Stonehurst Showroom’s Edible Landscape – Spring Has Sprung!

This 12 months, we obtained a truckload of compost from a neighborhood rancher (the daddy of our unbelievable intern Whitney—in the event you obtained a package deal of wooden samples final 12 months, she could have despatched them to you). Tractor load by tractor load we’re transferring the compost to sunny spots on the property. Inserting compost straight onto the grass eliminates the necessity for labor-intensive tilling.

The land at Stonehurst could be very hilly, and tilling might trigger erosion issues. We’ve got planted perennial timber and bushes on the hillsides to keep away from this. When mature, these will preserve our soil from slipping away throughout heavy rains in addition to offering us with scrumptious fruits, berries, and nuts.

Terracing can even assist keep away from erosion. We’ve got used rocks, felled timber, and barn wooden reclaimed from the property to make hillside backyard beds.

As retailers of furnishings product of regionally harvested North American hardwoods, we’re obsessed with utilizing the land in methods which are sustainable and simply make sense. You may observe our land administration journey on Fb and Instagram. Examine again with us later within the season, and e-book your go to to Stonehurst—we wish to share the harvest with you!