Spencer Brook Farm Blog | Stories, Seasons, and Soil
Welcome to the heart of Spencer Brook Farm — where the rhythm of nature guides our days, and every season has a story. From behind-the-scenes glimpses of daily farm life to recipes, reflections, and regenerative farming insights, this is where we share what grows beyond the fields.
Alden’s Peonies
All of my peony plants are white or blush double flowered varieties, except for one. The plant that sits exactly in the center of the row is a single petal, open center type and it’s the brightest hot pink flower that has ever dared to enter my garden. I must rewind to explain how she came to reside so boldly in my row of white flowers.
Caring for Animals in Winter…
Is often extremely unpleasant in New England. Fact.
I’m choosing to begin this blog here, lest some poor unsuspecting soul stumbles upon this website, becomes so enchanted with the beauty and serenity that farm life can offer, sells all their possessions to move to the country and immediately orders a flock of chickens and a handful of sheep.