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Spring

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  • Even more impressive than the sights of nature at The Beekman are the fragrances.Even more impressive than the sights of nature at The Beekman are the fragrances.
  • Daffodils herald the return of spring in the Beekman's formal flower garden.Daffodils herald the return of spring in the Beekman's formal flower garden.
  • Farmer John has several generations of goats. Here are four generations, all stemming from Tilly (farthest back.)Farmer John has several generations of goats. Here are four generations, all stemming from Tilly (farthest back.)
  • We raise mainly Auraucana chickens. It's interesting to find the various colored eggs each morning.We raise mainly Auraucana chickens. It's interesting to find the various colored eggs each morning.
  • Spring Pea Shoots emerge in the Beekman Heirloom Vegetable GardenSpring Pea Shoots emerge in the Beekman Heirloom Vegetable Garden
  • The goats are always extra-inquisitive when first let out of the barn after a long winter.The goats are always extra-inquisitive when first let out of the barn after a long winter.
  • Pigs at the Beekman are our hardest working composters.Pigs at the Beekman are our hardest working composters.
  • Pigs will eat just about anything, and love "discovering" things hidden in the mud.Pigs will eat just about anything, and love "discovering" things hidden in the mud.
  • Our first harvest of the year is usually a sharp, spicy handful of heirloom radishes.Our first harvest of the year is usually a sharp, spicy handful of heirloom radishes.
  • This Ruby Swiss Chard, like everything grown at the Beekman, is completely organic.This Ruby Swiss Chard, like everything grown at the Beekman, is completely organic.
  • One of the Beekman's best mousers, Jolene, is a polydactyl cat with seven claws on each foot.One of the Beekman's best mousers, Jolene, is a polydactyl cat with seven claws on each foot.
  • Most of the goats at the Beekman are born between February and May. The earlier ones begin their days huddled under heat lamps for warmth.Most of the goats at the Beekman are born between February and May. The earlier ones begin their days huddled under heat lamps for warmth.
  • The Good EarthThe Good Earth
  • Essentials for eggnogEssentials for eggnog
  • The goats of The Beekman FarmThe goats of The Beekman Farm
  • The hardworking goats of Beekman 1802The hardworking goats of Beekman 1802
  • The Heron Pond in the Lower Field at The Beekman FarmThe Heron Pond in the Lower Field at The Beekman Farm
  • A Blue Heron makes a home at The Beekman FarmA Blue Heron makes a home at The Beekman Farm
  • Trout LilyTrout Lily
  • And here is a picture of the Burgandy Trillium from last yearAnd here is a picture of the Burgandy Trillium from last year
  • Caerfully harvesting the nettlesCaerfully harvesting the nettles
  • Wild NettlesWild Nettles
  • Freezonian Pea Shoots in The Beekman 1802 Heirloom GardenFreezonian Pea Shoots in The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Garden
  • A mama bird builds at nest at The BeekmanA mama bird builds at nest at The Beekman
  • A killdeer builds its nestA killdeer builds its nest
  • ComfreyComfrey
  • Fresh eggsFresh eggs
  • Fresh milkFresh milk
  • (photo: Anders Krusberg/The Martha Stewart Show)(photo: Anders Krusberg/The Martha Stewart Show)
  • There's always work to be doneThere's always work to be done
  • The back porch is a good place to wait for summerThe back porch is a good place to wait for summer
  • The forsythia puts on a showThe forsythia puts on a show
  • Cherry trees on The Beekman FarmCherry trees on The Beekman Farm
  • A golden bouquetA golden bouquet
  • Our first chevreOur first chevre
  • Food for wormsFood for worms
  • BugsBugs
  • Chicken WeedsChicken Weeds
  • WeedsWeeds
  • DandelionsDandelions
  • Field of GoldField of Gold
  • Gray daysGray days
  • LilacsLilacs
  • Bleeding heartsBleeding hearts
  • Sand cherrySand cherry
  • AlliumAllium
  • HyacinthsHyacinths
  • AlliumAllium
  • LilacsLilacs
  • Sand cherry blossomsSand cherry blossoms
  • Sulphur springSulphur spring
  • A thunderstorm rolls through the Mohawk ValleyA thunderstorm rolls through the Mohawk Valley
  • ThistleThistle
  • Cherry pickingCherry picking
  • A true garden saladA true garden salad
  • Can anyone identify this species?Can anyone identify this species?
  • The bountyThe bounty
  • Spring saladSpring salad
  • Roast beef seasoned with rosemary and thymeRoast beef seasoned with rosemary and thyme
  • A rainbow so close you could almost touch itA rainbow so close you could almost touch it
  • RainbowRainbow
  • Double rainbow at The Beekman FarmDouble rainbow at The Beekman Farm
  • Goats in the fieldGoats in the field
  • Blue eggs from the Araucana chickensBlue eggs from the Araucana chickens
  • Less than one hour oldLess than one hour old
  • Goat milk yogurt with honeyGoat milk yogurt with honey