December 13, 2022

The Season's First Snow 2022

The first snowfall of the season has arrived here at my Bedford, New York farm and it's transformed it into a beautiful winter wonderland - at least for a day.

Until now, the weather here has been pretty mild. And, although the weekend storm system was very short-lived, it left a lovely two-inch coating of white snow on the landscape. Fortunately, all my plants are tucked away in temperature-controlled greenhouses, but we're still in the process of wrapping my precious boxwood shrubs, hedges, and cold-sensitive garden containers in burlap.

Enjoy these photos of the first snow, and go to my Instagram page @MarthaStewart48 to see more.

 

December 12, 2022

Protecting the Dahlia Tubers for the Winter

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 warmest regions of the United States, dahlia tubers must be dug up and stored or covered before the cold season. In previous years, we've always uprooted our dahlias and kept them indoors for the winter. Now, we cover the entire bed with burlap and a thick layer of hay. It's proven to be a great solution for protecting the plants so we have viable dahlias come spring.

Here are some photos, enjoy.

December 10, 2022

More Holiday Gifts from Martha.com and My Collections

If you're still thinking of what to get that special someone on your list, shop my collections for great ideas - we have items for decorating, cooking, baking, entertaining, gardening, and so much more.

With just two weeks to go before Christmas, it can be hard to come up with that perfect gift. My collections are filled with lots of innovative and meaningful options to delight all your family and friends. If you're sending family photos to loved ones, consider getting a Martha Stewart Mixbook. What about a gift basket from my collection at iGourmet - they offer several items in one for the baker, the foodie, the coffee drinker, etc. If you're looking for sweets, send one of my offerings from Goldbelly - there are lots of pastries, cakes, and even my banana pudding, have you tried it? Shop my bedding at Target, my eyewear at Amazon, and my tableware and entertaining gifts at Macy's. Plus, don't forget Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon. Our meal kits include Martha Classic Cookies for the month of December. I have something for everyone.

Enjoy these photos and be sure to check out my Holiday Gift Guide 2022 - just click on this link. And happy shopping!