, so we could keep all the gardens adequately hydrated. I designate one member of my outdoor grounds crew to oversee watering
- [Planting Physocarpus and Cotoneaster](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/planting-physocarpus-and-cotoneaster.html) - Physocarpus, also known as Ninebark, and Cotoneaster, are both reliable, versatile, low-maintenance plants that work for almost any garden. I've planted lots of Physocarpus at my farm - around my pool, in front of my pool house, within my maze, and most recently, in an area across from my chicken coops. Native to North America,
- [Maintaining My Pastures and Hayfields](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/maintaining-my-pastures-and-hayfields.html) - Here at the farm, the weather has been unseasonably warm with little to no wind - great conditions for working in my pastures and hayfields. I am very fortunate to have several paddocks where my horses and donkeys can graze. I also designate three separate fields where I grow hay, so my herd has a
- [Cats of Cantitoe Corners](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/cats-of-cantitoe-corners.html) - Many of you often ask about my pets. I am happy to report - they're all doing very well, including my youngest furred companions, my kittens Cinco and Mayo. Born on March 15th of this year, these young felines are now eight months old and free to roam the stable complex and surrounding area during
- [Planting Flowerfull Smooth Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/planting-flowerfull-smooth-hydrangeas.html) - A good time to plant hydrangeas is in the fall, so they can grow healthy root systems before their first blooms. My gardeners planted many hydrangeas this year - in my perennial hydrangea garden, around my goose enclosure, along both sides of my Cotinus and London plane tree allée, and outside my tennis court. A
- [November Chores Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/november-chores-around-the-farm.html) - What autumn chores are on your to-do list this year? To stay organized during seasonal transitions, I create very detailed notes of all that needs to be done around my farm. Over the last few weeks, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been working hard getting all the tasks completed. They've been blowing leaves,
- [November Colors at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/november-colors-at-my-farm.html) - This year's autumnal hue-fest continues at my Bedford, New York farm. It's the shorter days and cooler air temperatures that trigger trees to change their leaf color from green to red, yellow, brown, and gold. It's this weather that also activates the hormones within the plants to begin the abscission process, the weakening of the
- [Planting Japanese Maples](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/11/planting-japanese-maples.html) - A garden at my Bedford, New York farm goes through another transformation. Every year, I always add a few interesting and rare trees to the gardens. The space behind my Tenant House is already filled with shade-loving plants and a variety of Japanese maples, but there were a couple of bare spots that needed filling.
- [Fall Color at Select Horticulture, Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/fall-color-at-select-horticulture-inc.html) - Here in the Northeast, the season's falling leaves are everywhere, especially at the local nurseries - mounds of beautiful foliage in yellow, gold, orange, burgundy, and crimson. Located just off a scenic country road in the picturesque rural town of Pound Ridge, New York, is Select Horticulture, Inc., a nursery offering premium quality trees and
- [MARTHA is now on Netflix!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/martha-is-now-on-netflix.html) - I hope you all watch it - my documentary, MARTHA, directed by RJ Cutler, is now on NETFLIX! MARTHA has already premiered at various festivals and theaters including the Telluride Film Festival and the Hamptons International Film Festival. Most recently, the film was played in front of a full audience at New York City's legendary
- [Growing Saffron](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/growing-saffron.html) - Every year, I look forward to growing the rare and vivid crimson-colored spice called saffron. Saffron comes from a flower called crocus sativus, also known as ‘saffron crocus’. It is a beautiful, aromatic, purple flower with bright red threads, or stigmas, which make up the luxurious spice. It is grown extensively in southeastern Asia and
- [Planting European Hornbeams in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-european-hornbeams-in-my-maze.html) - If you're thinking about planting a hedge this season, consider European hornbeams, Carpinus betulus. I have many hornbeams hedges around my farm. They're fast-growing, hardy, and provide changing texture and color during the year - green foliage in summer, golden yellow leaves in fall, and natural gray bare branches in winter. Last week, I decided
- [The Season's Last Harvest](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/the-seasons-last-harvest.html) - Here at my farm, my gardeners and housekeepers are rushing to pick the last of the outdoor vegetables before the first hard frost. A hard frost is when temperatures drop below 28-degrees Fahrenheit for at least four consecutive hours. So far we've had a pretty mild fall, but nights are getting cold fast and there's
- [Late October Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/late-october-dahlias-2.html) - We're nearing the end of October, but with such mild autumn temperatures here in New York, my dahlias continue to bloom. I designated a large space for growing dahlias right behind my vegetable greenhouse, in an area that gets great sun and protection from strong winds. The colorful flowers begin to bloom with great profusion
- [Adding Arborvitae to My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/adding-arborvitae-to-my-maze.html) - If you’re looking for fast-growing, easy-to-care-for evergreen trees to use in your garden as a border hedge or privacy screen, consider arborvitae. These lush, dense, bright green conifers are so versatile. I'm in the process of planting a living maze in a pasture just outside my Winter House. Much of the three-acre area is now
- [Planting Blue Atlas Cedar and Ninebark in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-blue-atlas-cedar-and-ninebark-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze continues to evolve with each row of interesting plantings. It now includes a beautiful Blue Atlas Cedar and a row of Physocarpus opulifolius, known as common ninebark. Earlier this month, I received a large delivery from First Editions Shrubs and Trees, a brand of evergreens and perennials from the fifth-generation, family and
- [Planting More Boxwood in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-more-boxwood-in-my-maze.html) - Temperatures at my farm today are expected to reach 80-degrees Fahrenheit - unseasonably warm, but great for continuing our planting projects in my living maze. Last week, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew started working on another big section of this garden. I designed an area that includes a long boxwood border across the maze
- [More Changing Fall Colors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/more-changing-fall-colors.html) - Here in the Northeast, the plants and trees continue to show off their gorgeous fall colors. This time of year, because of the changes in temperature and length of daylight, the leaves stop their food-making process. When this happens, the chlorophyll breaks down and the green color disappears, making way for all the shades of
- [Planting a Row of Boxwood](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-a-row-of-boxwood.html) - It's mid-October and the ground is still pretty soft, so planting projects continue here at my farm. The three-acre lush pasture just outside my Winter House is the setting for my living maze, which I started in the spring of 2022. I've planted a variety of interesting trees, hedges, espaliers, and shrubs - rows of
- [Hudson River Park Gala 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/hudson-river-park-gala-2024.html) - Have you ever been to Hudson River Park? It continues to be one of the most vibrant spaces in New York City. I encourage you to visit the next time you're in the area - you will see why it is so special. Hudson River Park is considered the largest open space project in Manhattan
- [Fruits of My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/fruits-of-my-farm.html) - What fall fruits are growing near you? It's amazing how quickly plants and trees grow and change day to day. Starting in September, many of the trees in this area begin their autumn transformations - changing from bold green to various shades of red, yellow, and brown. Now in October, many of those leaves have
- [Moving Tropical Container Plants Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/moving-tropical-container-plants-indoors.html) - All my tropical plants are now safely stored indoors for the winter. Caring for my precious plants means following a strict schedule, particularly at the end of the warm season. Plants that summer at Skylands, my home in Maine, are picked up and brought back to Bedford for storage. And together with all the tropical
- [Storing the Potted Plants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/storing-the-potted-plants.html) - October is a very important month here at my Bedford, New York farm. It's when my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are rushing to get all my warm weather container plants inside the greenhouses. I have quite a large collection of tropical specimens. Because I live in a four-season region, during colder months it’s vital
- [Potting Plants from the Amazon Horticulture Plant Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/potting-plants-from-the-amazon-horticulture-plant-collection.html) - My greenhouse assortment of rare and interesting potted plants now includes several more beautiful Begonias, Anthuriums, Staghorn Ferns and other specimens from the Amazon Horticulture Plant Collection. The 25 plants arrived earlier this week - all meticulously wrapped in paper and packed in several large boxes. I opened each plant very carefully and they were
- [Plants from the Amazon Horticulture Plant Collection](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/plants-from-the-amazon-horticulture-plant-collection.html) - If you're as passionate a gardener as I am, you'll love the gorgeous specimens I received from The Spheres Horticulture Plant Collection. Not long ago, during a trip to the Pacific Northwest, I visited The Spheres in Seattle where Amazon holds thousands of amazing cloud forest plants from around the world. This week, I received
- [Planting Hydrangeas and Phlox](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-hydrangeas-and-phlox.html) - Creating a perennial garden takes time, patience, and thoughtful planning. The perennial hydrangea border across from my chicken coops has long been home to a selection of colorful hydrangeas. In more recent years, I expanded it and added other plantings, such as irises, ligularia, phlox, Aruncus, Euonymus, and catnip. Yesterday, my gardeners planted more hydrangeas
- [Early Autumn Colors at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/early-autumn-colors-at-my-farm-2.html) - If you live in an area where foliage changes with the seasons, you know how exciting and beautiful this time of year can be. I love autumn and although the season hasn't quite hit its peak here in Bedford, New York, the changing leaves are providing lots of fall color. I've planted hundreds of trees
- [Picking Pumpkins, Gourds, and Squash](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/picking-pumpkins-gourds-and-squash.html) - One of our favorite fall activities here at my Bedford, New York farm is picking the season's pumpkins. Pumpkins grow on vines, which means they take up a lot of space. I always plant my pumpkin patch in a roomy area that can accommodate a large crop of big, colorful specimens. This year, I decided
- [My Fall Blooming Colchicum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/my-fall-blooming-colchicum.html) - Wherever you live, I hope you’re able to enjoy the beautiful blooms of those fall perennials called Colchicum. Colchicum produces such cheerful colors when most other plants have faded. Over the seasons, I've planted a number of colchicum corms around my farm - near my front gate, along the edge of my Stewartia garden, under
- [Plants from First Editions](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/perennials-from-first-editions.html) - For anyone passionate about gardening, it's always so rewarding to plant new specimens and watch them flourish. Recently, I received a large delivery from First Editions Shrubs and Trees, a brand of premium evergreens and perennials from the fifth-generation, family and brand owner Bailey Nurseries in St. Paul, Minnesota. These plants will be added to
- [Planting American Sweetgum 'Slender Silhouette' Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/planting-american-sweetgum-slender-silhouette-trees.html) - Here at my farm, we're rushing to get lots of beautiful trees and shrubs planted. Fall is one of the best times to plant because the soil temperature is still mild. Earlier this week, we planted two Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' trees, American sweetgums, at the south entrance of my living maze. These handsome trees
- [Potting Ginkgo Seedlings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/potting-ginkgo-seedlings.html) - At my Bedford, New York farm, I have thousands and thousands of trees, and sometimes they have "babies" of their own. Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as ginkgo or gingko, and also known as the maidenhair tree, is the only living species in the division Ginkgophyta. It is found in fossils dating back 270-million years. Native
- [Transplanting Hostas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/transplanting-hostas.html) - If you’re thinking of transplanting any of your hostas, now is a great time to do it, when the soil is still warm from summer. I decided to redo a couple of my perennial garden beds - in particular, the two beds in front of my main greenhouse. These gardens had been planted with hostas
- [More from My Business Trip to Washington State](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/10/more-from-my-business-trip-to-washington-state.html) - There's so much to enjoy in the Pacific Northwest - here's more from my recent whirlwind business trip to Washington State. While in Seattle, I was interviewed at Amazon Accelerate, an annual company event dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and connecting its sellers. I also visited The Spheres - three spherical conservatories that are part of
- [Visiting the Gardens of Heronswood and Windcliff in Washington State](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/visiting-the-gardens-of-heronswood-and-windcliff-in-washington-state.html) - I always try to include as much as I can during my business trips, so they are productive, informative and fun. During a recent visit to Indianola, Washington, I made sure to carve out some time to visit my dear friends Dan Hinkley and Robert Jones. While with them, we toured Heronswood, the revered botanical
- [Adding Boxwood to a Garden Bed, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/adding-boxwood-to-a-garden-bed-part-ii.html) - It's always so exciting to see my gardens evolve and transform. This week, I turned my attention to a bed near the front of my farm outside my main greenhouse. I had already replaced a stand of white pine trunks with a selection of medium sized boxwood and planted hostas and other perennials around them.
- [Adding Boxwood to a Garden Bed, Part I](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/adding-boxwood-to-a-garden-bed-part-i.html) - I'm always looking for ways to improve and add interest to my gardens - and fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, so the roots have ample time to get established before the first frost. Last spring, I decided to change the garden near my front gate. I removed the remaining trunks
- [Carriage Rides Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/carriage-rides-around-my-farm.html) - Fall is a lovely season for horse drawn carriage rides - especially here at my Bedford, New York farm. I share my stable with 10 equines - four handsome Friesians, a Fell Pony, and five donkeys. I horseback ride regularly, but I also enjoy driving and riding carriages. Two of my Friesians, Hylke and Geert,
- [Espalier European Hornbeams](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/espalier-european-hornbeams.html) - I now have two handsome espalier European hornbeams planted against the walls of my Carriage House and Stable Office here at the farm. Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata,' the columnar European hornbeam, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree. ‘Fastigiata’ means a narrow form with upright branches. This type of tree can be grown as an espalier, meaning its
- [Making a Bonsai](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/making-a-bonsai.html) - Bonsai is the art of dwarfing trees and growing them in containers. It’s often been referred to as a Japanese technique; however, it actually originated from an ancient Chinese horticultural practice more than a thousand years ago. I am very fond of bonsai trees, and have nurtured many over the years. To make a bonsai,
- [A Stop at Select Horticulture Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/a-stop-at-select-horticulture-inc.html) - Visiting local nurseries is a great way to learn about the plants and trees that thrive in one's area. It's also a wonderful opportunity to get expert advice on selecting, planting, and maintaining those specimens. Earlier this week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, paid a brief visit to one of my favorite nurseries, Select Horticulture
- [Planting Sedum in My Stone Wall](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/planting-sedum-in-my-stone-wall.html) - It takes a lot of time and patience to develop a garden. Here at my farm, I pay close attention to all the beds and planting spaces - how the specimens grow, what varieties work best, and what areas need filling. And then, every so often I plant a few more colorful and interesting additions.
- [Repotting Evergreens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/repotting-evergreens.html) - As an impassioned gardener, I have many ornamental urns filled with lush, green plants around my home. Some of them needed a little extra maintenance care and attention. A selection of these plants are small evergreen specimens such as Hinoki Cypress, white spruce, balsam fir, and creeping juniper. This week, my head gardener Ryan McCallister,
- [Planting Evergreens in My Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/planting-evergreens-in-my-pinetum.html) - Planting evergreen shrubs is a great way to layer in color and texture in the garden. Near my Winter House were some potted evergreens that were in need of transplanting. While a couple of the pots had broken, other plants had just grown too big for their containers. I instructed my head gardener, Ryan McCallister,
- [Cleaning Farm Equipment](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/cleaning-farm-equipment.html) - Here at the farm, I try hard to keep everything clean, organized, and in good working condition - especially all the large and important agricultural equipment. Last week, my outdoor grounds crew baled our second cut of hay - 663 bales for my horses from three large fields. I am so proud I can make
- [Second Cut of Hay 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/second-cut-of-hay-2024.html) - Here in the Northeast, recent weather has been dry, sunny, warm, with light winds and lower humidity - perfect for the multiple day process of baling hay. Hay is a harvested plant that’s dried and cured after being cut in the field. In most cases, hay is cut during the late bud or early bloom
- [Attending the Telluride Film Festival for Premiere of My Documentary, "Martha"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/attending-the-telluride-film-festival-for-premiere-of-my-documentary-martha.html) - If you follow me on Instagram @MarthaStewart48 you may have caught some of the photos from my trip to the Telluride Film Festival for the premiere of my Netflix documentary, "Martha," directed by RJ cutler. Recently, I traveled to southwest Colorado to attend the 51st annual Telluride Film Festival presented by the National Film Preserve.
- [Watering the Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/watering-the-gardens.html) - Will you be out in the yard watering your plants this weekend? On my big farm, it takes a lot of close monitoring to stay on top of the watering tasks this time of year. Temperatures today are expected to be in the low 80s, with no chance of showers until next week, and that
- [A Late Summer Business Luncheon at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/a-late-summer-business-luncheon-at-my-farm.html) - Sometimes, getting out of the office and enjoying a business meeting over lunch, al fresco, is a very good thing. Yesterday, I hosted a small luncheon at my farm for a group of colleagues. I served chicken salad sandwiches, steak sandwiches, beet salad garnished with dill, a light and delicious chicken soup, and bread pudding
- [Picking Onions](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/picking-onions.html) - I now have lots of beautiful farm-grown onions! The onion, Allium cepa, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Onions are hardy, easy to grow, and can be grown in a variety of soils and climates. We plant a lot of onions every year. I use them in my cooking, and in
- [Grooming My Pergola Boxwood](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/grooming-my-pergola-boxwood.html) - This time of year can be very hectic - my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy keeping up with all the growth in the garden beds. Summer is coming to a close in less than two weeks, but there is still lots of work to be done - weeding, pruning, and grooming the many
- [Visiting My Pinetum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/visiting-my-pinetum.html) - There is always so much to see and learn about at my Bedford, New York farm. Over the years I have designed many gardens around my home. One area that is constantly evolving is my pinetum - an arboretum of pine trees and other conifers I planted in a field behind my large Equipment Barn
- [Late Summer Flower Arrangements](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/late-summer-flower-arrangements.html) - As summer wears on, late season flowers continue to add vivid colors to the garden. Down by my chicken coops in my former vegetable garden, I now have a space dedicated to annuals, where varieties could be organized in beds by size, color, and bloom time. All the flowers are started from seed in my
- [Supporting the Berry Canes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/supporting-the-berry-canes.html) - Berry picking season is over now, so it's time to get the bushes ready for next year. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I grow patches of raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, blueberries, and currants. For the best yields from these plants, it's crucial to keep them well-maintained - they need to be fed and pruned
- [Cutting Down Almond Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/cutting-down-almond-trees.html) - The landscape at my farm is constantly evolving, and keeping it healthy sometimes means cutting down trees. Trees are crucial to our environment - they provide breathable oxygen, absorb carbon dioxide, help create an ecosystem of food for birds and other animals, and they're beautiful when full of foliage or flowers. However, occasionally trees need
- [Stonework Maintenance at Skylands](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/stonework-maintenance-at-skylands.html) - Up at Skylands, my home in Maine, summer is also a good time to take care of important outdoor maintenance work. I'm not at Skylands as much as I would like, so whenever I am there I try to schedule big projects, including the repair work to any stone walkways, steps, and walls that have
- [Summer in Maine 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/09/summer-in-maine-2024.html) - Whenever I go to Skylands, my home in Seal Harbor, Maine, the days are always filled with lots of activities and good quality time with family and friends. This summer was especially memorable. Aside from all the wonderful meals, I also enjoyed boating, hiking, visiting seals and cormorants, touring nearby gardens, shopping, and of course,
- [Delicious Summer Foods in Maine](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/delicious-summer-foods-in-maine.html) - I just love my summers at Skylands, my beloved home in Maine. Every year, I try to spend a few weeks - give or take - at my beautiful refuge in Seal Harbor, Maine. I always have a spectacular time with family and all my dear friends who visit. We all eat very well, feasting
- [Maintaining My Formal Rose Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/maintaining-my-formal-rose-garden.html) - Aside from their beauty and intoxicating sweet scents, roses can continue to flower throughout the summer. I adore roses and have grown them for more than 30-years. Here at my farm, I have roses in my perennial garden, in my allée of lilacs, and in a more formal space behind my main greenhouse. The 68-foot
- [Dahlia Arrangements for My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/dahlia-arrangements-for-my-home.html) - When it comes to dahlias, I love the big, bright, colorful blooms most of all. Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family and are related to the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. They grow from small tubers planted in the spring. And from late June until the first
- [Polishing Silver Flatware](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/polishing-silver-flatware.html) - Several times a year, my housekeepers take on the task of cleaning and polishing a collection of silver - well ahead of any holiday entertaining. This week Elvira and Enma tackled several drawers of flatware in my servery - washing every single piece, applying a quality commercial polish, soaping and rinsing, and then finally drying
- [Summer Chores Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/summer-chores-around-my-farm-2.html) - It’s late summer, and lots of regular maintenance and cleaning work is going on at the farm. Supporting a working farm is a huge job. In order for it to thrive, animals and gardens need constant tender loving care. Here at my Bedford farm, we keep a running list of all the chores that need
- [My Kittens, Cinco and Mayo](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/my-kittens-cinco-and-mayo.html) - Anyone who knows me knows how much I love my animals - my dogs, cats, birds, and horses - they're all wonderful and special companions. Two of the youngest residents at my farm live down at my stable. Perhaps you've seen them on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. They are kittens named Cinco and Mayo and
- [A Guest Blog from a Trip to Tulum, Mexico](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-tulum-mexico.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, whenever a member of my team returns from vacation, I always encourage them to share some of their photos. My operations manager, Matt Krack, recently returned from a summer trip with his sons to Tulum, a town on the Caribbean coastline of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. There, he and
- [Harvesting Celery, Okra, Beets, and More](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/harvesting-celery-okra-beets-and-more.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, there are still so many fresh, organic vegetables to pick and enjoy. Many of you often ask what I do with all the many vegetables I grow. Most of them are shared with my daughter, Alexis, and her children, Jude and Truman – they love all vegetables. I
- [Trees Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/trees-around-my-farm.html) - Summer weather here at my farm is expected to be sunny and mild today - only reaching 75-degrees Fahrenheit. Hard to believe the season is almost over. It always amazes me how quickly plants and trees grow from day-to-day. Many flowers have already finished blooming for the season, but the trees, most of which I've
- [More Dahlias Blooming in My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/more-dahlias-blooming-in-my-garden.html) - Beautiful, colorful dahlias continue to bloom at my Bedford, New York farm. Dahlias begin to bloom with great profusion just as other plants pass their prime, and they last right up until the first frost. My dahlia garden is planted in a large bed behind my glass vegetable greenhouse. We have flowers ranging from small
- [Mulching My Garden Beds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/mulching-my-garden-beds.html) - This time of year all gardeners are busy weeding. And let's face it, few enjoy this gardening chore, but we all know those pesky weeds will grow and grow. To cut down on some of the weeding, I regularly lay down a two to three inch layer of organic mulch over all the beds. Spreading
- [This Year's Pumpkin Patch](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/this-years-pumpkin-patch.html) - My pumpkin patch is looking great this season! In early summer, my gardeners and I plant lots and lots of pumpkin seeds - many from our favorite seed companies, and some from interesting and tasty fruits I’ve enjoyed over the years. Pumpkins grow on vines, which means they take up a lot of space. I
- [Pruning a Field of Christmas Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/pruning-a-field-of-christmas-trees.html) - Tree pruning and grooming continues here at my Bedford, New York farm. As the owner of many gardens, groves, and allées, I am constantly looking at all the trees, making sure they are in perfect condition. Pruning is one of the biggest and most important gardening tasks. Not only does pruning improve the overall health
- [Attending the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, Part 1](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/attending-the-games-of-the-xxxiii-olympiad-in-paris-part-1.html) - It's the last weekend of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, are you watching? For the past two weeks, we've all enjoyed seeing more than 10-thousand athletes from 206 nations compete in The Olympics. I had the honor of attending The Games this year and celebrating my birthday with Snoop Dogg watching the equestrian
- [Grooming My Winter House Terrace Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/grooming-my-winter-house-terrace-gardens.html) - Another big summertime task is checked off the list. Along one side of my home overlooking the farm, I have a large stone terrace constructed with formal hedged gardens. For the upper parterres, I selected contrasting evergreen shrubs – boxwood, and golden barberry. To provide interest, these shrubs are sheared to different heights, creating a
- [Installing a Lithium Battery](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/installing-a-lithium-battery.html) - One of my farm's off-road vehicles is now equipped with a low-maintenance, long lasting lithium battery - and it's working great. There's a lot that goes into maintaining a farm. I am constantly driving around, talking to my outdoor grounds team, visiting my animals, and checking on the progress in my gardens. The crew is
- [Bailey Nurseries 2024 Creator Event](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/bailey-nurseries-2024-creator-event.html) - For any serious and passionate gardener it's important to attend botanical events that can inform and inspire - as I always say, "learn something new every day." Last week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota for the first ever Creator event at Bailey Nurseries. He joined more than 20 other garden
- [Planting in My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/planting-in-my-vegetable-greenhouse-4.html) - My glass vegetable greenhouse is now planted for the next season of indoor growing. My large outdoor vegetable garden is still producing lots of great foods, but I always make sure my vegetable greenhouse is prepared and planted in time, so I am never without fresh delicious produce. Over the last few days, my gardeners
- [Attending the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, Part 2](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/attending-the-games-of-the-xxxiii-olympiad-in-paris-part-2.html) - Thank you, Paris, for hosting such an amazing celebration of sport, passion, and determination for the entire world. The 2024 Games marked the 100th anniversary of the Olympics in Paris. The capital city of France hosted the Olympics first in 1900 and then again in 1924. The next Summer Games will be held in Los
- [My Growing Garden Maze in August](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/my-growing-garden-maze-in-august.html) - My two-and-a-half year old garden maze is looking so lush and green this summer. The three-acre pasture just outside my Winter House is the setting for my maze. Since work began, I've planted a variety of different hedges, espaliers, trees, and shrubs - hundreds of specimens that add texture and interest, and all according to
- [Stonework Maintenance](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/stonework-maintenance.html) - Are you getting all your outdoor home projects done this summer? Here at my farm, one of this year's big tasks includes maintenance work on all the stone walkways, steps, and walls that have shifted or moved over the years. Over the last couple of weeks, the crew from Luppino Landscaping and Masonry in Mount
- [Caring for Potted Sansevieria](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/caring-for-potted-sansevieria.html) - A lot of work has been going on inside my main greenhouse - cleaning, organizing, and giving many of my potted plants some much needed attention. Last week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, repotted a variety of specimens including the very interesting and popular Sansevieria. Sansevieria is a genus of about 70-species of flowering plants,
- [An Early August Harvest](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/an-early-august-harvest.html) - Here at my farm, we're picking lots of wonderful and nutritious vegetables from the garden. Yesterday, my housekeepers Enma Sandoval and Elvira Rojas harvested a bounty of beautiful vegetables - beans, artichokes, peppers, eggplants, tomatoes, radishes, and more. Despite some very uncomfortable summer weather the last couple of weeks, the vegetables are thriving. Enjoy these
- [Garden Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/garden-dahlias.html) - It's dahlia season and here at my Bedford, New York farm we have lots of gorgeous, bright, and colorful dahlias blooming in my garden. Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family and are related to the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. They grow from small tubers planted in
- [Visiting Daheim in Millbrook, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/visiting-daheim-in-millbrook-new-york.html) - Have you ever heard of Daheim, the Victorian mansion that sits on more than 2000 acres in the historic Hudson Valley village of Millbrook, New York? Well, it's up for sale. Daheim, which is German for “at home,” has also been known as "Millbrook" and the Hitchcock estate. The property was originally created in the
- [Blooming Tiger Lilies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/blooming-tiger-lilies-2.html) - My long and winding pergola is full of striking orange-colored tiger lily blooms. This pergola, located on one side of a carriage road near my Tenant House, goes through several transformations during the year. In winter, the garden sleeps - tan colored burlap is what one sees along its border. In late spring, a palette
- [Cleaning and Trimming Garlic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/08/cleaning-and-trimming-garlic.html) - This year's garlic is ready to use! I grow a lot of garlic here at my Bedford, New York farm and up at Skylands, my home in Maine. I plant it in the fall, harvest it the following summer, and then let it thoroughly cure in a dry, warm place. Yesterday, the garlic was cleaned
- [Repotting a Fiddle Leaf Fig](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/repotting-a-fiddle-leaf-fig.html) - There's always a long list of gardening chores to complete here at my Bedford, New York farm. The fiddle leaf fig, Ficus lyrata, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, from Cameroon west to Sierra Leone, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforests.
- [An Early Birthday Dinner](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/an-early-birthday-dinner.html) - Some of the best gatherings are those spent with friends celebrating special occasions. Over the weekend, my neighbor, designer Andy Yu, hosted a birthday dinner for me and his partner, Dr. Evan Goldstein. Chef Eyal Shani prepared a delightful modern Israeli summer menu themed "How to Think Like a Tomato." There were 24-guests in attendance.
- [Dinner at New York City's Elio's](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/dinner-at-new-york-citys-elios.html) - Do you have a favorite classic neighborhood restaurant? One that's known for its delicious homemade dishes and traditional and relaxed décor? I've been dining at New York City's Elio's for 35-years. In fact, it was where I had my first date after my divorce in 1989. Elio's is a charming old-world Italian establishment on east
- [Pruning Hedges Around My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/pruning-hedges-around-my-pool.html) - Another good pruning job is in progress at my Bedford, New York farm - this time, on the hedges surrounding my swimming pool. Around the outside of the pool fence, I have a hedge of two dark-colored burgundy-black leafed specimens - Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ and Cotinus coggygria ‘Royal Purple' shrubs. Both are fast-growing shrubs that
- [Pruning the Smoke Bushes in My Allée](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/pruning-the-smoke-bushes-in-my-allee.html) - In order to keep my Bedford, New York farm and all its gardens, allées, and groves as beautiful as possible, I pay lots of attention to the maintenance and care of all my trees and shrubs. In 2019, I decided to plant an allée along the carriage road through the lower hayfields. I planted a
- [Seeding the Hayfields](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/seeding-the-hayfields.html) - Now that the first cut of hay is completed for the season, it's time to reseed the fields in preparation for a second cut later this year. When I moved to this farm, I designated three separate areas as hayfields and planted them with a mixture of timothy, orchard grass, Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, and clover
- [Peach Cobbler Made with Fruits from My Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/peach-cobbler-made-with-fruits-from-my-orchard.html) - No plants give sweeter returns than fruit trees. Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. My large orchard here at my farm has more than 200 fruit trees. I grow peaches, apples, pears, cherries, quinces, medlars, etc. Most of the fruits are not ready to pick, but many of the peaches are ripe
- [Blueberry Picking at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/blueberry-picking-at-my-farm.html) - It's still berry picking season and the blueberries at my Bedford, New York farm are ripe for the picking! Plump, juicy, and sweet, with vibrant colors from red to the deepest purple-black, blueberries are one of nature’s finest treasures. I love to use them for jams, jellies, and pies, but they’re also wonderful with cereal,
- [Repotting Alocasias and Colocasias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/repotting-alocasias-and-colocasias.html) - There is always so much work to do on my Bedford, New York farm. During summer, all my large potted tropical plants are displayed outdoors in various locations around the farm. Smaller potted specimens are also put out in groups near my greenhouses where they can be closely maintained. One collection of alocasias and colocasias,
- [My Thriving Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/my-thriving-vegetable-garden.html) - Here in the Northeast, temperatures today are expected to hit the mid 80s - a little break following this week's humid heat wave. Despite some uncomfortable summer weather, the growing vegetables at my Bedford, New York farm are thriving. Yesterday, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, and I picked green peppers, artichokes, beets, radishes, turnips, and
- [Picking Garlic from My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/picking-garlic-from-my-garden.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, July is garlic picking time - when the bottom leaves of the plants start to die back and turn brown, but the top leaves are still green. Knowing when garlic is ready to pick can be tricky. If it’s harvested too soon, the cloves are small and underdeveloped.
- [Picking Potatoes from the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/picking-potatoes-from-the-garden.html) - My garden continues to produce bounties of beautiful fresh vegetables. Our latest harvest - potatoes! Yesterday, before a thunderous rainstorm, my gardeners harvested the season's first batch of potatoes. Potatoes are from the perennial nightshade, Solanum tuberosum. As the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice, potatoes are grown from “seed potatoes," which
- [Flowers in My New Cutting Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/flowers-in-my-new-cutting-garden.html) - Colorful summertime blooms are now growing beautifully in the beds of a new cutting garden. Earlier this year, I began developing a more formal cutting garden down by my chicken coops. It had been my vegetable garden for several years, but now that I have a giant half-acre vegetable garden closer to my home, I
- [Repotting Pittosporum](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/repotting-pittosporum.html) - Part of good potted plant maintenance is knowing when it's time to repot. Out in my Winter House courtyard is a handsome potted Pittosporum - a dense, low-maintenance evergreen with delicate bold green foliage. The specimen had been in the same pot for quite some time and was in need of a more spacious container
- [Maintaining My Tomato Plants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/maintaining-my-tomato-plants.html) - How are your tomato plants doing? Mine are growing excellently with careful planning and maintenance. Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum, grow on vines, so it is crucial to provide strong structures to which the vines can cling and climb. Some use pre-made tomato cages. I like to use bamboo for the supports. Bamboo is attractive, easy to
- [Dinner at Bungalow in New York City](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/dinner-at-bungalow-in-new-york-city.html) - The next time you're in New York City and crave the delicious foods of true Indian cuisine, go to Bungalow, the East Village establishment run by Michelin star chef, MasterChef India judge and author, Vikas Khanna, and Bombay House Hospitality founder and CEO, Jimmy Rizvi. Earlier this week I dined at Bungalow with family and
- [Maintaining My Garden Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/maintaining-my-garden-maze.html) - It's so important to keep up with the maintenance and care of the many trees and plants here at my Bedford, New York farm. Two years ago, I started creating a garden maze of interesting hedges, espaliers, and shrubs in the pasture across the carriage road from my Winter House terrace. I've planted hundreds of
- [My Stewartia Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/my-stewartia-garden.html) - My Stewartia Garden continues to thrive at my Bedford, New York farm. My Stewartia Garden is located across from my long clematis pergola. The space was once planted with rows and rows of ferns and lilies. Many still grow here, but the garden is also filled with beautiful Stewartia trees, Japanese maples, Cotinus, and lush
- [Planting Hydrangeas Around My Tennis Court](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/planting-hydrangeas-around-my-tennis-court.html) - Another outdoor chore is checked off the list - my crew is getting so much done. My Bedford, New York farm sits on 153 acres of gardens, pastures, and woodlands. Every year, I work hard to design new garden spaces and enhance existing ones. I take into consideration a plant's growing needs and mature size
- [Time to "Prune After Bloom" the Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/time-to-prune-after-bloom-the-roses.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, it's time to "prune after bloom" the roses - meaning deadhead and trim all the faded flowers. There are different pruning strategies for different times of the year, but overall the goals are the same - to keep the plants looking fresh and open, promote new growth and
- [Pruning My Hornbeam Hedges](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/pruning-my-hornbeam-hedges-2.html) - It's that time of year again, when the fast growing hornbeam hedges around my farm need to be pruned and groomed. Over the last couple of weeks my outdoor grounds crew trimmed the tall hornbeam hedge in front of my main greenhouse. They also tackled the long hornbeam hedge that runs from my Summer House
- [What's Growing in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/whats-growing-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - My vegetable garden is producing so many wonderful and nutritious foods. It's fun to plant a vegetable garden at the beginning of the season, but to keep it thriving, it must also be carefully maintained. My head gardener, Ryan McCallister, visits my large half-acre patch every single day to check on what's growing, harvest what
- [Planting Fernspray Hinoki Cypress from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/planting-fernspray-hinoki-cypress-from-monrovia.html) - Adding just one type of tree, bush, or plant can totally transform a space. A couple of years ago, I planted a group of large Fernspray Hinoki cypress bushes along the carriage road just past my allée of lindens near the entrance to my Japanese Maple Woodland. They looked so beautiful, I decided to plant
- [An American Flag Cake on the TODAY Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/an-american-flag-cake-on-the-today-show.html) - I wish you all a pleasant and safe Fourth of July holiday. I hope you caught my segment on the TODAY Show last week. I shared a few photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. I made my rendition of a beautiful and festive American flag cake with 13 stripes for the original 13 colonies, and
- [Displaying Potted Plants on My Terrace](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/displaying-houseplants-on-my-terrace.html) - Potted plants bring life to any space - indoors and out. I love container plants and whenever I am home I always like to keep a collection of interesting specimens in and around my Winter House where I can see them every day. Most of my potted plants are kept in my main greenhouse, so
- [Cotinus](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/cotinus.html) - Smoke bushes, Cotinus, are among my favorite of small trees - they have superlative color, appealing form, and look excellent in the gardens. I have many smoke bushes around my Bedford, New York farm - paired with London plane trees in an allée through a hay field, in the sunken garden behind my Summer House,
- [Flowering Clematis](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/07/flowering-clematis.html) - Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines - it's always exciting to see them bloom year after year. I have grown many varieties of this wonderful plant. Soon after I bought my Bedford, New York farm, I built a long pergola along the front carriage road leading to my
- [My Kubota Tractors at Work](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/my-kubota-tractors-at-work.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I always encourage my crew to "use the right tools for the right jobs." Among our favorites are the tractors from Kubota, a leading manufacturer of all kinds of farming machinery, tool attachments, and utility vehicles. My Kubota equipment is used all over the property every single day
- [Two Pheasants and a Peacock Join My Flock](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/two-pheasants-and-a-peacock-join-my-flock.html) - A white peacock and two female golden pheasants join my flock at Cantitoe Corners. Earlier this year, I adopted three male golden pheasants from Animal Nation Farm Sanctuary in nearby South Salem, New York. The males are marked with bright red, orange, and yellow plumage. I knew they would make wonderful additions to my farm.
- [My Japanese Snowbell Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/my-japanese-snowbell-trees.html) - Lovely, fragrant, and showy, the Japanese snowbell tree, Styrax japonicus, is a beautiful small tree that thrives in full sun or part shade. In 2016, I planted an allée of Styrax japonicus 'Marley's Pink Parasol' along the carriage road leading to my tennis court. These trees feature bold green foliage and in spring, lustrous pink,
- [My Hydrangea Border](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/my-hydrangea-border.html) - Are the hydrangeas blooming where you are? Here at the farm, my hydrangeas are putting on quite a show. My hydrangea border is located down the carriage road from my tropical hoop houses and across from my chicken coops. It is home to a selection of colorful hydrangeas including mature mopheads transplanted from my former
- [Picking Raspberries, Currants, and Gooseberries at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/picking-raspberries-currants-and-gooseberries-at-my-farm.html) - It's berry-picking time here at my Bedford, New York farm and I have an abundance of these small summer fruits just waiting to be harvested. I grow many berries - I love sharing them with family and friends, and freezing them for use all year long. Behind my main greenhouse are bushes of raspberries, blackberries,
- [Fan Palms Around My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/fan-palms-around-my-pool.html) - This time of year, I always display lots of potted tropical plants around my Bedford, New York farm. The Mexican Fan Palm is native to Mexico, but has naturalized in several states including Florida, California, Hawaii, and Texas. It's a beautiful palm tree with shiny, deep green fronds and a trunk that can reach up
- [Early Summer in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/early-summer-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - My large half-acre vegetable garden is so much fun to visit right now because of all the growing produce - there’s something new popping up every day. This garden, which is now in its second growing season, is filled with so many wonderful crops - tomatoes, spinach, brassicas, beets, Swiss chard, sweet and hot peppers,
- [Early Summer Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/early-summer-blooms.html) - Early summer is such an exciting time at the farm because so much is growing and blooming, especially in my perennial flower garden. It takes a lot of time to maintain a garden this large. It measures 150-feet by 90-feet. I, along with my gardeners, are constantly weeding and watering, and then weeding again. Every
- [Using My STIHL Push Mower](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/using-my-stihl-push-mower.html) - I am always on the lookout for innovative, sensible, and easy-to-operate tools and supplies to use around my Bedford, New York farm. It's important that my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have “the right tool for the right job.” I've been using STIHL products for many years. STIHL is recognized as a worldwide leader in
- [Planting BloomStruck® Bigleaf Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/planting-bloomstruck-bigleaf-hydrangeas.html) - I am always thinking of ways to enhance the gardens here at my Bedford, New York farm. Developing them takes time, patience, and knowledge about what grows best in a specific location. I love hydrangeas and have been collecting them for years. Hydrangeas are popular ornamental plants grown for their large flower heads, which are
- [A Garden Tour for Hortulus](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/a-garden-tour-for-hortulus.html) - June is such a wonderful time for a garden tour. Most of the garden tours at my farm are conducted in the spring and early summer. Late last week, I welcomed a group from Hortulus, a member of the Garden Club of America based in nearby Greenwich, Connecticut. Founded in 1930, the group's mission is
- [The "Influencers: 1920s Fashion and the New Woman" Exhibit at Lyndhurst](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/the-influencers-1920s-fashion-and-the-new-woman-exhibit-at-lyndhurst.html) - A new and informative exhibit featuring the impact of three major fashion innovators of the 1920s is now on display at the Gothic Revival Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York. Presented inside the mansion's exhibition gallery, the fascinating "Influencers: 1920s Fashion and the New Woman" show highlights how Coco Chanel, Irene Castle, and Edna St.
- [The Lyndhurst Mansion](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/the-lyndhurst-mansion.html) - If you're planning to be in or near Westchester County, New York this summer, try to visit Lyndhurst, a magnificent Gothic Revival country estate and National Historic Landmark located on 67 sprawling acres beside the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Lyndhurst, which is also known as the Jay Gould estate, was owned and shaped by three
- [A Business Luncheon Al Fresco](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/a-business-luncheon-al-fresco.html) - Business gatherings are always so much more enjoyable when accompanied by a delicious homemade meal. Yesterday, I hosted a luncheon at my home for a small group of nine. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, and I, collaborated on a delicious menu that included two garden salads - one with young lettuces
- [A June Garden Tour for The Garden Club of America](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/a-june-garden-tour-for-the-garden-club-of-america.html) - Tours through my gardens are different every time - there's always something new to see. Yesterday, I opened my gardens for a private showing to The Garden Club of America. The tour was part of their "On the Road" trip to Bedford, New York. 30 guests from various states across the country attended. Whenever I
- [Planting Onions and Leeks](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/planting-onions-and-leeks.html) - The vegetable garden is nearly all planted! My gardeners have been very busy in my large, half-acre vegetable garden. Last week, they planted the season's crops of onions and leeks which were all started from seed in my greenhouse. Onions and leeks are part of the Allium family. They are hardy, thrive in full sun,
- [Planting Lynwood Gold Forsythia in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/planting-lynwood-gold-forsythia-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze now includes a long row of Lynwood Gold Forsythia. I started this three-acre maze in the spring of 2022, and so far I've completed more than two-thirds of the entire course. I've planted European beech, European hornbeams, boxwood, parrotias, espaliered apple trees, American sweetgums, barberry, London planetrees, privets, camperdown elms, yews, a
- [Potting Up Palms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/potting-up-palms.html) - There is always so much work to do on my Bedford, New York farm. During the warm season, all my potted tropical plants are displayed outdoors in various locations. This year, I decided to display four large potted specimens in front of my Hay Barn - two Bismarckia palms, Bismarckia nobilis, and two pygmy date
- [The First Cut of Hay 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/the-first-cut-of-hay-2024.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, the weather these last couple of weeks has been pleasantly warm, dry, sunny, with light breezes - perfect conditions for cutting, tedding, raking, and baling hay. One of my objectives at my farm has always been to practice self-sufficiency. When I moved here, I designated three separate areas
- [Beautiful, Fragrant Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/beautiful-fragrant-roses.html) - One thing I love is the intoxicating scent of a garden rose. I have many, many roses - in my perennial flower garden, in my allée of lilacs, and in a more formal space behind my main greenhouse. I redesigned the 68-foot by 30-foot rose garden last year for three types of roses - floribunda,
- [Displaying Tropical Plants Outside My Stable](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/displaying-tropical-plants-outside-my-stable.html) - There is always so much work to do on my Bedford, New York farm. This time of year, all my large potted tropical plants are displayed outdoors in various locations around the property. Seven months out of the year, these specimens are kept inside temperature and humidity controlled greenhouses where they can be properly maintained,
- [A Late Spring Breakfast and Garden Tour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/a-late-spring-breakfast-and-garden-tour.html) - The gardens are glistening with color at my Bedford, New York farm - so perfect for a spring day business meeting. Last week, I hosted a breakfast at my home for a group of business colleagues and associates. The weather was perfect - sunny with temperatures in the 70s. We dined al fresco on my
- [Planting the Skylands Terrace 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/06/planting-the-skylands-terrace-2024.html) - My large “iced terrace” at Skylands, my home overlooking Seal Harbor, is brimming with beautiful, green plant life once again. Every year, I like to spend the Memorial Day weekend up in Maine planting all the large outdoor urns, pots, and planters. It is quite an undertaking, but it's become a fun tradition especially with
- [Planting Tomatoes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-tomatoes.html) - Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum, have long been one of America’s favorite garden vegetables. Those bold red, sun-ripened tomatoes bring on the taste of summer with every bite. And, they’re filled with excellent antioxidants and vitamins. Just a handful of healthy plants can produce a bounty of delicious fruits within six to eight weeks. The best time
- [Planting Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-hydrangeas.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I have several allées of trees - they look so beautiful and dramatic along the carriage roads, between the horse paddocks, and beside the antique fencing. In landscaping, an allée, or an avenue, is traditionally a straight path or road with a line of trees or large shrubs
- [Bagel Corner Visits My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/bagel-corner-visits-my-farm.html) - When it comes to bagels, what's your fancy? Do you prefer the seedy, garlicky everything classic? Or the flavorful and lightly sweetened cinnamon raisin? No matter what variety you like best, I think most will agree - there's nothing quite like a good, fresh, and warm out-of-the-oven bagel. Alex Tzelios is the proud co-owner of
- [Displaying Potted Agaves Around the Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/displaying-potted-aloe-around-the-pool.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're always working off a long list of gardening tasks. This time of year, these projects include potting plants in outdoor ornamental containers. During the warmer months, I always display lots of potted plants around my home - on the terrace parterre, in the courtyard behind my Winter
- [Blooming Herbaceous Peonies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/blooming-herbaceous-peonies.html) - It's that time of year when my herbaceous peony garden is blooming! I’m always amazed by the dazzling display of these beautiful flowers - it’s one of the most anticipated sights at my Bedford, New York farm. Friends and family love the peonies as much as I do and rush to see them in all
- [Maze Evergreens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/maze-evergreens.html) - My garden maze now includes arborvitae, western red cedar, false cypress, cherry laurel, and more interesting varieties of yew, holly, and boxwood. As many of you know, I am in the process of planting a living maze in a lush pasture just outside my Winter House. More than two-thirds of the three-acre area is completed
- [My Gardens in May](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/my-gardens-in-may-2.html) - Today in the Northeast, we’re expecting scattered thunderstorms and partly cloudy skies, but so much continues to flourish here at my Bedford, New York farm. The scenery changes rapidly from day to day, week to week, especially this time of year with all the glorious late spring blooms. If you follow my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48,
- [Planting More Than 100 Azaleas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-more-than-100-azaleas.html) - Developing any garden takes time, planning, and lots of patience. Three years ago, I decided to create an azalea border along one side of the carriage road between my Summer House and my stable. I wanted to plant lots of colorful azaleas - a variety of unique specimens in shades of pink, orange, crimson, and
- [Planting Boxwood Shrubs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-boxwood-shrubs.html) - I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens. Earlier this year, I decided to change the garden near my front gate. I removed the remaining trunks of a stand of white pines that were battered by Super Storm Sandy in 2012. In their place, I decided to plant a group of medium sized boxwood
- [Planting a Stewartia Tree](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-a-stewartia-tree.html) - The stewartia tree is an excellent, small to medium-sized, deciduous garden tree. It is also one of my favorites. The Japanese stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia, is native to Japan, Korea, and the southeastern United States. It is a slow-growing, all-season performer that show off green leaves in spring, white flowers in summer, and colorful foliage in
- [Speaking at the Greenwich Historical Society's Spring Fête](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/speaking-at-the-greenwich-historical-societys-spring-fete.html) - My busy work schedule is always filled with business meetings, events, and speaking engagements. Earlier this week, I was invited to speak at the Greenwich Historical Society's Spring Fete: A celebration of Contemporary Design, Lifestyle and Entertainment. I, along with my friend renowned interior designer Stephen Sills, were honorary chairs of the event. At the
- [Moving Tropical Plants Outdoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/moving-tropical-plants-outdoors.html) - Time to bring all my beautiful potted plants outdoors for the season. I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens at my Bedford, New York farm. During the winter, they are all stored in special greenhouses. Once the warm weather arrives, they are all brought out for display - some go to my home
- [Planting Viburnum and Pearl Bush](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-viburnum-and-pearl-bush.html) - This is the busiest time of year at my farm - so many new plants, trees, and shrubs are being added to the gardens, especially in my living maze. Viburnums have long been one of the most popular flowering landscape shrubs. This large group of plants consists of more than 150 species and numerous named
- [A Spring Garden Tour](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/a-spring-garden-tour.html) - There's so much growing and blooming at the farm - it's a perfect time for a garden tour. Every now and then, I agree to open my gardens for a small number of private walking tours. Yesterday morning was the first of the season. It was for a large group of 40 from the historic
- [My Spring Pergola Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/my-spring-pergola-garden.html) - All the spring flowers are just spectacular this time of year - just look at the blooms under my long and winding pergola. Soon after I bought my Bedford, New York farm, I built a long pergola along the carriage road leading up to my home specifically for clematis. Over the years, I've added lots
- [Blooming Azaleas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/blooming-azaleas-2.html) - My azaleas are putting on quite a show at my Bedford, New York farm. Of all the shrubs that flower in spring, azaleas provide some of the most brilliant displays. I have hundreds of them planted together in a garden that starts just outside my Summer House and runs along two sides of the carriage
- [My Garden of Hostas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/my-garden-of-hostas.html) - It's always so exciting to see how the gardens develop and thrive around my farm. In 2020, we planted hundreds of hosta plants down behind my chicken coop yard across the carriage road from my allée of lilac. I first got the plants as bare-root cuttings and kept them in a cold frame for several
- [Planting Brassicas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-brassicas.html) - The beds in my vegetable garden are filling up quickly. My gardeners and outdoor ground crew have been very busy in the vegetable garden. After cleaning, cultivating, and adding nutrient rich compost to all the raised beds, they started planting a number of crops. Many plants are started from seed indoors, such as the brassicas,
- [Potting Bare Root Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/potting-bare-root-trees.html) - Do you know… one large, mature tree can can produce more than 270-liters of oxygen a day? That's nearly half of what the average human needs in a day. The earth needs trees. Every year I plant hundreds, sometimes thousands of trees here at the farm - it's one way I can give back to
- [Planting Hornbeams and Privets in My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-hornbeams-and-privets-in-my-living-maze.html) - My living maze is getting more "a-mazing" with each row of plantings. I started this three-acre maze in the spring of 2022. I designed the maze with a variety of interesting trees, hedges, espaliers, and shrubs that would all grow tall enough to prevent walkers from seeing the paths ahead. Each row would branch off
- [Attending the 150th Kentucky Derby](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/attending-the-150th-kentucky-derby.html) - At 150-years old, the Kentucky Derby is the oldest continuously held major sporting event in the United States. I hope you saw my Instagram photos @MarthaStewart48. I attended "The Run for the Roses" last weekend with several friends and had a wonderful time. The Kentucky Derby is a Grade I stakes horserace held annually on
- [More Beautiful Tulips](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/more-beautiful-tulips.html) - Beautiful, colorful tulips continue to bloom at my Bedford, New York farm. By planting varieties with different bloom times, one can have tulips flowering for six weeks or even more every spring. These brightly colored perennials are hardy in zones 3 to 8 with species ranging in height, form, petal count, and color. Among the
- [My Colorful and Fragrant Lilacs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/my-colorful-and-fragrant-lilacs.html) - Among the most fragrant blooms of spring are the colorful lilacs, Syringa vulgaris. My allée of lilac hedges is just exploding with gorgeous, sweet-smelling clusters. I love lilacs and have enjoyed growing them for many years. In fact, the common lilac has been part of the American landscape for centuries. Lilacs planted in 1650 on
- [Planting Ginkgo biloba Goldspire™ Obelisk Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-ginkgo-biloba-goldspire-obelisk-trees.html) - Adding just one type of tree, bush, or plant can totally transform a space. I enjoy planting interesting and beautiful specimens that add texture and beauty at different times throughout the year. I also like arranging groups of certain plantings to create borders, allées and appealing displays. Last week, I purchased six Ginkgo biloba Goldspire™
- [Planting Peonies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/planting-peonies.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I have so many peonies! I cannot wait for them all to bloom. I adore peonies and have been growing them for quite some time. I have a long tree peony border planted under the semi-shade of giant sugar maples. I have a giant bed completely dedicated to
- [A Trip to Select Horticulture Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/05/a-trip-to-select-horticulture-inc.html) - As a passionate gardener, it's always such a treat for me to visit a well-stocked nursery that deals in beautiful and unusual varieties of plants. Last week, on Arbor Day in fact, I took some time from my busy schedule to stop in at Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York and check on
- [Growing Asparagus](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/growing-asparagus.html) - Ever wonder how asparagus is grown? Every spring, we harvest bunches of delicious asparagus. Asparagus, Asparagus officinalis, are the edible shoots, commonly called spears, that rise early in the season from underground stems called crowns. These perennial plants require patience and at least a few years to become well-established. I made sure an asparagus crop
- [Staking My Herbaceous Peonies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/staking-my-herbaceous-peonies-2.html) - The gardens at my Bedford, New York farm are changing every single day. One of the most anticipated sights on the farm is my herbaceous peony garden in full bloom. No garden is complete without these beautiful plants, which show off their large, imposing flowers in May and June. True perennials, herbaceous peonies can live
- [A Trip to Las Vegas for QVC](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/a-trip-to-las-vegas-for-qvc.html) - I'm back home after a whirlwind business trip to Nevada. If you follow me on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, you may know I flew to Las Vegas earlier this week for a number of business commitments for QVC. Among them - hosting a special luncheon at my restaurant, The Bedford by Martha Stewart. The event
- [My Summer House Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/my-summer-house-garden.html) - I hope you caught a glimpse of my recent Instagram post @MarthaStewart48 - the sunken garden behind my Summer House is bursting with spring growth. I began this formal garden more than 15-years ago and have added many different kinds of plants, shrubs, and trees ever since. It is a kind of "room" walled by
- [My Terrace Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/my-terrace-gardens.html) - We're making lots of progress with our long list of spring chores here at my farm. This time of year can be very hectic - my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy keeping up with all the rapid growth. Many days are spent mowing the pastures, trimming and pruning the trees and shrubs, mulching
- [Tulips Blooming in the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/tulips-blooming-in-the-garden.html) - So much is growing around my Bedford, New York farm. This week, many of my tulips are in full bloom. Tulips, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are perennial plants that open up each spring. They're grown for their graceful leaves and bright, cheery blooms. Some are traditional and cup-shaped, some have
- [Planting Magnolia Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/planting-magnolia-trees.html) - Every year I always plant a collection of interesting and beautiful trees. It is such a joy to watch the gardens, groves, and allées evolve and expand around my Bedford, New York farm. Not long ago, as part of a delivery of plants from the wholesale nursery, Monrovia, I received several magnolias - spreading evergreen
- [Edging Carriage Roads](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/edging-carriage-roads.html) - It’s always important to keep up with lawn maintenance chores, especially during this time of year when everything is growing so quickly. Here at my farm, my outdoor grounds crew is busy edging the carriage roads, so they look crisp and clean. Edging roads, lawns, and around garden beds can be done manually with a
- [My Chow Chows and French Bulldogs Playing](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/my-chow-chows-and-french-bulldogs-playing.html) - It's always fun to share updates on my pets - the dogs, cats, horses, donkeys, pony, chickens, geese, and peafowl. They bring such joy to me and everyone here at the farm. I currently have five dogs. I have two Chow Chows, Empress Qin and Emperor Han. And I have three French Bulldogs, Crème Brûlée,
- [Maintaining the Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/maintaining-the-orchard.html) - Maintaining a productive orchard is a lot of work. The large orchard surrounding my pool includes more than 200-fruit trees. There are apple trees, plum trees, cherry trees, peach, pear, medlar, and quince trees. Since it was first planted in 2017, these trees have provided so many wonderful fruits. To keep them healthy and looking
- [Mid-April Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/mid-april-blooms.html) - The plants around my farm are growing so beautifully. There are gorgeous spring blooms in every garden. Every day I see something new. Trees are leafing out and flowers are bursting with color and energy - Fritillaria, Leucojum, Muscari, Epimedium, the trout lilies, the Mertensia with their charming blue flowers that open from pink-tinged buds,
- [Planting Hellebores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/planting-hellebores.html) - Spring planting is in full swing here at my farm! Every year I add lots of plants to both existing gardens as well as new spaces. Over the weekend, I placed dozens of potted hellebores in the beds outside my Tenant House, in areas that get partial shade and dappled sunlight. I already have hellebores
- [Planting Stewartia Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/planting-stewartia-trees.html) - Do you know why the Japanese stewartia tree is one of my favorites? "Stewart" is my last name after all. The Japanese stewartia, Stewartia pseudocamellia, is a small, slow-growing, all-season performer that shows off fresh green leaves in spring, white flowers resembling single camellias in summer, and colorful foliage in autumn. It's also well-loved for
- [Starting Vegetables from Johnny's Selected Seeds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/starting-vegetables-from-johnnys-selected-seeds.html) - We're preparing for this year's growing season here at my Bedford, New York farm - my gardeners are busy starting all the many vegetables and flowers from seed. Many of our vegetable seeds and other supplies are from Johnny’s Selected Seeds in central Maine - a company I’ve been using for quite some time. Starting
- [Flowering Currants, Blueberries, and a Garden Path](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/flowering-currants-blueberries-and-a-garden-path.html) - What DIY tasks are you taking on this weekend? Quick, easy-to-do projects around the garden can totally transform a space. Just outside my main greenhouse, where I grow many of my sweet summer berries, is an area that needed a little attention. I decided it would look so much better with a stone footpath leading
- [Potting Up Trees and Shrubs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/potting-up-trees-and-shrubs.html) - I love trees, and every year I plant hundreds, sometimes thousands, here at my farm. Trees are crucial. They are the world’s single largest source of breathable oxygen, they absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they create an ecosystem to provide needed habitat and food for birds and other animals. Recently, we received
- [April Daffodils](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/april-daffodils.html) - So many brightly colored daffodils are blooming at my farm - different forms of white, yellow, cream, and orange Narcissi. It's quite a sight to see. When I moved to my farm, I knew I wanted to grow a continuous swath of daffodils. After lots of planning and planting over the years, I now have
- [Beautiful Perennials from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/beautiful-perennials-from-monrovia.html) - For impassioned gardeners, it's so rewarding to plant interesting specimens and watch them grow and flourish. Yesterday, I received a large assortment of beautiful plants grown by Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in well-nurtured shrubs, perennials, annuals, ferns, grasses, and conifers with several nursery locations across the country. Soon, we'll be adding beautiful lilacs,
- [Creating a New Flower Cutting Garden, Part I](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/creating-a-new-flower-cutting-garden-part-i.html) - Dozens of beautiful stone pavers that once covered my former East Hampton terrace have new purpose here at my Bedford, New York farm. Now that I have a new and giant half-acre vegetable garden closer to my home, I needed to figure out what to do with the smaller garden down by the chicken coops.
- [Honoring "Tulip Day New York"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/honoring-tulip-day-new-york.html) - Tulips are among the most popular of all garden flowers - grown for their graceful leaves and bright, cheery blooms. Yesterday was "Tulip Day" in New York City's Union Square. A pop-up field of 200-thousand tulips were displayed for visitors to create their own bouquets. The event was hosted by Royal Anthos, a Dutch trade
- [Planting a Boxwood Border](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/planting-a-boxwood-border.html) - The garden beds at my Bedford, New York farm continue to evolve. I'm always looking for ways to improve my gardens. I love planting interesting and rare specimens that add texture, growth and beauty at different times throughout the year. I also enjoy arranging large groups of certain plantings to create borders and appealing displays.
- [Seed Starting with Baker Creek Flower Seeds](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/seed-starting-with-baker-creek-flower-seeds.html) - There's still time to order your garden seeds! The process of ordering through seed catalogs can be daunting, but it also provides many advantages, such as being able to choose seeds based on how they are grown and how they are treated. Here at my farm, we start sowing seeds indoors soon after the New
- [My Best Shrimp Étouffée with Scallion Rice from Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/my-best-shrimp-etouffee-with-scallion-rice-from-marley-spoon.html) - Have you ever tried étouffée? The classic dish is found in both Cajun and Creole cuisine and served with shellfish that is smothered in a flavorful sauce and served over rice. My recipe for this delicious meal is just one of the many offerings from Marley Spoon. Every week, I order several Marley Spoon meal
- [A Guest Blog from Ari Katz on His Trip to Africa](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/a-guest-blog-from-ari-katz-on-his-trip-to-africa.html) - I always enjoy seeing photos from friends taken during their vacations. Ari Katz enjoys traveling just as much as I do. Not long ago, he went on a much anticipated excursion with his mother and took some stunning photos. I encouraged him to share a selection and a few notes on his memorable journey. I
- [Pruning My Old Apple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/pruning-my-old-apple-trees.html) - There's still time to prune those fruit trees. If you grow apple trees, you understand the importance of annual pruning and training to develop proper shape and form. When done correctly, pruned trees live longer and have a much better chance of producing more fruit. Not long ago, I had wild apple collector and apple
- [Budding Trees Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/04/budding-trees-around-the-farm.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're expecting several days of cloudy skies and showers, with temperatures in the 40s - a chilly start to April, but the gardens continue to transform. I am constantly noticing something new blooming here. While many of the spring flowers are erupting with vibrant color, we've also been
- [Polishing Silver](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/polishing-silver.html) - If you're planning to use the family's special silver this Easter, polish it now - it’s always so rewarding to complete time-consuming chores before it gets too hectic. This week my housekeepers took on the task of cleaning and polishing my drawers of silver flatware. There are a few ways to clean silver. One nontoxic
- [My Charming Geese](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/my-charming-geese.html) - We're expecting cloudy skies and rain at my farm today, but my geese don't seem to mind one bit. I’ve had Pomeranian guard geese for many years, but I also keep Sebastopol geese, Toulouse geese, African geese, and Chinese geese. They all reside in a large enclosure outside my stable, where they have room to
- [Late March Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/late-march-blooms.html) - It's amazing how quickly plants grow - there's something new to see every day. Here at my farm, the trees are budding and various flowers are bursting with color and energy - Chionodoxa, Puschkinia, Anemone, corydalis, primrose, Cornus mas the cornelian cherry tree, and of course the daffodils. All the beds are coming alive just
- [Removing the Winter Burlap](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/removing-the-winter-burlap.html) - And just like clockwork, this time every year my outdoor grounds crew begins the process of removing all the burlap around the farm, exposing the lush green boxwood that has been covered all winter long. Every autumn for as long as I’ve been gardening I’ve covered all my boxwood shrubs and outdoor ornamental urns to
- [The Growing Chicks at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/the-growing-chicks-at-my-farm.html) - The youngest residents at my farm are thriving. Earlier this year I incubated and hatched more than two dozen baby Silkie and Ayam Cemani chicks. Since then, the peeps have grown and moved into their new "nursery" coop where they can have access to the outdoors. All of them are alert, healthy, and very curious.
- [An Alaska Seafood Tasting at New York City's Tin Building by Jean-George](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/an-alaska-seafood-tasting-at-new-york-citys-tin-building-by-jean-george.html) - I have always enjoyed seafood - wild caught, natural, and sustainable seafood is delicious and a great source of protein and nutrients. Last week I attended a seafood tasting event at New York City's Tin Building by Jean-George to celebrate all of the wild and sustainable seafood coming from Alaska. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten prepared an
- [Potting Aloe Vera and Other Succulents](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/potting-aloe-vera-and-other-succulents.html) - If you want to add some houseplants to your collection, consider aloe vera - it's low maintenance and a wonderful air-purifying specimen. Aloe vera is a succulent plant species of the genus Aloe. Known for its lance-shaped leaves with jagged edges, aloe vera is an evergreen perennial that originates from the Arabian Peninsula, but also
- [Early Spring Chores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/early-spring-chores.html) - We’re expecting a mix of sun and clouds in Bedford, New York today with temperatures in the upper 30s - a little chilly, but still good weather for continuing our outdoor work and early spring chores. The crew is busy with many projects, including mulching the garden beds, removing the old bales that insulate my
- [Blooming Hellebores](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/blooming-hellebores.html) - This time of year, anyone who walks around my farm always admires the beautiful hellebore flowers. Hellebores come in such an artful array of colors, markings and formations, it’s hard not to love these fascinating perennials. Sometimes known as Lenten rose or Christmas rose, these plants are long-lived, easy-to-grow and thrive in shady locations. I’ve
- [Hudson River Park Friends Luncheon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/hudson-river-park-friends-luncheon.html) - Hudson River Park continues to be one of the most vibrant spaces in New York City. The 550-acre riverfront park and estuarine sanctuary spans four miles along the west side of Manhattan, from the northern boundary of Battery Park City in Tribeca to West 59th Street in Hell’s Kitchen. The largest open space in Manhattan
- [2024 Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/2024-nassau-paradise-island-wine-and-food-festival.html) - Wine and food festivals are an excellent way to gather culinary experts, spirits producers, vendors, and consumers, so they could meet and exchange ideas and experiences. Last week, I participated in the second annual Nassau Paradise Island Wine and Food Festival in the Bahamas. It was held at Atlantis Paradise Island, an oceanside resort and
- [New Potted Plants for My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/new-potted-plants-for-my-greenhouse.html) - As an avid gardener, I am always looking for rare and unusual plants. Over the years I've amassed quite a large collection of potted plants - orchids, begonias, succulents, and other tropical specimens. I enjoy finding and learning about new and different varieties and then caring for them in my greenhouses. Recently, I added a
- [Planting Sweet Peas at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/planting-sweet-peas-at-my-farm.html) - The weather is finally warm enough to start planting outdoors. Yesterday, my gardeners planted the first of our flower seeds - sweet peas. The sweet pea, Lathyrus odoratus, is a garden classic producing beautiful blooms with the most amazing scent. Sweet pea seeds can be sown into small pots of compost in autumn and overwintered
- [Caring for the Pergola Garden in March](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/caring-for-the-pergola-garden-in-march.html) - It's five days before the official start of spring. The trees are budding, the crocuses are blooming, and perennials are pushing through the soil with energy and color. This is always a busy and exciting time at my farm. My outdoor grounds crew and gardeners are working hard to get everything ready for the season.
- [Blooming Galanthus](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/blooming-galanthus.html) - It's always exciting to see those first blooming bulbs emerge from the soil, but are those delicate white early spring flowers snowdrops or snowflakes? Right now, those blooms are snowdrops, Galanthus - the nodding, crisp white flowers that open above clumps of strap-shaped leaves from January through March. I love Galanthus and have many different
- [The 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/the-2024-philadelphia-flower-show.html) - If you’re ever in or near Philadelphia during the beginning of March, try to stop at the Philadelphia Flower Show. I hope you saw my photos on my personal Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 - be sure to follow me. Last week, while in the area for a business meeting, I had the opportunity to attend this
- [Rooting Climbing Hydrangeas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/rooting-climbing-hydrangeas.html) - I always enjoy growing my own plants, but there’s something even more exciting and gratifying about propagating them - producing plants by dividing, grafting, or rooting cuttings from existent stems. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I have many hydrangeas including beautiful climbing hydrangeas with their large, lacy white flowers and attractive lush foliage
- [Spring Emergence 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/spring-emergence-2024.html) - It’s so wonderful to see the gardens transform this time of year. We’ve had quite a mild winter here in the Northeast. And while spring doesn't officially start for another 10-days, we're already seeing many signs of the season - flowering crocuses, snowdrops, hellebores, irises, witch hazel, and more. Soon, the grounds will be covered
- [A Business Luncheon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/a-business-luncheon.html) - Business gatherings are always more enjoyable when accompanied by a delicious meal. Yesterday, I hosted a luncheon at my home for a group of nine guests. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, and I, collaborated on a wonderful menu that included imported white jumbo asparagus served with Hollandaise sauce and mustard sauce,
- [Cleaning My Equipment Barn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/cleaning-my-equipment-barn.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, even rainy days can be extremely productive. Whenever it's stormy outside and my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are unable to work in the woods or gardens, I encourage them to take stock of the equipment, clean everything, and then organize all the tools and supplies. My Equipment
- [Checking on My Trio of Pheasants](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/checking-on-my-trio-of-pheasants.html) - My three Golden Pheasants are settling in nicely here at my farm. I adopted these exotic gamebirds earlier this year from the Animal Nation Farm Sanctuary in nearby South Salem, New York, a wonderful and caring organization and go-to resource for at-risk animals from New York City and the surrounding areas. Pheasants are native to
- [Repurposing an Old Basket](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/repurposing-an-old-basket.html) - An old basket now has new purpose here at my Bedford, New York farm. As many of you know, I am very fond of baskets. Over the years, I've collected quite a number of them from auctions, tag sales, or the talented basket-making artisans themselves. In fact, here at Cantitoe Corners, nestled in a grove
- [Pruning Apple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/pruning-apple-trees-2.html) - It’s time to prune the apple trees! If you grow these wonderful fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now - in winter - or in very early spring before any new growth begins. Pruning not only helps to develop proper shape and form, but also encourages new growth, promotes high fruit yield,
- [Colorful Cut Flower Arrangements](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/colorful-cut-flower-arrangements.html) - I always enjoy creating flower arrangements and using fresh, fragrant blooms to display in my home. Over the years, I’ve shared lots of information and tips for cutting and arranging flowers. Yesterday, following a spring themed production shoot, my housekeepers, Enma Sandoval and Elvira Rojas, made several arrangements using the gorgeous flowers left over -
- [Photos of Hawaii from Chhiring Sherpa](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/03/photos-of-hawaii-from-chhiring-sherpa.html) - I always enjoy seeing photos from others taken during their vacations. Earlier last month, my outdoor grounds crew foreman Chhiring Sherpa and his son, Mingmar, returned from a brief trip to Hawaii. Once described by Mark Twain as "the loveliest fleet of islands that lies anchored in any ocean," the Hawaiian Islands form an archipelago
- [Begonias in My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/begonias-in-my-greenhouse.html) - There are so many beautiful begonias in my greenhouse. Begonia is a genus in the family Begoniaceae. It contains at least 1500 different plant species and numerous hybrids. They are native to Mexico, Central and South America, Asia and South Africa - regions with tropical and subtropical climates. Rhizomatous begonias are grown for their interesting
- [A Visit to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/a-visit-to-vizcaya-museum-gardens.html) - During the cold Northeast winters, it's nice to head south and visit gardens flourishing with lush green foliage. During a short weekend trip to Florida, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, visited Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, previously known as Villa Vizcaya, the former winter residence of businessman James Deering of the Deering McCormick-International Harvester fortune on
- [A Brief Trip to Miami](https://www.themarthablog.com/2021/12/a-brief-trip-to-miami.html) - This time every year, if my busy schedule allows, I try to visit Miami, Florida's modern and contemporary art fairs - these events are full of information, inspiration, and fun. Not long ago, I attended the Art Basel fair in Miami - the premier venue for collecting, exhibiting, collaborating, and discussing collectible design and upcoming
- [Tropical Plants from Excelsa Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/tropical-plants-from-excelsa-gardens.html) - For serious and passionate gardeners like myself, gardening is about color, form, and variety - I especially like rare and unusual plants. During my recent business trip to Florida, I purchased several specimens from Excelsa Gardens in Loxahatchee Groves, a wonderful and charming nursery specializing in hard-to-find exotic tropicals. Among the plants I brought home
- [Alocasias for My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/alocasias-for-my-greenhouse.html) - It's no secret that I love gardening and plants of all kinds. I have a particular fondness for potted specimens and over the years, I've amassed quite a collection here at my Bedford, New York farm. Among my favorites is the alocasia. Alocasia is a genus of rhizomatous broad-leaved plants from the family Araceae. Currently,
- [The Old Bags Luncheon in Palm Beach](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/the-old-bags-luncheon-in-palm-beach.html) - A brief trip south to escape the cold winter can be so invigorating - even if it's for business. If you follow my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen photos from my recent visit to Palm Beach, Florida. Among my commitments there, I was the keynote speaker for the annual Old Bags Luncheon developed
- [Flowers in My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/flowers-in-my-winter-house.html) - Houseplants and cut flowers bring life to any room, especially during the cold, dreary days of winter. Whenever I am home, I like to decorate with an assortment of potted plants and cut blooms that provide color and interesting and expressive foliage. It’s an inexpensive way to add beauty and texture to any space. Right
- [Transplanting Seedlings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/transplanting-seedlings.html) - Inside my main greenhouse, we've already planted lots of seeds for the coming gardening season and they're all growing so nicely. Starting from seed is not difficult to do, but it does require careful attention and patience. And once the seedlings start to develop, it’s important to keep up with maintenance care - thin out
- [Potting Succulent Cuttings](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/potting-succulent-cuttings.html) - Among my favorite plants are the exotic forms of succulents - they make excellent container specimens. If you like growing plants, but don’t really have the time to care for them properly, I encourage you to consider growing succulents. Succulents are so easy to maintain and are able to survive prolonged drought because they store
- [Helping the Wild Birds that Visit My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/helping-the-wild-birds-that-visit-my-farm.html) - One of the easiest and most beautiful ways to observe and appreciate wildlife is by feeding the wild birds. During this time of year, the bird feeders at my farm are filled with chirping hungry creatures. I have a number of bird feeders at my farm, and all the birds love to come by and
- [My Super Sunday Weekend In Las Vegas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/my-super-sunday-weekend-in-las-vegas.html) - I look forward to Super Sunday weekend every year - and no matter where the Big Game is held, there’s always so much to do. Every February, I try to attend the event with my good friend, Jane Heller. This year we traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada - the first time the NFL championship football
- [A Special Time of Year for My Peafowl](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/a-special-time-of-year-for-my-peafowl.html) - And just like that, my peacocks have grown back their lustrous covert tail feathers signaling the start of a very special time of year - breeding season. From February until early August, the peacocks display their stunning and iridescent tail feathers, strut back and forth shaking their hindquarters to produce a rattling sound, and make
- [The Art of Seed with K Greene](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/the-art-of-seed-by-k-greene.html) - Do you have all your seeds for the next growing season? This time of year is when many gardeners peruse, study, choose, and order seeds from the many purveyors who send out catalogs each winter. My head gardener, Ryan McCallister, and I, sow thousands of seeds in my greenhouse every year. We order seeds from
- [A Fast-Moving February Snow Storm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/a-fast-moving-february-snow-storm.html) - Here in Bedford, New York, we're expecting mostly sunny skies today and temperatures in the low 30s - one day after our first major accumulating snow storm of the season. The swift moving weather system started early yesterday morning and ended by early afternoon dropping more than eight-inches of beautiful white snow in the area.
- [Using a Tub Grinder](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/using-a-tub-grinder.html) - After weeks of hard work cleaning the woodland, transporting the organic debris - bark, stumps, logs, and brush - to the compost yard, and then seeing it all go through the tub grinder, we now have a massive pile of usable mulch - the biggest we've ever had here at my farm. Every couple of
- [What's Happening in My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/whats-happening-in-my-vegetable-greenhouse.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're expecting snow and rain this week, with temperatures in the 30s. My outdoor garden beds are all cleared for the winter, but fresh, delicious vegetables are growing beautifully indoors - in a special greenhouse I had constructed several years ago that was inspired by Eliot Coleman, an
- [Big Game Party Ideas on the TODAY Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/big-game-party-ideas-on-the-today-show.html) - What are you doing Super Sunday? If you’re gathering with friends and family to watch the "Big Game," I hope you're making some of my favorite game day dishes and drinks. Earlier this week, I shared my ideas on the TODAY Show with hosts Carson Daly, Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Al Roker.
- [Starting Dahlia Flower Seeds Indoors](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/starting-dahlia-flower-seeds-indoors.html) - It's February - and that means here at my farm it's time to start some of our flowers from seed. We sow thousands of seeds every year - all those wonderful seeds I enjoy purchasing during my travels, and seeds we order from our favorite sources. Among them - Floret, a family farm and floral
- [The Donkeys at Cantitoe Corners](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/the-donkeys-at-cantitoe-corners.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, no one ever passes the donkey paddock without saying hello to my five fun-loving donkeys - Rufus, Clive, Billie, Jude “JJ” Junior, and Truman “TJ” Junior. This quintet spends most of the day outdoors in a paddock just down the carriage road from my home. Like many animals,
- [Grouting My Marble Kitchen Floor](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/grouting-my-marble-kitchen-floor.html) - Grouting My Kitchen Floors... Like many of you, my kitchen is the main "hub" of my home. It's where I eat meals, meet with staff, and do a lot of my paperwork. It's also where my four dogs spend most of their indoor time - at my feet keeping me company. But, with so many
- [Silkie Chicks at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/silkie-chicks-at-my-farm.html) - It’s always so exciting when we have babies at my farm - this time, cute, fluffy, little chicks. Last month, I attended the 2024 Northeastern Poultry Congress - a poultry show held every year in Springfield, Massachusetts. The event features more than 2500 birds, including large fowl, waterfowl, turkeys, pigeons, Guineas, and of course, a
- [A Visit to Logee’s Tropical Container Plants for Home and Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/a-visit-to-logees-tropical-container-plants-for-home-and-garden.html) - If you're ever in Northeastern Connecticut, stop and visit Logee’s Tropical Container Plants for Home and Garden where you can choose from hundreds of varieties of plants, most of which are all propagated right there. Last week I shared photos of items I brought home from a recent trip to Logee's - Anthuriums, two Staghorn
- [A Presentation on Biodiversity and "Rewilding" by Murray Fisher](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/a-presentation-on-biodiversity-and-rewilding-by-murray-fisher.html) - As the owner of a large property and farm, I work hard to maintain its natural beauty - it's always interesting and inspiring to learn how others do the same in their own backyards. Over the last few years, naturalist Murray Fisher, and his wife Emily, have worked hard to transform 50-percent of their property
- [Big Game Day Party Ideas](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/big-game-day-party-ideas.html) - It's just nine days away - what are you doing for the Big Game? If you’re gathering with friends and family to watch the biggest football event of the year, I hope you'll also prepare some fun and delicious Game Day dishes. Among some of my go-to favorites - finger-licking oven baked wings, such as
- [Double-Double Burger with Animal Style Fries from Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/double-double-burger-with-animal-style-fries-from-martha-stewart-marley-spoon.html) - Everyone who works with me at my Bedford, New York farm loves our Marley Spoon meal kits, which include many of my recipes. They're delicious, easy to prepare, and each meal can be cooked and on the table within 40-minutes - so great after a long, busy day at work. Every week, I order several
- [Storing So Many Things at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/02/storing-so-many-things-at-my-farm.html) - The beginning of a new year is always a nice time to get everything in good order. Here at my busy Bedford, New York farm, we try very hard to keep things clean and well-organized - in my kitchen, my office, my large Equipment Barn, my greenhouses, my hayloft, etc. Staying organized saves time, boosts
- [Cutting Down Crabapple Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/cutting-down-crabapple-trees.html) - Maintaining a healthy landscape sometimes means cutting down trees. I love trees and always feel bad when trees are cut down. Trees are crucial to our environment - they provide breathable oxygen, they absorb carbon dioxide and potentially harmful gasses, and they help create an ecosystem of food for birds and other animals. However, occasionally
- [Plants from Logee’s Tropical Container Plants for Home and Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/plants-from-logees-tropical-container-plants-for-home-and-garden.html) - As a serious and passionate gardener, whenever I have the time I always enjoy visiting area nurseries in search of new and unusual houseplants to add to my collection. During a recent business day trip to Northeastern Connecticut, I made a stop at Logee’s Plants for Home & Garden in Danielson - one of my
- [The Tub Grinder at Work on My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/the-tub-grinder-at-work-on-my-farm.html) - It's very busy and very noisy up at my compost yard - one of the most important areas on my Bedford, New York farm. If you saw my last blog, you know my outdoor grounds crew has been gathering lots of organic debris - logs, stumps, bark and brush, and piling it all up so
- [Caring for the Woodlands at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/caring-for-the-woodlands-at-my-farm.html) - The cold, snowy, icy days do not have to be spent indoors. In fact, here at my Bedford, New York farm, we get a good portion of outdoor work done this time of year. My outdoor grounds crew is very busy with woodland maintenance - we call it "cleaning the woods." These tasks are best
- [Pruning Trees in the Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/pruning-trees-in-the-orchard.html) - Wintertime pruning continues at my Bedford, New York farm - this week, the orchard trees. If you grow fruit trees, the best time to prune them is now - in winter - or in very early spring before any new growth begins. Pruning not only helps to develop proper shape and form, but also encourages
- [Sharpening Garden Pruners and Shears](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/sharpening-garden-pruners-and-shears.html) - I always like things clean, organized, and in good working condition - it's a standard I try to impress upon everyone who works with me at my farm, especially when it comes to our valuable tools. Sharp pruning tools not only make chores easier to complete, but they also make cleaner cuts, which allow plants
- [Time to Start Our Onions from Seed](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/time-to-start-our-onions-from-seed.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, patches of snow and ice cover the ground, but inside my greenhouse there's a flurry of spring activity. This time every year, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, starts seeding our vegetables in preparation for the coming growing season. One of the first vegetables we start are the onions.
- [The 2024 Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/the-2023-northeastern-poultry-congress-in-springfield-massachusetts-2.html) - If you're interested in raising chickens or just love learning about all the different and fascinating breeds, find a poultry show near you! Earlier this month, I attended the 2024 Northeastern Poultry Congress in Springfield, Massachusetts - a poultry show held every year at the Eastern States Exposition Center. The event features more than three-thousand
- [A Snowy Day at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-snowy-day-at-the-farm-3.html) - Hard not to love a picturesque snow-covered landscape, especially at my Bedford, New York farm. Yesterday, we got a fresh coating of beautiful, white snow that was just heavy enough to stick to the tree branches and shrubs, stone posts, walls, and steps, and the tops of all the burlap-encased urns and boxwood. The entire
- [Pheasants at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/pheasants-at-my-farm.html) - A trio of colorful pheasants are now members of my farm's flock. Not long ago, I went to visit the Animal Nation Farm Sanctuary in nearby South Salem, New York, a wonderful and caring organization and go-to resource for at-risk animals from New York City and the surrounding areas. While there, I saw three golden
- [A Presentation by Native Plant Expert Uli Lorimer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-presentation-by-native-plant-expert-uli-lorimer.html) - It's the middle of winter here in the Northeast - spring is still more than eight weeks away, but it's never too early to start thinking about the garden. As many of you know, I am a very serious and passionate gardener and am always interested in learning as much as possible about plants and
- [Pruning the Blueberry Bushes at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/pruning-the-blueberry-bushes-at-my-farm.html) - Many gardening chores are best done in winter when the plants are dormant. Among them - pruning. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I grow a lot of berries - raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, gooseberries, currants, and of course, blueberries - those plump, juicy, sweet fruits that are low in fat, yet packed with vitamin-C
- [Propagating Begonias from Stem Cuttings in My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/propagating-begonias-from-stem-cuttings-in-my-greenhouse.html) - I always enjoy growing my own plants, but there’s something even more exciting and gratifying about propagating them - producing plants by dividing, grafting, or taking the cuttings from existing stems. It’s an interesting and very easy-to-follow process. One of the easiest plants to propagate is the begonia. I have a large collection of beautiful
- [Attending CES 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/attending-ces-2024.html) - Technology is constantly evolving. It's not only exciting, but also very important to be abreast of the latest trends in consumer electronics and innovations. The Consumer Electronics Show, CES, is the largest consumer technology trade show in the world and the most powerful. It is where companies, manufacturers, developers, global innovators and suppliers of consumer
- [A SmartThings Demo with Samsung at CES 2024](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-smartthings-demo-with-samsung-at-ces-2024.html) - Having a strong interest in technology and wanting to be informed of all the latest advances and gadgets, I always try to attend CES, the Consumer Electronics Show, held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. I hope you caught my post about it on my Instagram page @MarthStewart48 - we had so much fun! This year,
- [A Look Inside My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-look-inside-my-vegetable-greenhouse-3.html) - It's always so great to start off the new year eating healthy, delicious, organic greens. My large half-acre outdoor vegetable garden is cleared, cleaned and put to bed for the winter season, but I'm fortunate to have lots of wonderful vegetables thriving indoors, in a special greenhouse located behind my Equipment Barn. Here are some
- [A Guest Blog from A Trip to Nepal in Southeast Asia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-nepal-in-southeast-asia.html) - It's always so much fun to see photos from others taken during their vacations. Not long ago, a member of my outdoor grounds crew, Pasang Sherpa, returned from a trip to his native Nepal. Nepal is a landlocked nation located between India and the autonomous region of China known as Tibet. Sherpas live in the
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to the University of California Botanical Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-university-of-california-botanical-garden.html) - As serious and passionate gardeners, whenever Ryan McCallister and I have time, we always enjoy visiting botanical gardens. During Ryan's recent holiday trip home to California, he blocked out some time to visit the University of California Botanical Garden, a 34-acre establishment that includes some of the most diverse landscapes in the world, with more
- [My New Year's Holiday in Palm Beach, Florida, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/my-new-years-holiday-in-palm-beach-florida-part-two.html) - No visit to Palm Beach is complete without a little shopping and sightseeing. During my recent trip to Florida, my friends and I took some time to walk through some of the wonderful antique shops along Dixie Highway, Georgia Avenue, and Worth Avenue. We had so much fun touring the different galleries filled with furniture,
- [My New Year's Holiday in Palm Beach, Florida, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/my-new-years-holiday-in-palm-beach-florida-part-one.html) - It's become a bit of a tradition for me to travel somewhere warm for New Year's - a brief trip south to escape the cold winter can be so invigorating. If you follow my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen photos from my recent holiday trip to Palm Beach, Florida. I was joined by
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle, Washington](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-chihuly-garden-and-glass-in-seattle-washington.html) - What did you do over the holidays? Did you have a traditional celebration with family and friends, or did you travel and learn about new and interesting places? I always enjoy seeing photos from others taken during their time away. This year, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, spent his holiday back home on the west
- [Christmas Dinner at Clove Brook Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/christmas-dinner-at-clove-brook-farm.html) - I hope you caught a glimpse of what I did for the holidays on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. This Christmas, I attended a lovely dinner at Clove Brook Farm, the Hudson Valley, New York home of my friends, Christopher Spitzmiller and Anthony Bellomo. Among the many delicious dishes we enjoyed - radicchio pomegranate salad, corn
- [Holiday Photos from Employees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/holiday-photos-from-our-employees.html) - I always look forward to seeing photos of our staff’s holiday celebrations. If you follow this blog regularly, you know every year I send out an email asking friends, employees, and business partners to send me their Thanksgiving photos, so I could post them on a blog to share with readers. This year, I asked
- [A Special Holiday Party for My Bedford Staff at La Bastide and Cenadou Bistrot](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/a-special-holiday-party-for-my-bedford-staff-at-la-bastide-and-cenadou-bistrot.html) - I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Here's to a prosperous and healthy New Year ahead. Just before Christmas, I hosted a very special gathering for my entire staff at my Bedford, New York farm. My employees work so hard during the year - caring for the property and my many pets and gardens,
- [Blog Memories: Making the Perfect Steamed Egg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2024/01/blog-memories-making-the-perfect-steamed-egg-2.html) - Happy New Year! May 2024 be a wonderful year for us all. Here's a fun post from January 30, 2021. Why not have a delicious steamed egg for breakfast? So many of my readers and viewers ask me how to make the perfect steamed egg - when the white of the egg is firm, and
- [Holiday Memories: Decorating Holiday Cookies with Snoop Dogg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-decorating-holiday-cookies-with-snoop-dogg-2.html) - Here's another encore blog. Remember this one? It was originally posted on December 22, 2020. I hope you're all in the holiday spirit. If you follow me on Instagram @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen photos and a brief video showing some of the cookies I decorated for last week's one-hour virtual “tutorial” on cookie baking and
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday in Costa Rica, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-in-costa-rica-part-two-3.html) - Here's the continuation of my family excursion to Costa Rica. This encore blog is from December 17, 2019 - enjoy. There is so much to see in Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and the Pacific. It is bordered by Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday in Costa Rica](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-in-costa-rica-3.html) - As we continue the holiday week, I hope you enjoy this encore blog from my vacation in Costa Rica. It was originally posted on December 16, 2019. I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season. Some of you have asked for photos of my Thanksgiving. This year, my family and I went away. It
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Four](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-four-4.html) - And here are more fun photos from that memorable holiday party in 2017. It was originally posted on December 22nd of that year. It makes me so happy to hear how much you’ve enjoyed these holiday party blogs. My recent gathering was a huge success - delicious food, beautiful decorations and quality time spent with
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Three](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-three-4.html) - I hope you enjoy this encore blog from December 21, 2017. Here are more photos from this year’s holiday party at my Bedford, New farm. My Winter House was where all our delicious savory dishes were served. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, prepared a fabulous feast - cooked hams, homemade biscuits,
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-two-3.html) - Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful day gathering with family and friends. This blog was originally posted on December 20, 2017. Enjoy! I love how my home looks when it is filled with holiday decorations. As you know, I opened three buildings for my recent holiday gathering here at my Bedford, New
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party at the Farm, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-at-the-farm-part-one-5.html) - Here's another fun holiday memory. This festive party was originally posted on Dec. 19, 2017. I love this time of year when everyone gathers together to celebrate the holidays. This weekend, I hosted my annual holiday party at my Bedford, New York farm. Nearly 200-guests wandered in and out of three buildings, each with a
- [Holiday Memories: A Special Holiday Luncheon at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-a-special-holiday-luncheon-at-my-farm-3.html) - This special gathering was originally posted on Dec. 22, 2018 - enjoy this encore blog! The holiday season is among my favorite times to entertain. Yesterday, I hosted a very special gathering for the entire staff at my Bedford, New York farm. All my employees work so hard during the year - caring for the
- [Holiday Memories: My Trip to the Dominican Republic](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-trip-to-the-dominican-republic-2.html) - Here's a blog that was originally posted on January 22, 2022. It includes photos from my trip to the Dominican Republic, enjoy. Here in the Northeast, it's bitter cold. Temperatures are expected to hit 30-degrees Fahrenheit at my Bedford, New York farm today - very different from the weather on the Caribbean nation of the
- [Holiday Memories: Cookies and Gingerbread for the Holidays](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-cookies-and-gingerbread-for-the-holidays-3.html) - If you're busy baking cookies and other treats, here's another fun holiday memory. This was originally posted on Dec. 23, 2020. I hope you are all enjoying these last couple of days before Christmas despite pandemic guidelines to keep parties and other gatherings small and intimate. This year, I wasn't able to have my annual
- [Holiday Memories: A Holiday Business Dinner](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-a-holiday-business-dinner.html) - While we're all busy getting ready for Christmas, here's another encore blog I know you'll enjoy. It was originally posted on December 22, 2022. The holiday season is one of my favorite times to entertain. Earlier this week, I hosted a dinner gathering for 13 - you may have seen images on my Instagram page
- [Holiday Memories: My Holiday Party 2019](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/holiday-memories-my-holiday-party-2019-4.html) - Wherever you are this holiday, I hope you are able to enjoy the time with those near and dear. For the next couple of weeks, I'll be sharing a few of my favorite holiday and blog memories from years past. This blog was originally posted on Dec. 21, 2019. I love this time of year
- [Some Holiday Decorations in My Home](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/some-holiday-decorations-in-my-home.html) - I just love how my home looks this time of year - filled with cheerful holiday decorations. Whether I am home or away for Christmas, I always like to decorate several rooms with festive trees, wreaths, and colorful plants from the greenhouse. This year, some of my decorations include gold and silver tabletop trees glistening
- [There Is So Much to "Burlap" at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/there-is-so-much-to-burlap-at-the-farm.html) - The season's burlap project at my Bedford, New York farm continues in front of and around my Winter House. It's a race to get all the "burlapping" done around the boxwood and the ornamental urns - winter officially begins in less than a week and the days and nights are getting much colder. I've been
- [Outdoor Holiday Decorations Go Up at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/outdoor-holiday-decorations-go-up-at-my-farm.html) - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and everyone here at my Bedford, New York farm is getting into the holiday spirit. I just love how my home looks during the Christmas season - adorned with festive lights and ornaments inside and out. This year, I put up shooting stars on several of the
- [A World Master Farrier Visits My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/a-world-master-farrier-visits-my-farm.html) - My horses are all moving better and feeling more comfortable with their new shoes. My Friesians, Fell pony, and other shod horses, usually get new shoes every six to eight weeks. Horseshoes are generally made of metal, such as steel or aluminum, and are designed to support and protect the horse’s hooves from wear, but
- [Another Big Batch of Homemade Dog Food](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/another-big-batch-of-homemade-dog-food.html) - Everyone loves a delicious, healthy home-cooked meal - even our pets. Every few weeks, I set aside time to make my dogs, Crème Brûlée, Bête Noire, Empress Qin, and Emperor Han, a good supply of food. Preparing my own dog food has many benefits - fewer preservatives and additives, more varied and better ingredients and,
- [Time to Burlap My Long Boxwood Allée](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/time-to-burlap-my-long-boxwood-allee.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, the outdoor grounds crew is busy "burlapping" - a term we use for covering all my winter-sensitive boxwood with burlap. I am a big supporter of "burlapping" shrubbery for the cold season. Burlap covers protect the tender branches from splaying and breaking under heavy ice and snow while
- [Covering Outdoor Garden Containers and Birdbaths with Burlap for the Winter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/covering-outdoor-garden-containers-with-burlap-for-the-winter.html) - You know winter is near when various ornamental vessels around my Bedford, New York farm are covered in burlap. As many of you know, I've been covering shrubs and hedges with burlap for many years to protect them from splaying and breaking from the weight of snow and ice. I have shared posts showing our
- [Caring for My Donkeys' Hooves](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/caring-for-my-donkeys-hooves.html) - There's a lot of activity going on in my stable - it's time to trim the donkeys' hooves. Every six to eight weeks, my farrier Marc Hill comes by the farm to check the donkeys' hooves and give them a good trim. Compared to the horse, a donkey's hooves are smaller, more upright, and more
- [A Fast First Snow at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/a-fast-first-snow-at-my-farm.html) - Even if you’re not a fan of cold weather, the first flurries of the season are always fun to see. Although no one here at my Bedford, New York farm remembers seeing snow in the forecast yesterday, at about 3pm ET the skies darkened and heavy precipitation began - first as freezing rain, then as
- [A Guest Blog from a Trip to Fife, Scotland](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/a-guest-blog-from-a-trip-to-fife-scotland.html) - I always enjoy seeing photos from others taken during their vacations. This Thanksgiving, I invited friends, colleagues, and social media followers to share photos of their holiday tables. We all enjoyed learning about the various dishes families made and shared, and all the decorations used to make each one of their gatherings extra special. This
- [Planting Peonies at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/planting-peonies-at-my-farm.html) - Come spring I'll have even more spectacular peonies blooming than ever before here at my Bedford, New York farm. I simply adore peonies and have been growing them for quite some time. I have a long tree peony border planted under the semi-shade of giant sugar maples at one corner of the property. I have
- [Thanksgiving Photos from Employees, Partners, and Friends 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/thanksgiving-photos-from-employees-partners-and-friends-2023.html) - All our company employees, business partners, and friends love sharing holiday photos. As my tradition goes, on the Wednesday before every Thanksgiving, I send out an email wishing everyone a safe and lovely holiday. I also ask everyone to take photos of their table settings, their feasts, their families and their friends, so I can
- [Harvesting Parsnips and Celeriac](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/harvesting-parsnips-and-celeriac.html) - Do you know... some vegetables taste even better after a frost? Many root vegetables are best when harvested in colder weather. Here, at my Bedford, New York farm, much of my new raised bed vegetable garden is already cleared and cleaned for winter, but a few beds still continue to thrive with an abundance of
- [One More Gallery of Thanksgiving Photos from Instagram Followers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/one-more-gallery-of-thanksgiving-photos-from-instagram-followers.html) - So many of you have commented on how much you enjoy seeing these Thanksgiving photos. I received images from followers across the country - New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, California, etc. Thanksgiving is among my favorite occasions, and for so many of us the holiday begins weeks before
- [My Thanksgiving 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/12/my-thanksgiving-2023.html) - This week, we all enjoyed seeing holiday photos from my colleagues, business partners, friends, and followers - now here are some of my own Thanksgiving memories. This year, I attended Thanksgiving lunch at the home of my friend and distinguished interior designer, Stephen Sills. He organized a big buffet for all his guests, so I
- [More Thanksgiving Photos from My Instagram Followers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/more-thanksgiving-photos-from-my-instagram-followers.html) - I hope you're all enjoying the holiday photos I've posted from followers! This year, I decided to expand my annual tradition of displaying beautiful Thanksgiving images. Not only did I request photos from employees, business partners, and friends, but I also reached out to my @MarthaStewart48 Instagram followers. So many of you responded with gorgeous
- [Sharing Thanksgiving Photos](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/sharing-thanksgiving-photos.html) - It's always so much fun to see how others celebrate Thanksgiving. Every year I send out an email to all our employees, business partners, and friends extending my very best wishes for a safe and lovely holiday. In my note, I share my own plans and talk about the dishes I am making for the
- [Planting Hundreds of Tulip Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/planting-hundreds-of-tulip-bulbs.html) - The last of our spring-flowering bulbs are now planted. This latest batch - 1200 gorgeous and colorful tulips! If you like spring flowers in your garden, autumn is the time to plant the bulbs because they require a sustained dormant period of cold temperatures in order to stimulate root development. Here at my Bedford, New
- [My Thanksgiving Pies](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/my-thanksgiving-pies.html) - Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all have a very safe and enjoyable holiday! This morning I am busy cooking in my kitchen like all of you. I am preparing a stuffed and roasted 20-pound organic heritage turkey to add to my friend's buffet table. And of course, I am also making a big bowl of
- [Planting Daffodil Bulbs in the Long Border](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/planting-daffodil-bulbs-in-the-long-border.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, most of our spring-blooming bulbs are finally planted. Every autumn we plant thousands and thousands of bulbs. A majority of them are daffodils. When I moved here, I established a long daffodil border along one side of my property. This border extends from my Summer House behind the
- [StableComfort™Mat Flooring Systems for My Horse Stalls](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/stablecomfortmat-flooring-systems-for-my-horse-stalls.html) - Stalls in my stable are now equipped with innovative mat flooring systems that provide more supportive and even surfaces for my horses. I share my Bedford, New York farm with four Friesians, five Sicilian donkeys, and one Fell pony. All of my equines reside happily in my large stable. My stable manager, Helen Peparo, and
- [Herbs at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/herbs-at-the-farm.html) - Whether you're preparing a holiday dish or rushing to make a quick weekday meal, fresh herbs make any recipe stand out. Herbs are one of my favorite things to grow in the garden. Every year, I grow lots of parsley, cilantro, thyme, rosemary, dill, basil, oregano, sage, chervil, and more. They're easy to grow and
- [My Curious Peafowl](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/my-curious-peafowl.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, my peafowl love to get out and explore. Peafowl are very social birds - they usually travel in groups, enjoy foraging, and often play together. They are also very loyal and tend to stay where they are well-fed and well-protected. I currently have 16 of these magnificent birds.
- [Planting Puschkinia and Chionodoxa Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/planting-puschkinia-and-chionodoxa-around-the-farm.html) - My Bedford, New York farm is buzzing with activity this fall - television shoots, photography shoots, and lots and lots of seasonal chores. My gardeners have also been hard at work planting spring-flowering bulbs. Every year, I order thousands and thousands of bulbs to add to my landscape. It’s so exciting to see the swaths
- [The Ginkgo Trees at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/the-ginkgo-trees-at-my-farm.html) - At my Bedford, New York farm, I have thousands and thousands of trees. Many were already well-established when I purchased the property, but the rest I've planted - in allées, in groves, as privacy hedges, and in rows within my living maze. One type of tree, however, stands out this time every year - the
- [Planting Spring-Blooming Dutch Iris Bulbs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/planting-spring-blooming-dutch-iris-bulbs.html) - If you haven’t started planting your spring-blooming bulbs yet, try to get it done soon! Here in the Northeast, the temperatures are getting colder fast. Planting these bulbs can be a a very labor intensive task. As many of you know, every autumn we plant thousands and thousands of bulbs at my farm. This week,
- [My Geese in Autumn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/my-geese-in-autumn.html) - For those of you asking how my geese are doing, they're all doing great and thriving here at my Bedford, New York farm. I currently have 17 beautiful geese. I’ve had Pomeranian guard geese for many years, but I also keep Sebastopol geese, Toulouse geese, African geese, and Chinese geese. They all reside in a
- [Wild Seafood of Alaska and Season 3 of "Martha Cooks" on The Roku Channel](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/wild-seafood-of-alaska-and-season-3-of-martha-cooks-on-the-roku-channel.html) - Shows from another interesting and informational season of "Martha Cooks" are now available exclusively on The Roku Channel. Be sure to stream the free episodes! On one show, I am joined by Hannah Heimbuch, a lifelong Alaskan and third-generation commercial fisherman. Hannah owns and operates a small fishing vessel and set net site that harvests
- [Mid-November in My Japanese Maple Grove](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/mid-november-in-my-japanese-maple-grove.html) - This time of year, my grove of Japanese maple trees is aglow with autumn color - bright yellows, oranges, and reds. Many of my Japanese maples are varieties of Acer palmatum - trees that have been cultivated in Japanese gardens for centuries. Over the last several years, I’ve planted many of these trees in one
- [My Colorful Japanese Maple Woodland](https://www.themarthablog.com/2021/11/my-colorful-japanese-maple-woodland.html) - This time of year, my grove of Japanese maple trees is aglow with autumn color - I hope you saw the video on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. Many of my Japanese maples are varieties of Acer palmatum - trees that have been cultivated in Japanese gardens for centuries. Over the last several years, I’ve planted
- [Beautiful Houseplants in My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/beautiful-houseplants-in-my-winter-house.html) - Houseplants bring life to any room. I love container plants, and whenever I am home I always like to keep a collection of interesting specimens on my enclosed porch or in my kitchen where I can see them every day. Most of my potted plants are kept in the greenhouse, so they can be maintained
- [Planting Spring-Blooming Bulbs in My Long Pergola Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/planting-spring-blooming-bulbs-in-my-long-pergola-garden.html) - It’s time to plant all those spring-blooming bulbs! One of our biggest tasks every autumn is planting thousands of bulbs here at my Bedford, New York farm. Yesterday, we started planting in my pergola garden - one of the first areas I see when I drive into my property. We planted Camassia and several Allium
- [November at Skylands](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/november-at-skylands.html) - I love Maine in summer, when I can enjoy the great weather with family and friends, but it's also very beautiful there in autumn, when one can see the glorious changing of the seasons. Cheryl DuLong and Wendy Norling, who work up at Skylands, my home in Maine, love the outdoors and nature. They often
- [Late Autumn Fruits Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/late-autumn-fruits-around-the-farm.html) - Here in Bedford, New York we're still enjoying the beautiful fall foliage despite some unseasonably mild weather. Following some overnight rain, today we're expecting temperatures in the mid- to high-60s Fahrenheit. It's amazing how quickly plants and trees grow and change day to day. Starting in September, many of the trees in this area begin
- [A Dog Groomer Visits My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/a-dog-groomer-visits-my-farm.html) - Grooming is such an important part of good pet keeping. I have always been a firm believer in regular bathing and brushing for all my furred friends. This is true especially for my Chow Chows, Empress Qin and Emperor Han who have dense double coats. Their coats need to be groomed regularly to prevent them
- [Preparing for the Cold Season Ahead](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/preparing-for-the-cold-season-ahead.html) - Now that the days are getting colder, and all the trees are dropping their leaves, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy with fall cleanup. To stay organized during seasonal transitions, I create very detailed lists of all that needs to be done. Current projects include cleaning the garden beds, covering the air-conditioning pits
- [The Season's First Frost at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/the-seasons-first-frost.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we've just had the first frost of the season. Supporting a working farm is a lot of work. In order for it to thrive, there are many things to keep track of, especially in the gardens - when to prune trees and shrubs, when to fertilize all the
- [Storing Citrus and Figs](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/storing-citrus-and-figs.html) - All my dwarf citrus trees are now safely tucked away for the winter. I have quite a large collection of warm-weather plants at my Bedford, New York farm, including citrus trees and a vast array of other tropical specimens. During the colder months, these warm-weather plants must move indoors, where temperatures and humidity levels can
- [Halloween at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/11/halloween-at-the-farm.html) - I hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween! Halloween is among my favorite occasions. I always decorate the front entrance to my farm in preparation for all the little ghosts and goblins that go trick or treating on All Hallows' Eve. This year, I added something even more exciting than candy to each
- [A Dense Fog Over the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/a-dense-fog-over-the-farm.html) - The landscape looks so mysterious shrouded in thick fog. Do you get a lot of fog where you live? My Bedford, New York farm is in close proximity to a reservoir, where early patches of fog are quite common. Fog is essentially made up of condensed water droplets - a result of the air being
- [Next Year's Garlic Crop is Planted!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/next-years-garlic-crop-is-planted.html) - It’s always busy at my Bedford, New York farm. My outdoor grounds crew is working hard to complete our long list of autumn tasks - including planting our next crop of garlic. Although garlic can be planted in the spring as soon as the ground can be worked, fall planting is recommended for most gardeners.
- [Setting Up a Hoop House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/setting-up-a-hoop-house.html) - Another hoop house here at my Bedford, New York farm is almost ready to fill with plants, and just in time - cooler weather and possible frost are expected next week. Over the last few days, my outdoor grounds crew has been busy moving a small hoop house from an area next to my main
- [Moving a Hoop House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/moving-a-hoop-house.html) - There's never a dull moment here at my Bedford, New York farm - this week, the hoop house, located behind my main greenhouse, is on the move. I have four hoop houses on the property - all used specifically for storing tropical plants during the cold season. Recently, I decided to relocate the smallest of
- [Late October Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/late-october-dahlias.html) - With such mild fall temperatures here in Bedford, New York, my dahlias continue to bloom so beautifully. I designated a large space for growing dahlias right behind my vegetable greenhouse, in an area that gets great sun and protection from strong winds. The colorful flowers begin to bloom with great profusion just as other plants
- [Nuts Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/nuts-around-my-farm.html) - Here in the Northeast, autumn is a wonderful time to enjoy the changing foliage, but it's also a good opportunity to appreciate the many nuts that grow on the trees and fall this time of year. Tree nuts grow on trees. These include almonds, hazelnuts, and walnuts. There are also acorns, or oak nuts, which
- [October Colors Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/october-colors-around-my-farm.html) - If you live in an area where foliage changes with the seasons, you know how exciting and beautiful this time of year can be. The changing leaves are already providing lots of color - red, orange, yellow, and brown can be seen in areas across the landscape. I've planted thousands of trees and shrubs at
- [Fast, Easy, and Delicious Meal Kits from Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/fast-easy-and-delicious-meal-kits-from-martha-stewart-marley-spoon.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, everyone gets to enjoy Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon! Every week, I receive several meal kits to test in my kitchen. I like to test as many recipes as possible to ensure we're sharing the best ones with all of you. When I have to travel for business,
- [Time to Store My Tropical Plants for Winter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/time-to-store-my-tropical-plants-for-winter.html) - October is a very important month here at my Bedford, New York farm. It's when my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are rushing to get all my warm weather container plants inside the greenhouses. I have quite a large collection of tropical specimens. Because I live in a four-season region, during colder months it’s vital
- [Planting European Hornbeams and Parrotias in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/planting-european-hornbeams-and-parrotias-in-my-maze.html) - British horticulturist Gertrude Jekyll once said, “A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust.” Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we've all had to be very patient and careful in planting my new living maze. It's taking lots of
- [Repotting Young Agaves](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/repotting-young-agaves.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy gathering all the tropical plants, so they can be moved into their designated heated greenhouses for the winter season. This is also a good time to do any repotting if necessary - and this year, we're transplanting some of my
- [Preparing Potted Tropical Plants for Storage](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/preparing-potted-tropical-plants-for-storage.html) - As cooler weather sets in, my outdoor grounds crew rushes to complete our long list of fall gardening tasks around my Bedford, New York farm. This week, one of our main projects is to prepare all the tropical plants for winter storage, including all the specimens potted up in decorative planters. Every spring, I always
- [Planting More Fernspray Hinoki Cypress](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/planting-more-fernspray-hinoki-cypress.html) - Adding just one type of tree, bush, or plant can totally transform a space. I am always looking for ways to improve the landscape here at my Bedford, New York farm. Last year I planted a group of large Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Filicoides' or Fernspray Hinoki cypress bushes along the carriage road just past my allée
- [Our Second Cut of Hay 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/our-second-cut-of-hay-2023.html) - Here in the Northeast, we're expecting cloudy skies today with temperatures in the low 60s - it's definitely feeling like fall. I'm glad we are now done baling our second cut of hay for the season. Hay is a harvested plant that’s dried and cured after being cut in the field. In most cases, hay
- [Hudson River Park Gala 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/hudson-river-park-gala-2023.html) - Hudson River Park continues to be one of the most vibrant spaces in New York City. I encourage you to visit the next time you're in the area - you will see why it is so special. Hudson River Park is considered the largest open space project in Manhattan since Central Park. At four miles
- [Adding Hornbeams and Hedge Maples to My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/adding-hornbeams-and-hedge-maples-to-my-living-maze.html) - My living maze is getting more "a-mazing" with each row of plantings. My three-acre living maze is located in a pasture just outside my Winter House. I started planting it a little over a year ago with a variety of different hedges, espaliers, trees, and shrubs. All of the specimens will grow tall enough to
- [Replacing the Hoop House Cover](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/replacing-the-hoop-house-cover.html) - Autumn is a busy time for gardeners in cold weather regions - it's a race to get all the tropical plants stored indoors and safe in their greenhouses. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I currently have four hoop houses designated specifically for warm weather specimens. The hoop houses are constructed from steel frames
- [A Visit to Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/a-visit-to-select-horticulture-inc-in-pound-ridge-new-york.html) - If you're looking for something new and different to plant outside your home, take some time to visit your local nurseries to learn what specimens do well in your area. Yesterday, after a long and busy morning of shoots, phone calls, and meetings, I stopped in at Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York
- [A Trip to Iceland and Greenland](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/a-trip-to-iceland-and-greenland.html) - If you’re planning your next vacation and want to include different, interesting sights and experiences on your itinerary, consider a trip to Iceland and Greenland. The two countries are between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans separated by the Denmark Strait and filled with gorgeous, dramatic views, excellent food, and the most welcoming residents. If you
- [A Trip to Italy for Brunello Cucinelli's 70th Birthday Celebration](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/a-trip-to-umbria-italy-for-brunello-cucinellis-70th-birthday-celebration.html) - A visit to Italy should include a stop in Umbria - a beautiful region bordering Tuscany, Lazio, and Le Marche. Last month, I traveled to central Italy for the 70th birthday celebration of Brunello Cucinelli, the Italian luxury creative director and chief executive of the brand bearing his name. I traveled to Perugia, the historic
- [Adding More Holly to My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/adding-more-holly-to-my-living-maze.html) - Many varieties of holly, Ilex, have compact habits and glistening, bright green foliage, that's excellent for hedges, borders, and yes, mazes. As many of you know, I am in the process of planting a living maze in a lush pasture just outside my Winter House. I started planting this course one year ago with a
- [Extending My Strawberry Patch](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/extending-my-strawberry-patch.html) - Strawberries are among the easiest berries to grow. They're cold-hardy, adaptable, and can be planted in both garden beds and containers. Here at the farm, we're extending our strawberry patch, so we have more delicious, sweet fruits to pick next summer. Earlier this year, my gardeners planted a large bed of strawberries behind my main
- [My Visit to Paris - the Hermès Women's Spring-Summer Runway Show](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/my-visit-to-paris-the-hermes-womens-spring-summer-runway-show.html) - If you love fashion, do try to visit Paris during Fashion Week. I've always been drawn to the world of fashion - and of course, the French luxury label Hermès, one of the most successful design companies in the world. While in Paris last week, I attended the Hermès Spring Show 2024, which was held
- [My Visit to Paris - Cédric Grolet: Opéra](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/my-visit-to-paris-cedric-grolet-opera.html) - I hope you've seen my Instagram posts @MarthaStewart48. I just returned from a trip to Paris to attend the Hermès Spring Show 2024. During my brief visit to the French capital, I stopped in at the world famous bakery and café, Cédric Grolet: Opéra - not once, but twice! Cédric Grolet is a leading French
- [Early Autumn Chores Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/10/early-autumn-chores-around-the-farm.html) - To stay organized during seasonal transitions here at my Bedford, New York farm, we follow a schedule of tasks from one year to the next. Several times a week, I tour the entire farm and create very detailed lists of all that needs to be done. Maintaining such a large property is a huge responsibility
- [Early Autumn Color in the Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/september-color-in-the-gardens.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're expecting more showers this morning after an entire day of heavy rains and flash flooding. It's been a very wet start to autumn, but there are still some beautiful surprises out in the gardens. Most of the flowers are gone, but there are a few perennials showing
- [Early Fall Cleaning in the Summer House Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/early-fall-cleaning-in-the-summer-house-garden.html) - My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew continue to check off big tasks from our long to-do list here at the farm - among them, cleaning the sunken garden behind my Summer House. Some of you may recall, I began planning this formal garden more than 10 years ago. The focal point is the great old
- [Sharpening Garden Pruners](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/sharpening-garden-pruners.html) - My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew use their tools all year long, so it is important to keep them clean and in good working condition at all times. If you're an avid gardener, you know sharp pruning tools not only make chores easier to complete, but they also make cleaner cuts, which allow plants to
- [Maintaining the Raspberry Bushes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/maintaining-the-raspberry-bushes.html) - Berry picking season is over now, so it's time to trim the old canes and branches back and get the bushes ready for next year. I love growing berries and have been growing them for a long time. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I grow patches of red raspberries, golden raspberries, black raspberries,
- [Organizing the Equipment Barn on a Rainy Day](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/organizing-the-equipment-barn-on-a-rainy-day.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, even rainy days can be extremely productive. Whenever it's stormy outside and my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are unable to work in the woods or gardens, I encourage them to take stock of the equipment, clean everything, and then organize all the tools and supplies. After I
- [Building a New Coop for My Growing Turkeys, Part II](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/building-a-new-coop-for-my-growing-turkeys-part-ii.html) - Soon, my growing turkeys will move into a beautiful new coop. Here at the farm, my property manager, Doug White, and Pete Sherpa from my outdoor grounds crew, have been working hard to complete the structure located at one end of the chicken yard. The 10-foot by 10-foot coop has windows on all sides for
- [Building a New Coop for My Growing Turkeys, Part I](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/building-a-new-coop-for-my-growing-turkeys-part-i.html) - The latest building project here at my Bedford, New York farm is nearly complete - a new coop now designated for 13 growing turkeys. The poults were incubated and hatched in the feed room of my stable, where they remained until they were big enough to move outdoors. But turkeys grow fast, and I decided
- [The Gardens Around My Tenant House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/the-lush-gardens-around-my-tenant-house.html) - Many of the flowering plants around my Bedford, New York farm have past their prime, but there's still a lot of beautiful and interesting foliage to enjoy. Some of the most beautiful growth is behind and around my Tenant House, where my daughter and grandchildren stay when they visit. In these areas we planted Epimediums,
- [Fruits Growing at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/fruits-growing-at-my-farm.html) - There are so many delicious fruits growing here at my Bedford, New York farm. Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. In midsummer, we pick boxes and boxes of raspberries, blueberries, and currants. In late August, we pick delicious peaches fresh off my trees. And soon, we'll be picking bounties of apples, pears,
- [My Dahlias Are Still Going Strong](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/my-dahlias-are-still-going-strong.html) - Tucked away in a bed behind my large vegetable greenhouse, this year's dahlias continue to bloom with gorgeous colors and forms. Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family and are related to the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. They grow from small tubers planted in the spring. And
- [Grooming the Pergola Boxwood](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/grooming-the-pergola-boxwood.html) - This time of year can be very hectic - my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy keeping up with all the growth in the garden beds. Summer is coming to a close, but there is still lots of work to be done - weeding, pruning, and grooming the many perennial plants and shrubs. Recently,
- [All About Okra](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/all-about-okra.html) - What is your take on okra, the young seed pods of Abelmoschus esculentus? For some, this warm-weather vegetable also knowns as lady's fingers, is particularly slimy in texture, but for others this finger-shaped pod is versatile and delicious, with a mild almost grassy flavor. Okra is part of the mallow family along with cotton, hollyhock,
- [Picking the First Pumpkins of the Season](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/picking-the-first-pumpkins-of-the-season.html) - Autumn is still officially one week away, but one of our favorite fall activities here at my Bedford, New York farm is picking pumpkins. It's hard to resist harvesting when one sees lots of gorgeous, colorful fruits growing under the vines. Pumpkins are cucurbits, members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash, gourds, cucumbers,
- [Planting Inside My Vegetable Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/planting-inside-my-vegetable-greenhouse.html) - My vegetable greenhouse is ready for the next season of indoor growing. We're still growing and harvesting from the outdoor vegetable garden, but with autumn just around the corner attention is also directed toward my vegetable greenhouse and planting its first crops for the coming cold season. Doing this now ensures we will have fresh
- [Time to Bathe the Chow Chows!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/time-to-bathe-the-chow-chows.html) - Some of you have asked how my dogs are doing. I'm happy to report - my two French Bulldogs, Crème Brûlée and Bête Noire, and my two Chow Chows, Empress Qin and Emperor Han, are all doing wonderfully. My dogs are groomed and checked for ticks and fleas every day. They are also bathed regularly
- [Caring for My Allée of Pin Oaks](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/caring-for-my-allee-of-pin-oaks.html) - We're getting lots of outdoor work done around my Bedford, New York farm despite the hot and humid late summer weather. This time of year, my outdoor grounds crew is busy weeding, weed whacking, and pruning. Pruning is one of our biggest and most important tasks. Proper pruning improves the health of the plants, prevents
- [Planting Clematis, the Queen of Climbers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/planting-clematis-the-queen-of-climbers.html) - Do you know... clematis is known as the queen of climbers and is among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines? It looks great growing on trellises, over arbors, and up posts. The star like blooms come in beautiful shades of pink, white, blue, red, purple, and bicolor. I have always loved
- [Adding Hydrangeas to My Perennial Border](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/adding-hydrangeas-to-my-perennial-border.html) - Creating a perennial garden takes time, patience, and thoughtful planning. The perennial bed located across from my chicken coops is several years old and thriving - looking more and more beautiful every summer. This garden, my perennial hydrangea border, had long been home to a selection of colorful hydrangeas including mature mopheads transplanted from my
- [Picking the Year's First Potatoes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/picking-the-years-first-potatoes.html) - My new garden continues to produce bounties of beautiful fresh vegetables. Our latest harvest - potatoes! Yesterday, before a thunderous rainstorm, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, harvested the season's first batch of potatoes. Potatoes are from the perennial nightshade, Solanum tuberosum. As the world's fourth-largest food crop, following maize, wheat, and rice, potatoes are grown
- [Planting Ajuga and Brunnera from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/planting-ajuga-and-brunnera-from-monrovia.html) - The gardens here at my Bedford, New York farm are constantly evolving. I am always looking for pretty and interesting specimens to add to the developing beds. It's always very rewarding to see them develop and thrive. This week, I received an assortment of plants from Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in shrubs, perennials,
- [It's Tomato Picking Time!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/its-tomato-picking-time.html) - I hope you saw my Instagram post @MarthaStewart48. It's that time of year again - the tomatoes are ready! We started picking our first juicy, sweet tomatoes this week. Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum, have long been one of America’s favorite garden vegetables. They are planted in late spring and then anywhere from 60 to 100 days
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to Versailles](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-versailles.html) - While visiting Paris, France one must try to see the magnificent palace and gardens of Versailles. I've been to Versailles several times and every visit was more breathtaking than the last. My gardener, Ryan McCallister, picked a lovely day of his recent European vacation to tour the historic landmark and grounds. When the château was
- [A Guest Blog from a Visit to the Gardens of Villandry](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/a-guest-blog-from-a-visit-to-the-gardens-of-villandry.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, whenever a member of my team returns from vacation, I always encourage them to share some of their photos. This summer, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, traveled to France for the first time. Among his many day tours, he visited the famous château and gardens of Villandry, located
- [The Onions Are Ready!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/the-onions-are-ready.html) - One of the best things about this time of year is harvesting so many great crops in the garden - this week we have lots of beautiful farm-grown onions and shallots. The onion, Allium cepa, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Allium. Onions are hardy, easy to grow, and can be grown
- [Growing Mushrooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/09/growing-mushrooms.html) - Whenever I go hiking at Skylands, my home in Maine, or in the woodlands of my Bedford, New York farm, I always enjoy discovering and identifying all the different types of wild mushrooms that may be growing along the way. A mushroom is the fleshy spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus. Fungus thrives in moist
- [The Sunflowers are Blooming](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/the-sunflowers-are-blooming.html) - Here at the farm, the sunflowers are in bloom with their big daisy-like faces and brightly colored petals - it's always a very welcomed sight. If you recall, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, planted our sunflowers, Helianthus, in late June. They were planted in the center bed of my new vegetable garden. Sunflowers are the
- [Planting Weeping Camperdown Elms in the Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/planting-weeping-camperdown-elms-in-the-maze.html) - My garden maze here at my Bedford, New York farm now includes three weeping camperdown elm trees, Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii.' As many of you know, I am in the process of building a living maze, a botanical puzzle of interesting trees, hedges, espaliers, and shrubs. I started this three-acre maze project in the spring of
- [My Summer in Maine 2023, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-summer-in-maine-2023-part-two.html) - I just love my summers in Maine. Every year, I try to spend two or three weeks - give or take - at my beautiful refuge in Seal Harbor, Maine. This year, the weather was fantastic and I enjoyed many local day trips with friends, walks along the beaches, and a special birthday celebration at
- [My Summer in Maine 2023, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-summer-in-maine-2023-part-one.html) - Whenever I go to Skylands, my home in Seal Harbor, Maine, the days are always filled with lots of great activities and good quality time with family and friends. This summer was especially memorable. I hosted more than 17 guests my entire stay. The weather was pleasant. The flowers from my gardens were abundant and
- [Harvesting a Bounty of Cucumbers, Peppers, Eggplants, and Beans](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/harvesting-a-bounty-of-cucumbers-peppers-eggplants-and-beans.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, there are still so many fresh, organic vegetables to pick and enjoy. Many of you often ask what I do with all the many vegetables I grow. Most of them are shared with my daughter, Alexis, and her children, Jude and Truman – they love all vegetables. I
- [Planting Eastern Redbud Trees at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/planting-eastern-redbud-trees-at-the-farm.html) - Every year, I always plant a collection of interesting and beautiful trees. It is such a joy to watch the gardens, groves, and allées evolve and expand around my Bedford, New York farm. This week, we planted 12 Cercis canadensis trees, or eastern redbuds - the state tree of Oklahoma. They came from Select Horticulture
- [Yew Trees for My Living Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/yew-trees-for-my-living-maze.html) - A selection of yew trees, Taxus, a coniferous evergreen, related to pines, spruces, firs, cedars, and cypress now fills another section of my living maze. My three-acre living maze is located in a pasture just outside my Winter House. As many of you know, I designed this garden maze last year, and already we've planted
- [Picking Beautiful Dahlia Blooms](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/picking-beautiful-dahlia-blooms.html) - It's dahlia season and here at my Bedford, New York farm we have lots of gorgeous, bright, and colorful dahlia blooms indoors and out. Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family and are related to the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, and zinnia. They grow from small tubers planted in
- [My New Hud-Son H360 Hydraulic Portable Sawmill](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-new-hud-son-h360-hydraulic-portable-sawmill.html) - Recycling felled trees into valuable, usable lumber is always a big priority here at my Bedford, New York farm. Over the years, I've planted thousands and thousands of trees. Unfortunately, I've also lost many trees - they've fallen during storms, or had to be cut down because of damage or disease. I always save the
- [Picking Beans, Eggplants, Beets, and More...](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/picking-beans-eggplants-beets-and-more.html) - My large half-acre vegetable garden that I just designed and planted earlier this year is definitely a garden that keeps on giving. We've been picking lots of wonderful and nutritious vegetables here at my Bedford, New York farm - string beans, edamame, Swiss chard, eggplants, peppers, beets, shallots, and more. While all the rain we've
- [Mid-August in My Flower Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/mid-august-in-my-flower-garden.html) - Colorful flowers are still blooming in and around my cutting garden. Fortunately, there are many flowering plants that blossom this time of year, including rudbeckias, phlox, balloon flowers, and sweet peas - and my large flower garden, located just behind my main greenhouse, is filled with them. My goal for this garden was to always
- [Planting Brassica Seedlings for Fall](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/planting-brassica-seedlings-for-fall.html) - Now that it's mid-August, it's the perfect time to plant some fall brassicas - broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels Sprouts. The end-of-season cold weather will sweeten them up and make for a great harvest. A few weeks ago, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, started several trays of seeds for our autumn crop. When planting
- [My Garden of Roses in August](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-garden-of-roses-in-august.html) - Aside from their beauty and intoxicating sweet scents, roses can continue to flower throughout the summer. If you follow my blog and watch my televisions show, "Martha Gardens" exclusively on The Roku Channel, you may recall I redesigned a new rose bed behind my main greenhouse earlier this year. The 68-foot by 30-foot space now
- [Fast! Lemon-Herb Burrata Ravioli & Prosciutto with Mint & Peas from Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/fast-lemon-herb-burrata-ravioli-prosciutto-with-mint-peas.html) - Now that the kids are heading back to school and weekday schedules are busy with activities, it's time to plan those quick, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare dinners. If you haven't already, sign up for Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon. Our meal-kit delivery service is full of delicious, wholesome dishes that can be on the table in
- [Maintaining the Carriage Roads](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/maintaining-the-carriage-roads.html) - It's very important to keep up with the maintenance at my Bedford, New York farm - especially the four miles of carriage road that meander around my homes, my gardens, my pastures, and through the expansive woodland. Every year, my outdoor grounds crew edges all the roads to make sure they are neat and tidy.
- [My Vegetable Garden in August](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-vegetable-garden-in-august.html) - This time of year is always fun at my farm because there’s so much growing in the vegetable garden. It's important to check the garden every day - one never knows what will be ready for picking. At last check, we had cucumbers, okra, eggplants, artichokes, onions, kale, and more - all thriving and doing
- [Blog Memories: Visiting the Former Estate of Paul and Bunny Mellon in Upperville, Virginia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-visiting-the-former-estate-of-paul-and-bunny-mellon-in-upperville-virginia-2.html) - Here's an encore blog from my visit to Virginia a couple of years ago. This one originally ran on June 9th, 2021. I always try to make the most of every business trip I take - visiting gardens and other interesting places that inform and inspire me. Earlier this spring, during a brief visit to
- [Blog Memories: A Special Luncheon at My Farm with Snoop Dogg](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-a-special-luncheon-at-my-farm-with-snoop-dogg-2.html) - Here's a fun blog that originally ran on May 9th, 2018 - a luncheon right here at home, with my friend, Snoop Dogg. I always enjoy entertaining at my Bedford, New York home, especially when guests include family and good friends. If you follow me on Instagram @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen some photos from
- [Blog Memories: Visiting Wethersfield Estate & Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-visiting-wethersfield-estate-garden.html) - Enjoy this encore blog posting which originally ran on September 27th, 2022. It features my visit to a wonderful and historic garden. I love visiting gardens around the country and around the world - especially when they are as enchanting and as beautiful as Wethersfield Estate & Garden in Amenia, New York. Wethersfield was the
- [Blog Memories: Photos from My Trip to Madagascar, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-photos-from-my-trip-to-madagascar-part-two.html) - Here's an encore blog I posted after a memorable trip to Madagascar with my family earlier this year. It was originally posted on March 27th. There is so much to see in Madagascar - it is incredibly rich in wildlife and natural beauty. Remote and isolated, Madagascar is home to many unique plants and animals.
- [Blog Memories: The "Women's Work" Exhibit at Lyndhurst](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-the-womens-work-exhibit-at-lyndhurst-2.html) - Here's a blog I originally posted in June of 2022 on an interesting exhibit at the Lyndhurst Estate not farm from my Bedford, New York farm. If you're in the area, check out their current display focusing on the history of Lyndhurst - open until October 15th, 2023. A striking exhibition marking the evolution of
- [Blog Memories: A Summer Soirée at The Pridwin Hotel & Cottages on Shelter Island](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-a-summer-soiree-at-the-pridwin-hotel-cottages-on-shelter-island.html) - Here's an encore blog from my visit to Shelter Island last year. This one originally ran on August 31st, 2022. With its stunning water views and gentle bay breezes, Shelter Island, nestled between the North and South Forks of Long Island, New York is a wonderful place to visit. Last week, I was invited to
- [Blog Memories: A Visit to Woodbury, Connecticut](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-a-visit-to-woodbury-connecticut-3.html) - Here's another memorable blog from our visit to Woodbury, Connecticut. It was originally posted on September 5th, 2018. Enjoy. If you’re ever in or around western Connecticut and love visiting small, charming towns or shopping for antiques, I encourage you to make a stop in the quaint hamlet of Woodbury. Nestled in the foothills of
- [Blog Memories: Opening Night Gala at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/blog-memories-opening-night-gala-at-the-caramoor-center-for-music-and-the-arts.html) - My blog team is taking a brief summer break, so for the next week we'll be posting some of our favorite blogs from years past. This one was originally posted on June 27th, 2022 - a fun evening at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts. Enjoy the look back. The 2022 Summer Season
- [My Long Pergola in Summer](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/my-long-pergola-in-summer-2.html) - It's definitely mid-summer when my long and winding pergola is full of striking orange-colored tiger lily blooms. This pergola, located on one side of a carriage road near my Tenant House, goes through several transformations during the year. In winter, the beds are bare and the bordering boxwood is enveloped in protective burlap. In late
- [Don't Forget to Water, Water, Water...](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/water-water-water-around-the-farm.html) - It takes a lot of close monitoring to stay on top of our watering tasks this time of year. We've had sporadic showers and thunderstorms, but sometimes they're just not enough to keep all the gardens well irrigated. Because of this typical mid to late summer weather, our hoses and sprinklers are always very busy
- [Starting Vegetables from Seed for a Fall Harvest](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/08/starting-vegetables-from-seed-for-a-fall-harvest.html) - Gardeners, think ahead - mid-to-late summer is the best time to start seeds in order to extend the harvest window into autumn. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we always try to maximize the productivity of the gardens. Yesterday, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, started seed trays of Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, romanesco,
- [Picking Garlic at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/picking-garlic-at-the-farm.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, late July is garlic picking time - when the bottom leaves of the plants start to die back and turn brown, but the top leaves are still green. Knowing when garlic is ready to pick can be tricky. If it’s harvested too soon, the cloves are small and
- [Planting Holly in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/planting-holly-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze continues to evolve with each row of interesting plantings. It now includes a section of holly, Ilex, an evergreen shrub with dense, glossy, foliage. Earlier this month, the wholesale nursery, Monrovia, sent me a large assortment of beautiful plants including 21-holly shrubs. I knew these specimens would make excellent additions to my
- [A Big Harvest from My New Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/a-big-harvest-from-my-new-vegetable-garden.html) - If you have a vegetable garden, how is it doing this year? The new vegetable garden here at my Bedford, New York farm is amazing. I hope you saw my photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 showing some of our latest bounty. Over the last week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, and my housekeepers, Enma
- ["Christmas in July" on QVC 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/christmas-in-july-on-qvc-2023.html) - It’s never too early to start planning and prepping for the holiday season. Yesterday on QVC, I celebrated "Christmas in July" with some of my newest decorations. I hope you were able to catch my appearances. I joined LIVE throughout the day right from my Bedford, New York farm, talking with QVC hosts Mary Beth
- [The Beautiful Potted Plants Around My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/the-beautiful-potted-plants-around-my-winter-house.html) - I love beautiful ornamental urns filled with lush, green plants. As many of you may know, I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens at my Bedford, New York farm. During the winter, they’re all stored in my greenhouses. Once warm weather arrives, they are brought out for display. A number of them are
- [Baby Chickens, Baby Guinea Fowl, Baby Peafowl, and Baby Turkeys](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/baby-chickens-baby-guinea-fowl-baby-peafowl-and-baby-turkeys.html) - It’s always so much fun to watch the baby animals grow here at my Bedford, New York farm. Right now, the youngest residents include a number of turkey poults and keets, a peachick, and a chick. I've been raising poultry and various other outdoor birds for quite some time. I love keeping chickens for their
- [Planting Cotinus from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/planting-cotinus-from-monrovia.html) - I have several allées of trees here at my Bedford, New York farm - those beautiful and dramatic roads with a line of selected trees or large shrubs running along each side. It takes a lot of thoughtful planning to design them and a lot of effort to maintain them through the years. Not long
- [Visiting Master Potters Guy Wolff and Ben Wolff](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/visiting-master-potters-guy-wolff-and-ben-wolff.html) - If you're ever in Bantam, Connecticut, try to stop in and visit my favorite potters, Guy and Ben Wolff. I first met Guy years ago during one of my many trips through Litchfield County, searching for antiques, plants, and content ideas for my magazine, Living. I was so impressed by his pots, I became a
- [Using Kubota Equipment Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/using-kubota-equipment-around-the-farm.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I always encourage my crew to "use the right tools for the right jobs." Among our favorites are the tractors and mowers from Kubota, a leading manufacturer of farming machinery, hay tools and spreaders, and other turf products. If you follow my blog regularly, I am sure you've
- [What's Growing in My Orchard](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/whats-growing-in-my-orchard.html) - No plants give sweeter returns than fruit trees. And this year, I have so many delicious fruits growing here at my Bedford, New York farm. Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. This summer, we've already picked boxes and boxes of raspberries, blueberries, and currants, but all the others - the peaches, apples,
- [Planting Perennials from Monrovia](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/planting-perennials-from-monrovia.html) - For anyone passionate about gardening, it's always so rewarding to plant new specimens and watch them flourish. Recently, I received a large assortment of beautiful plants grown by Monrovia, a wholesale plant nursery specializing in well-nurtured shrubs, perennials, annuals, ferns, grasses, and conifers with several nursery locations across the country. I decided a selection of
- [Cleaning Up a Fallen Tree](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/cleaning-up-a-fallen-tree.html) - Clean-up continues today at my Bedford, New York farm after torrential rains pounded through the Northeast over the weekend. I hope you saw the photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. It’s heartbreaking to see the many images of areas ravaged by this storm. In many regions of New England and the Northeast, this recent rain
- [Grooming My Weeping Hornbeams](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/grooming-my-weeping-hornbeams.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm today, we're cleaning up after the torrential weekend rains. We got quite a bit of damage - fallen trees due to lighting and oversaturated soil, excessive runoff that washed away gravel from the carriage roads, and flooded garden beds causing many of the vegetables to rot. It's a
- [A Business Luncheon at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/a-business-luncheon-at-my-farm.html) - Business gatherings are always so much more enjoyable when accompanied by a delicious homemade meal. Earlier this week, I hosted a luncheon at my home for a group of colleagues and associates. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin from PS Tailored Events, and I, planned a wonderful summer menu for 14-guests that included beet borscht with
- [Planting Hostas in a Shade Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/planting-hostas-in-a-shade-garden.html) - Another interesting and informational episode of "Martha Gardens" is now available exclusively on The Roku Channel - Azaleas, Hostas, and Wild Birds. Be sure to stream it! Every year here at my farm, I add lots of plants to both existing gardens as well as new spaces. Earlier in spring, in a large area under
- [Picking Blueberries and Currants at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/picking-blueberries-and-currants-at-my-farm.html) - It's berry season and here at my Bedford, New York farm, all available hands are busy picking delicious summer berries. Last week, we picked black currants - those juicy, tangy fruits that grow on thornless understory shrubs. I use them to make jams, jellies, and tarts. They also make wonderful sorbets and they're easy to
- [Staking My Dahlias](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/staking-my-dahlias.html) - Beautiful, colorful dahlias continue to bloom at my Bedford, New York farm. Dahlias begin to bloom with great profusion just as many summer plants pass their prime, and they last right up until the first frost. My all-dahlia garden was planted in a large bed behind my vegetable greenhouse and we saw our first dahlias
- [New Footpaths Around the Stewartia Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/new-footpaths-around-the-stewartia-garden.html) - Dozens of pressed red clay bricks and stone pavers I had been storing from previous homes and projects have found new purpose here at my Bedford, New York farm. Not long ago, I decided it was time to create some new footpaths around my Stewartia garden just outside my Tenant House. For the last few
- [Planting Privets in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/planting-privets-in-my-maze.html) - My garden maze here at my Bedford, New York farm now includes a section of evergreen privets, Ligustrum ovalifolium. I started this three-acre maze in the spring of last year. I designed the maze with a variety of interesting trees, hedges, espaliers, and shrubs that would all grow tall enough to prevent walkers from seeing
- [Pruning and Grooming My Hornbeam Hedges](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/pruning-and-grooming-my-hornbeam-hedges.html) - It's that time of year again, when the fast growing hornbeam hedges around my farm need to be pruned and groomed. Over the last couple of weeks, my outdoor grounds crew trimmed the tall hornbeam hedge in front of my main greenhouse. They also tackled the long hornbeam hedge that runs from my Summer House
- [Picking Peas at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/picking-peas-at-the-farm.html) - There’s so much to harvest in my new vegetable garden. We're all having so much fun watching these crops develop. Most recently, we picked big bowls of peas - both shelling peas, which need to be removed from their pods before eating, and edible pods, which can be eaten whole. It’s important to plant peas
- [Staking My Tomato Plants in the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/staking-my-tomato-plants-in-the-garden.html) - How are your tomato plants doing this year? Mine are growing excellently with just a little careful planning and maintenance. If you’ve ever grown a vining plant, you know how important it is to provide strong structures to which the vines can cling and climb. Using teepee-like structures in the vegetable garden is an easy
- [Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty at The Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/karl-lagerfeld-a-line-of-beauty-at-the-metropolitan-museum-of-art.html) - If your summer plans bring you to New York City any time between now and July 16th, I hope you take the opportunity to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty. The exhibit, made possible by Chanel, is an extraordinary look at Lagerfeld's work through the years. Karl
- [Picking Red and Black Raspberries at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/picking-red-and-black-raspberries-at-my-farm.html) - It's berry-picking time here at my Bedford, New York farm. The bushes are filled with those small, fragrant, and refreshingly sweet raspberries - one of the most popular berries in the United States. I grow red, black and golden raspberries, and the right time to start picking is early summer when the fruits are vivid
- [Succession Planting in My New Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/07/succession-planting-in-my-new-vegetable-garden.html) - Whenever possible, we always practice succession planting here at my Bedford, New York farm. Succession planting is the practice of following one crop with another to maximize a garden’s yield. It is a very efficient use of gardening space and time. This year, we're all so excited about my new vegetable garden where we've already
- [My Blooming Clematis Vines](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/my-blooming-clematis-vines.html) - Clematis are among the most decorative and spectacular of all the flowering vines, and mine are blooming so beautifully this season. I have always loved clematis, and over the years I have grown many varieties of this wonderful plant. When I purchased my Bedford, New York farm, I knew I wanted to build a long,
- [The First Dahlias of the Season are Blooming](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/the-first-dahlias-of-the-season-are-blooming.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we already have lots of gorgeous, bright, and colorful dahlias blooming in the garden. My dahlia garden is tucked behind my vegetable greenhouse in an area exposed to full sun and protected from strong winds. When in bloom, dahlias provide some of the garden's biggest and most spectacular
- [Planting Sedum, Hens and Chicks Near My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-sedum-hens-and-chicks-near-my-pool.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're always working off a long list of gardening tasks. This time of year, my gardeners are constantly weeding the beds, pruning and grooming various specimens, or potting young plants in ornamental containers. Last week, my head gardener, Ryan McCallister, planted a couple of stone vessels near my
- [The Garden Club of America Zone III Visits Cantitoe Corners](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/the-garden-club-of-america-zone-iii-visits-cantitoe-corners.html) - Another enjoyable garden tour at Cantitoe Corners! One day last week, I opened my gardens for a private showing to The Garden Club of America Zone III. The tour was part of their annual business meeting. Just before the event, I spoke to the group at the nearby Bedford Playhouse about the creation and design
- [Our First Cut of Hay 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/our-first-cut-of-hay-2023.html) - Our big hay baling project continues at my Bedford, New York farm. Hay is a harvested plant that’s dried and cured after being cut in the field. In most cases, hay is cut during the late bud or early bloom stage to maximize its nutritional value. When I moved here, I designated three separate areas
- [Cutting and Preparing Our Hay Crop for Baling](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/cutting-and-preparing-our-hay-crop-for-baling.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, the weather these last couple of weeks has been pleasantly warm, dry, sunny, with light breezes - perfect conditions for cutting, tedding, raking, and baling hay. One of my objectives at my farm has always been to practice self-sufficiency. When I moved here, I designated three separate areas
- [Photos of My Vegetable Garden Taken by Kevin Sharkey](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/photos-of-my-vegetable-garden-taken-by-kevin-sharkey.html) - My gardens at Cantitoe Corners are thriving. Everything here at my farm is looking so gorgeous this year - from the Cotinus and all its plumes of billowy hairs to the incredibly beautiful and fragrant roses to the lush green foliage of all the trees and boxwood. Many of you have commented on how much
- [The Smoke Bushes at Cantitoe Corners](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/the-smoke-bushes-at-cantitoe-corners.html) - Smoke bushes, Cotinus, are among my favorite of small trees. They have superlative color, appealing form, and look excellent in the gardens, especially with their fluffy, hazy, smoke-like puffs that appear this time of year. I always try to incorporate unique and interesting plantings into all my gardens. I have many smoke bushes around my
- [Planting Carrots, Beets, and Okra](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-carrots-beets-and-okra.html) - I am always so happy to have fresh, organic produce growing at the farm - everything I grow is shared with family and friends, used for video and print shoots, and saved for making my delicious daily green juice. This year, we're all especially excited about the new vegetable garden. Everything is growing so beautifully.
- [Planting Bromeliads in Containers Around My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-bromeliads-in-containers-around-my-pool.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, spring container planting continues with a group of beautiful bromeliads. During the warmer months, I always display lots of potted plants around my home - on the terrace parterre, in the courtyard behind my Winter House, on the stone ledges around my carport, along the carriage roads, and
- [Hanging Antique Japanese Screens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/hanging-antique-japanese-screens.html) - Antique Japanese screens now hang in place of two giant gilded mirrors in my Summer House - and they're so beautiful. Earlier this year, I purchased two sets of antique Japanese screens by Soga Nichokuan, a highly respected and talented Japanese artist of the 17th century. The two screens show 12 birds of prey, each
- [Everything is Growing Beautifully in My New Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/everything-is-growing-beautifully-in-my-new-vegetable-garden.html) - My large new vegetable garden is so much fun to visit right now because of all the growing produce - there’s something new popping up every day. This garden, which we started planting in April, is filled with so many wonderful crops - tomatoes, spinach, brassicas, carrots, beets, Swiss chard, sweet and hot peppers, onions,
- [Picking and Arranging Roses](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/picking-and-arranging-roses.html) - This time of year, my home is always decorated with gorgeous colorful blooms from my gardens. Right now, fragrant roses. I love roses and have enjoyed growing them for many years. Here at my farm, there are so many roses blooming, we're able to enjoy them both inside and out. When cutting roses, do so
- [Visiting Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/visiting-select-horticulture-inc-in-pound-ridge-new-york.html) - I'm always looking for interesting and healthy plants and trees. I love visiting different nurseries to see what specimens they have for my ever-evolving Bedford, New York farm. Not long ago, I visited Select Horticulture Inc. in Pound Ridge, New York to purchase a selection of European hornbeams and yews for my living maze. Select
- [Planting a New Rose Garden at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-a-new-rose-garden-at-my-farm.html) - One thing I love is the intoxicating scent of a garden rose. I hope you saw my latest episode of "Martha Gardens" exclusively on the Roku Channel. In the show, I share my tips for planning, planting, and caring for roses. Not long ago, I redesigned a new rose bed behind my main greenhouse. The
- [Planting European Hornbeam and Yew Trees in My Maze](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-european-hornbeam-and-yew-trees-in-my-maze.html) - The garden maze here at my Bedford, New York farm is transforming more and more with each row of plantings. My three-acre living maze is located in a lush pasture just outside my Winter House. I started planting it one year ago with a variety of different hedges, espaliers, trees, and shrubs to add texture
- [Trimming the Golden Barberry on My Terrace](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/trimming-the-golden-barberry-on-my-terrace.html) - We're making lots of progress with our long list of late spring chores here at my farm. This time of year can be very hectic - my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew are busy keeping up with all the rapid growth in the garden beds. Many days are spent mowing the fields, trimming and pruning
- [My Roses in Bloom](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/my-roses-in-bloom.html) - I love this time of year when I can walk through my flower gardens and see all the wonderful blooms. Everything looks so amazing this season, especially the roses. As many of you know, I adore roses and have grown them for more than 25-years. Many of the rose cultivars growing at my Bedford, New
- [An Early June Tour of My Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/an-early-june-tour-of-my-gardens-3.html) - There is so much growing and blooming here at my Bedford, New York farm - it's a perfect time for a garden tour. As many of you know, every now and then I agree to small, guided walks around my property. Earlier this week, I opened my gardens for a private showing to the Garden
- [Planting Pumpkins and Corn](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-pumpkins-and-corn.html) - This year’s pumpkin and corn patches are planted. As you may know, pumpkins grow on vines, which means they take up a lot of space. I always plant my pumpkin patches in roomy beds that can accommodate large crops of big, colorful fruits. This year, I decided to plant them in the large garden adjacent
- [More from My Memorial Day Weekend in Maine](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/more-from-my-memorial-day-weekend-in-maine.html) - There’s so much to do in Maine. Memorial Day Weekend up at Skylands is always fun and busy. We try to pack in as many activities as we can - hiking, shopping, and touring local gardens and nurseries are often on my list. And of course, spending time with good friends while sharing delicious meals.
- [The Many Great Dishes We Enjoyed at Skylands](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/the-many-great-dishes-we-enjoyed-at-skylands.html) - Whenever I go to Skylands, my home in Seal Harbor, Maine, the days are always filled with lots of great activities and delicious meals. Here are a few more photos from my Memorial Day weekend in Maine. Moises Fuentes, who is a young hard worker who helps me at my Bedford, New York farm as
- [Planting the Skylands Terrace 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/planting-the-skylands-terrace-2023.html) - The terraces at Skylands are bursting with plant life and color once again. I spent Memorial Day weekend at my home in Maine to carry out my yearly task of planting the large urns, pots, and planters that adorn the exterior of the house. It’s quite an undertaking, but I always enjoy the time, especially
- [My Herbaceous Peonies are Blooming at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/my-herbaceous-peonies-are-blooming-at-the-farm.html) - Early June is such an exciting time here at my Bedford, New York farm. It's when my herbaceous peony garden is blooming with brilliant pinks and whites! Every year, I’m always amazed by the dazzling display of these beautiful flowers. It’s definitely one of the most anticipated sights - we all wait patiently for the
- [Seeding My Horse Pastures](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/seeding-my-horse-pastures.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're expecting some cooler weather and hopefully a bit of rain over the weekend - good conditions for the recent over-seeding we did in my pastures. I am very fortunate to have several paddocks where my horses and donkeys can graze. Late winter to spring is the best
- [The Season's Tomatoes are Planted!](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/06/the-seasons-tomatoes-are-planted.html) - Tomatoes, Solanum lycopersicum, have long been one of America’s favorite garden vegetables. Those bold red, sun-ripened tomatoes bring on the taste of summer with every bite. And, they’re filled with excellent antioxidants and vitamins. Just a handful of healthy plants can produce a bounty of delicious fruits within six to eight weeks. The best time
- [My Growing Hosta Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/my-growing-hosta-garden.html) - "Sleep, creep, leap" is an adage many gardeners use to describe the yearly phases a perennial goes through to reach its full mature size - and what a difference the time makes. In 2020 here at my farm, we planted hundreds of hosta plants down behind my chicken coop yard across the carriage road from
- [What's Blooming in My Flower Garden?](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/whats-blooming-in-my-flower-garden.html) - This year, everything seems to be blooming earlier in the gardens - my flower garden is bursting with so much color and life. The perennial flower cutting garden is located just outside my main greenhouse at the foot of my long clematis pergola. My gardeners and I spend a lot of time caring for this
- [A Kentucky Derby Party at My Farm, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/a-kentucky-derby-party-at-my-farm-part-two.html) - Here in Bedford, New York, we're expecting several more days of beautiful warm spring weather - great for spending time outdoors with those near and dear. Earlier this month, I welcomed about 200-people to my farm for a Kentucky Derby Party benefitting the Bedford Riding Lanes Association, the BRLA. There was lots of food -
- [Planting Eggplants and Peppers in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-eggplants-and-peppers-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - The season's outdoor vegetable crops are all thriving and looking great. My gardeners and outdoor grounds crew have been very busy in my new vegetable garden. Over the last six weeks, we've planted many crops - potatoes, asparagus, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, artichokes, herbs and more. This week, we planted eggplants and peppers - both
- [Bringing Out My Tropical Plants for the Season](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/bringing-out-my-tropical-plants-for-the-season.html) - I love large urns filled with tropical plants. I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens at my Bedford, New York farm. During the winter, they are all stored in special greenhouses. Once the warm weather arrives, they are all brought out for display - some go to my home in Maine, and the
- [Celebration Expert Darcy Miller on My Podcast](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/celebration-expert-darcy-miller-on-my-podcast.html) - Another fun and interesting episode of "The Martha Stewart Podcast" is available today - tune in on the iHeart media app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. This latest recording gave me the opportunity to catch up with someone I’ve worked with and celebrated so many good times with over the last 30-years,
- [A Special Spring Luncheon at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/a-special-spring-luncheon-at-my-farm.html) - The gardens are full of color and life at my Bedford, New York farm - so perfect for a spring day gathering. If you follow me on Instagram @MarthaStewart48, you may have seen my photos. Over the weekend, I hosted a luncheon at my home for a group of 20. My friend, Chef Pierre Schaedelin
- [Potting Tropical Plants for the Season](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/potting-tropical-plants-for-the-season.html) - The outdoor terraces and stone ledges around my Winter House are filled with potted plants. This time of year, I always display a variety of warm weather specimens around my home. These tropical plants are usually kept inside my greenhouses where they can be properly maintained, but it's nice to see them outdoors in beautiful
- [Planting Bird's Nest Ferns in Outdoor Containers](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-birds-nest-ferns-in-outdoor-containers.html) - Planting continues in front of my Winter House carport - this time, with four bird's nest ferns. A couple of years ago, my friend and owner of Luppino Landscaping and Masonry LLC, Carmine Luppino, gifted me with four beautiful antique ornamental urns. They look so beautiful on the stone wall outside my carport. This week
- [Planting Hens and Chicks Outside My Winter House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-hens-and-chicks-outside-my-winter-house.html) - It's always a joy to see beautiful potted plants displayed around the farm during the warm season. Every year, I take out many of my outdoor ornamental urns and fill them with plants. They do so well outside in the summer months and look great arranged around my home. This week, my head gardener, Ryan
- [Potting and Displaying Sago Palms Around the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/potting-and-displaying-sago-palms-around-the-farm.html) - It's a bit cooler here this week at my Bedford, New York farm - temperatures overnight dipped into the high 30s - but we're still carrying on with our spring gardening tasks. My gardeners have been busy potting up some of our outdoor containers. I have a rather sizable collection of tropical specimens. During the
- [A Kentucky Derby Party at My Farm, Part One](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/a-kentucky-derby-party-at-my-farm-part-one.html) - Spring is such a wonderful time for outdoor entertaining. You may have seen my photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. I recently hosted a Kentucky Derby Party at my Bedford, New York farm benefitting the Bedford Riding Lanes Association (BRLA), which maintains and develops the historic system of riding trails and dirt roads in this
- [My Pergola Garden in Spring Bloom](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/my-pergola-garden-in-spring-bloom.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm all the spring flowers are blooming everywhere. My long and winding pergola is putting on such a colorful and gorgeous display. Soon after I bought this property, I built a long pergola along the carriage road leading up to my home specifically for clematis. Over the years, I've
- [My Tree Peonies are Blooming](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/my-tree-peonies-are-blooming.html) - The tree peonies are blooming so beautifully in my garden right now! I hope you've seen my photos on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. I adore tree peonies and have been collecting them for quite some time. As many of you know, I have a long tree peony border planted in a semi-shade of giant sugar
- [Creating a Large Vegetable Garden at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/creating-a-large-vegetable-garden-at-my-farm.html) - The episode of "Martha Gardens" showing the huge garden transformation at my Bedford, New York farm is now available on the Roku Channel! You may have seen glimpses of my new vegetable garden on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48, or on themarthablog.com. Earlier this year, I decided to create a new vegetable garden closer to my
- [Planting Parsley, Dill, and Cilantro in My Vegetable Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-parsley-dill-and-cilantro-in-my-vegetable-garden.html) - Fresh, delicious vegetables will soon be growing in my garden. Planting is in full swing here at my farm. My new vegetable garden is looking excellent this season and my gardeners are busy filling each and every bed. We've already planted many crops including the brassicas, asparagus, rhubarb, artichokes, onions, leeks, shallots, and potatoes. Yesterday,
- [My Azaleas Are Blooming](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/my-azaleas-are-blooming-2.html) - My azaleas are putting on quite a show at my Bedford, New York farm. Of all the shrubs that flower in spring, azaleas provide some of the most brilliant displays. I have hundreds of them planted together in a garden that starts just outside my Summer House and runs along two sides of the carriage
- [Early May Blooms Around My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/early-may-blooms-around-my-farm.html) - Many of you comment on how much you love seeing photos of my farm’s landscapes and gardens. When I’m home, I always take time to tour the property, take note of what needs to be done, and visit with all my dear animals. This time of year, the scenery at Cantitoe Corners changes rapidly from
- [Preparing for Spring Entertaining at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/preparing-for-spring-entertaining-at-my-farm.html) - I always enjoy hosting outdoor gatherings at my Bedford, New York farm, but it's a lot of work to get everything ready! Preparing for any special affair takes a lot of effort, a lot of time, and a lot of advanced planning. With so much to do all hands are on deck. Among the many
- [The 2023 Central Park Conservancy "Hat Luncheon"](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/the-2023-central-park-conservancy-hat-luncheon.html) - If my busy schedule allows, I always try to attend the "Hat Luncheon." Earlier this week was the 41st annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon hosted by the Women’s Committee and the Board of Trustees of the Central Park Conservancy. More than 1300 attendees filled the park’s Conservatory Garden for what is popularly known as
- [Planting Two Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood' Parasol Trees](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-two-platanus-acerifolia-bloodgood-parasol-trees.html) - Two handsome London planetrees now flank the north entrance gate to my living maze. The London planetree, Platanus acerifolia 'Bloodgood,' is a relative of the mighty sycamore. It is actually a cross between two sycamore species - Platanus occidentalis, the American sycamore, and Platanus orientalis, the Oriental plane. Right now, these trees are about 10-feet
- [The Baby Turkeys at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/the-baby-turkeys-at-my-farm.html) - We have little babies at my farm -- this time, baby turkeys, or chicks, or poults. It's always exciting when baby fowl hatch successfully. I have been raising chickens, turkeys, geese, peafowl, and other birds for many years. Many of them are incubated and hatched in the feed room of my stable where they can
- [Visiting the Newly Renovated Tiffany & Co. Flagship Store, The Landmark](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/visiting-the-newly-renovated-tiffany-co-flagship-store-the-landmark.html) - After more than three years of renovation, New York City's iconic Tiffany & Co. Fifth Avenue flagship store, named "The Landmark," is open. A spectacular star-studded celebration at the newly transformed space marked the official opening last week. Guests had the opportunity to walk around the boutique and see its redesigned interior by architect Peter
- [Picking and Arranging Lilacs from My Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/picking-and-arranging-lilacs-from-my-garden.html) - The lilac hedges at my Bedford, New York farm are starting to explode with big, gorgeous and fragrant clusters. I love lilacs, and have enjoyed growing them for many years. In fact, the common lilac, Syringa vulgaris, has been part of the American landscape for centuries. Lilacs planted in 1650 on Michigan’s Mackinac Island are
- [Planting a Strawberry Patch](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/05/planting-a-strawberry-patch-2.html) - If you enjoy gardening and want to grow some delicious summer fruits, try strawberries. Strawberries are among the easiest berries to grow. They are cold-hardy and adaptable, and can be planted in both garden beds and containers. Every year, I plant a crop of strawberry plants. This season, we have some growing in my vegetable
- [Visiting The Bedford by Martha Stewart](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/visiting-the-bedford-by-martha-stewart.html) - If you're headed to Las Vegas soon, be sure to make your reservations at The Bedford by Martha Stewart, my first-ever restaurant located at Paris Las Vegas - we've received so many excellent responses to our menu and our food. The 194-seat dining destination was inspired by my own 1925 farmhouse in Westchester, New York.
- [Spring Growth in My Shade Gardens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/spring-growth-in-my-shade-gardens.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, the garden beds are changing every single day. Trees are leafing out and flowers are bursting with color and energy. Some of the most beautiful growth is behind my Tenant House and around my gym building. There we've planted Epimediums, trout lilies, mayapples, ferns, Syneilesis, Polygonatum, and other
- [Planting Onions, Shallots, and Leeks](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/planting-onions-shallots-and-leeks.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, this week's temperatures are a bit cooler, but excellent for planting more vegetables in the garden. Yesterday, my gardeners planted the season's crops of onions, shallots, and leeks which were all started from seed in my greenhouse. The seeds came from Johnny's Selected Seeds, a source I've been using
- [Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs from Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/honey-bbq-chicken-thighs-from-martha-stewart-marley-spoon.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, everyone loves Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon! Every week, I receive several meal kits to test in my kitchen. I test as many recipes as possible to ensure we're sharing the best ones with all of you. Last week while I was away on a business trip, I
- [Cutting and Arranging Spring Tulips from the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/cutting-and-arranging-spring-tulips-from-the-garden.html) - So much is growing around my Bedford, New York farm - this week, the tulips are in full bloom. Every year, I always plant a variety of tulips in my garden. For this season, I planted a small selection in rows specifically for cutting. Tulips, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes, are
- [Planting Asparagus at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/planting-asparagus-at-my-farm.html) - Our busy vegetable gardening schedule continues with the planting of four long rows of asparagus. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I already have several asparagus beds located in the back of my flower cutting garden. Every year, we harvest bunches of delicious spears. I decided to plant more asparagus in my new garden.
- [Planting Potatoes in the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/planting-potatoes-in-the-garden-2.html) - 'Tis the planting season, and the beds in my vegetable garden are filling up quickly. We already planted a variety of crops including a selection of brassicas, artichokes, rhubarb, lettuce, and herbs. We also planted two large beds of potatoes. Potatoes are grown from “seed potatoes”, which are certified disease-free and specially grown in nurseries
- [Potting Many Trees at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/potting-many-trees-at-my-farm.html) - Our annual tree potting and planting project continues at my Bedford, New York farm. Every year, I try to plant as many trees as I can. I feel strongly about reforestation and giving back to the earth, so the more trees planted, the better. Many of them come to me as bare-root cuttings that are
- [Planting a Hedge of European Hornbeams](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/planting-a-hedge-of-european-hornbeams.html) - Creating new garden spaces takes a lot of time, planning, and patience, but it's always so exciting to see areas evolve and take shape. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, we're working on a new garden near my stable. You may have caught a small glimpse at it on my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48. You'll
- [Trimming the Summer House Hornbeam Hedge](https://www.themarthablog.com/2022/07/trimming-the-summer-house-hornbeam-hedge.html) - Pruning at my farm continues at the long hedge that runs in front of my Summer House and along the road behind my Winter House. The hornbeam, Carpinus, is deciduous and very fast-growing. In fact, it can grow about four to five feet per year. I always keep a close eye on all the hornbeams,
- [Growing Boxwood at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/growing-boxwood-at-my-farm.html) - Our spring gardening season is always extremely busy. My outdoor grounds crew, gardeners, and I work very hard to make sure all the gardens look their best. Among our annual tasks this time of year - planting and potting up thousands of bare-root trees and other small seedlings. Over the last week, the crew planted
- [So Many Daffodils are Blooming at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/so-many-daffodils-are-blooming-at-the-farm.html) - Brightly colored daffodils are blooming at my farm. It's quite a sight to see - all the swaths of white, yellow, and orange Narcissi gently blowing in the spring breeze. I started developing my long daffodil border in 2003, in the early years of my farm ownership. After lots of planning and adding to the
- [Organizing the Basket House](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/organizing-the-basket-house.html) - My newly re-roofed Basket House is now also clean and organized. Basketry is made from pliable materials that bend and form shape. Some examples include pine, straw, willow, various grasses, threads, and fine wooden splints. I have hundreds of baskets in my collection - some are rare and antique, some are vintage, and some are
- [My Basket House Gets a New Roof](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/my-basket-house-gets-a-new-roof.html) - Another job on our long to-do list is now "done and dusted." I love baskets - baskets of all different kinds. Over the years, I've collected a number of them from auctions, antiques fairs, and tag sales, or from the talented basket-making artisans themselves. When I moved to my Bedford, New York farm, I built
- [Adding Azaleas to the Garden](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/adding-azaleas-to-the-garden.html) - Developing any garden takes time, planning, and lots of patience. A couple of years ago, I decided to create an azalea border along one side of the carriage road between my Summer House and my stable. I wanted to plant lots of colorful azaleas - a variety of unique specimens in shades of pink, orange,
- [Early Spring Trees at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/early-spring-trees-at-my-farm.html) - Today in Bedford, New York, we're expecting plentiful sunshine and near record high temperatures, for this time of year, in the upper 80s. We are well into springtime weather and all the gardens are transforming. It always amazes me how quickly plants and trees grow from day to day. I am constantly noticing something new
- [Spring Garden Care Around My Pool](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/spring-garden-care-around-my-pool.html) - We're now in the third week of spring, all the protective burlap is removed from the boxwood and ornamental urns, and seasonal chores have begun at my Bedford, New York farm. The area around my pool is planted with a variety of dark-colored burgundy-black leafed plants. I always try to incorporate unique and interesting specimens
- [Easter at My Farm 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/easter-at-my-farm-2023.html) - Holidays are so much fun, especially when I can celebrate with my daughter, Alexis, and her beautiful children, Jude and Truman. This year, I hosted a small Easter lunch for 10 at my Bedford, New York farm. The weather was perfect - pleasant temperatures under the bluest of skies. I decorated my home with cheerful
- [Kevin Sharkey's Easter Decorations](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/kevin-sharkeys-easter-decorations.html) - I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Weekend! As many of you know, whenever I am home I always decorate for major holidays. For Easter, I fill my Winter House rooms with lots of chicks, bunnies, and eggs. My dear friend, Kevin Sharkey, our Executive Vice President and Executive Creative Director of Design for
- [Potting Up Trees from Musser Forests, Inc.](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/potting-up-trees-from-musser-forests-inc.html) - Potting up hundreds of trees at my Bedford, New York farm is a huge, yet exciting undertaking. Every year I plant hundreds of trees, sometimes thousands. Trees are crucial to the environment. They provide food, protection, and homes to scores of birds and mammals. They also help combat climate change and release oxygen for all
- [Pussy Willow Arrangements for Easter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/pussy-willow-arrangements-for-easter.html) - It always makes me so happy when my pussy willows are ready for picking - they are true harbingers of spring. Every year, my gardeners gather bunches and bunches of pussy willow branches from a grove just behind my main greenhouse. With their fuzzy little buds called catkins, they can easily make the most cheerful
- [Our Spring Burlap Removal Process Continues](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/our-spring-burlap-removal-process-continues.html) - This year’s spring burlap removal project is almost complete. Every autumn, I cover all my boxwood shrubs and outdoor urns to protect them from the heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures. We use strong steel frames and custom fit burlap casings sewn by hand. And just before Easter, everything is removed to expose all the lush
- ["Sunday Supper" at Makers Central](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/sunday-supper-at-makers-central.html) - There's nothing quite like Sunday supper - the tradition of gathering around the dinner table with family and friends at the end of a long, busy week. This past weekend, I attended "Sunday Supper" at Makers Central in nearby Tarrytown, New York. Makers Central is a group of talented artists and entrepreneurs who create handmade
- [My Gosling Is Growing Up](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/my-gosling-is-growing-up.html) - My little gosling is growing up... Not long ago, I shared images of my cute, fluffy, and very curious gosling, which was bred, incubated and hatched right here at my Bedford, New York farm. For the first two weeks, it was housed with other chicks in my stable feed room where we set up safe,
- [Early Spring Work in the Woodland](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/04/early-spring-work-in-the-woodland.html) - Woodland chores continue as my outdoor grounds crew and gardeners also transition to our long list of spring tasks. From now through summer is our busiest time here at my Bedford, New York farm. This time of year, my team works on many projects, including removing the burlap that has protected my boxwood all winter
- [Cutting Pussy Willow Branches](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/cutting-pussy-willow-branches.html) - Like many of you, every year I eagerly await those first signs of spring. Among them, the furry catkins of pussy willows. Recently, my gardeners cut bunches of pussy willows from a grove I planted along the wetlands behind my main greenhouse. These deciduous shrubs, Salix, naturally grow up to 20-feet tall, or even more
- [A Gosling Hatches at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/a-gosling-hatches-at-my-farm.html) - It's always such a joy when we have babies at the farm growing and thriving. Among the newest residents is a fluffy week-old gosling. It's doing so well - eating, drinking, and enjoying all the sights and sounds of its new surroundings. As many of you know, I’ve had Pomeranian guard geese for many years.
- [The Big Burlap Removal Process Begins at My Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/the-big-burlap-removal-process-begins-at-my-farm.html) - And just like clockwork, this time every year my outdoor grounds crew begins the process of removing all the burlap around the farm, exposing the lush green boxwood that has been covered all winter long. Every autumn for as long as I’ve been gardening I’ve covered all my boxwood shrubs, various winter-sensitive plants, and outdoor
- [Moving the Donkeys to a Different Pasture](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/moving-the-donkeys-to-a-different-pasture.html) - There's always lots to do here at my Bedford, New York farm. Among our latest projects - moving the donkeys and their run-in shed. I have several large pastures - enclosed spaces where my Friesians, Fell pony, and donkeys are turned out to exercise and graze. Recently, I decided to move my donkeys to another
- [Photos from My Trip to Madagascar, Part Two](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/photos-from-my-trip-to-madagascar-part-two.html) - There is so much to see in Madagascar - it is incredibly rich in wildlife and natural beauty. Remote and isolated, Madagascar is home to many unique plants and animals. In fact, nearly 90-percent of its wildlife is endemic to the island. The diverse terrains include volcanic mountain chains, rock formations, sharp limestone cliffs, rainforests,
- [Photos from My Trip to Madagascar](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/photos-from-my-trip-to-madagascar.html) - If you’re planning your next vacation and want to visit an exotic island full of natural splendor and a stunning mix of wildlife and plant species, consider Madagascar. The Republic of Madagascar is in the Indian Ocean, approximately 250-miles off the coast of East Africa across the Mozambique Channel. After Indonesia, Madagascar is the world's
- [Pruning the Raspberry Bushes](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/pruning-the-raspberry-bushes.html) - Another pruning task can be checked off the list - my raspberry bushes are done. I love growing all kinds of berries and have been growing them for many years. I currently have large patches of red raspberries, golden raspberries, black raspberries, currants, gooseberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Many berries are best eaten raw, but
- [A Visit to My Greenhouse](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/a-visit-to-my-greenhouse.html) - I am fortunate to have several greenhouses here at my Bedford, New York farm where I can maintain a large collection of beautiful potted plants. Among them, a growing group of orchids - those epiphytic flowering plants that bloom in a vibrant array of colors, shapes, and sizes. Caring for orchids is a daunting process
- [Breeding Season for My Geese](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/breeding-season-for-my-geese.html) - For geese, this time of year is very special. From mid-winter to early spring, it's mating season. Here at my Bedford, New York farm, I have 16 geese - Sebastopol geese, Toulouse geese, African geese, Chinese geese, and of course my Pomeranian guard geese. Most of them live in a large enclosure outside my stable.
- [Spring Emergence Around My Farm 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/spring-emergence-around-my-farm-2023.html) - Spring is officially here and all the gardens are beginning to transform at my Bedford, New York farm. We have crocuses, snowdrops, hellebores, daffodils and so many more peeking through the soil. Soon, the grounds will be covered in spring color. Here’s a glimpse of what is flowering in my gardens now. Enjoy these photos.
- [My St. Patrick's Day Dinner 2023](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/my-st-patricks-day-dinner-2023.html) - I always enjoy hosting St. Patrick's Day dinner at my Bedford, New York farm. This year, I invited 12 friends to join me for a delicious feast - complete with my corned beef, root vegetables, and of course, my own version of the traditional Irish soda bread. I started with a fresh pea soup with
- [Decorating My Home with Container Plants for a St. Patrick's Day Dinner](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/decorating-my-home-with-container-plants-for-a-st-patricks-day-dinner.html) - Whenever I entertain, I always fill my home with beautiful houseplants. Houseplants bring life to any room. I love all kinds of container plants, and over the years I have amassed quite a collection. Most of my houseplants are kept in the greenhouse, where they can be nurtured properly, especially during colder seasons and times
- [New Footpaths Through the Goose and Peafowl Pens](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/new-footpaths-through-the-goose-and-peafowl-pens.html) - Our new brick and stone footpath project continues in the goose and peafowl enclosures. If you follow my blog regularly, you may have seen my recent post showing my outdoor grounds crew using dozens of pressed red clay bricks that once surrounded my pool at my former East Hampton home to line a footpath inside
- [Late Winter Snow at Skylands](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/late-winter-snow-at-skylands.html) - On this St. Patrick's Day, a mix of sun and clouds is expected over Skylands, my well-loved home in Maine, with temperatures in the high 30s - hopefully melting more of the snow from this week's nor'easter. The recent storm which covered my Bedford, New York farm with several inches of white also hit the
- [My Farm a Day After the Nor'easter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/my-farm-a-day-after-the-noreaster.html) - Today we're expecting partly cloudy skies in the area with temperatures rising to the mid-50s - good conditions for melting the snow from this week's nor'easter. The day after a snow storm, I always enjoy touring the farm early in the morning to take photos and to see the picturesque winter scenes across the landscape.
- [A Mid-March Nor'easter](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/a-mid-march-noreaster.html) - Here at my Bedford, New York farm, today is clean up day after Winter Storm Sage came through the region dropping several inches of heavy, wet snow. Yesterday's nor'easter began as rain during the early morning hours and then continued through the day and into the night covering everything in white. Fortunately, we were not
- [Speaking at Qualtrics X4™: The Experience Management Summit in Salt Lake City](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/speaking-at-qualtrics-x4-the-experience-management-summit-in-salt-lake-city.html) - My calendar is always filled with business meetings, events, and speaking engagements. Last week, I made a quick visit to Utah for the Qualtrics X4™: The Experience Management Summit in Salt Lake City. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, more than 10-thousand experience management professionals representing 52-countries gathered at the Salt Palace Convention
- [Repurposing More Red Bricks at the Farm](https://www.themarthablog.com/2023/03/repurposing-more-red-bricks-at-the-farm.html) - It's always so nice to repurpose materials and put them to good use in projects around my Bedford, New York farm. Recently, my outdoor grounds crew used dozens of pressed red clay bricks that used to surround my pool at my former East Hampton home to line a footpath inside my Silkie chicken pen. It

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