April 2022

Hello Friends,

Here we go again! As we start to round the corner into the green times the Pussy Willows are going out in a fireworks display of pollen. As one of the very first harbingers of spring they will attract the hungry pollinators without much competition from other flowers.

Now other signs of spring are starting to pop up here on the farm. Daffodils are beginning to bloom, with tulips close behind, and when I look up into the wooded banks that line the farm road I can see the glowing green color of young spring ramps (wild leeks). A welcome sight to behold!

Earlier this month I partnered with Olivia from Anderbell Acres in Montpelier to host a spring wreath making workshop over in her neck of the woods. It was a great success. Everybody had an awesome time and I think we will make it an annual thing. So, if you missed out this time, don't worry. You'll have another chance to get in on the fun next spring.

Keep an eye on the website for upcoming workshops here at Silver Spring this Summer and Fall. Spring wreath making was just the first in an exciting line up of events we have planned for this season.

Cheers!