April 30, 2024

Growing Asparagus

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 was planted when I first bought my farm. I also now have a large asparagus bed in my new vegetable garden. And while we're careful not to harvest too much too soon, this patch is already proving to be very productive.

Enjoy these photos.

April 29, 2024

Staking My Herbaceous Peonies

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 for 100-years, becoming more impressive over time. Last week, my gardeners and outdoor grounds crew staked all the herbaceous peonies in the garden across from my Winter House. At maturity, these plants, which grow to about three-feet tall, need good support, so their massive flower heads don’t droop to the ground.

Here are some photos of our process, enjoy.

 

April 27, 2024

A Trip to Las Vegas for QVC

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 helped launch QVC's Age of Possibility, the company's new campaign platform celebrating Q50 female celebrities, leaders, entrepreneurs, and other influencers. I have been part of the QVC family for many years and was honored to be included in this great group of women. In addition, I participated in a panel discussion, appeared in an ad on the famous Sphere Las Vegas, and ate a delicious cheesesteak lunch cooked by non other than Bradley Cooper. But, business trips are always most enjoyable when I can squeeze in a little time to learn about the wonderful places I visit - we also took an early morning drive around the picturesque Red Rock Canyon.

Here are some photos, enjoy.