Gardening Is An Instrument Of Grace

The annual pumpkin truck at The Farmers Daughter in Rhode Island. This is a continued journey through this garden wonderland. I hope you enjoy! As I said in the previous post, this little corner is a meandering place of beauty. I thought I would show you some more of this garden. Each time you go it is a different experience. This truck is always a highlight, and many people stop to take their family photographs here. I wonder how many times this truck has appeared as a back drop!

A brick walkway leads down to the herb greenhouse, all the way at the end on the left. Just beyond that greenhouse is a pick your own field. When I was there, the dahlias were in bloom. You are given a bucket, left to your own devices and to picking your own dreamy dahlia bouquet. They grow many varieties and sizes. When my mom died - this was one of the things I went to do, not long afterward. Somehow, I was in that field with one other person. That bouquet was the beginning of living without her here.

This brand new barn was put up last year. It’s a lovely shop now filled with changing items each season.

Each year things change at The Farmers Daughter. Displays are done by very talented artists that work here. One of the places that they get some of their antique and vintage items for display is at The Brimfield Flea Market show. I have heard stories about some of the acquisition’s that have come to live here. One story was about hauling a heavy cart out of an antique shop that might have weighed 700lbs at least. Muscling it up stairs and out into the lot and into the back of a vehicle. This done by a very petite woman! She does work non-stop as a gardener, so her muscles are mighty! Look at the knobby pumpkins here!

This little garden shed holds all sorts of treasures. There are candles, books, artwork, dishes, baskets, unique containers, incense and a whole host of other things. All tucked in between, are little small surprises so that even with a small amount of money you can find a gift. More pumpkins!

Displays of unique pumpkins and gourds sit in a very large main field where typically a huge variety of plants are displayed for sale. For the autumn season - of course pumpkins and autumnal items take center stage. These green textured pumpkins are some of my very favorites!

This barn holds seasonal items and displays. It always smells so good in here. You can find incense in here that isn’t typical. The candles are wonderful, burn well and last a good long while. Always look up when visiting these barns because the ceilings are also always decked out as well.

This corner is filled with pumpkins of all sizes. At other times of year this area carries the shade loving plants.

In with all of the pumpkins, one can find plenty of ironware for the garden.

A garden shed building filled with indoor plants, statuary, ribbons, lights, pottery, crystals and gardening needs.

Here is a section overlooking the larger main part of the plant selling area. I often stop and sit here for a few minutes to admire the view. It is always fun to strike up conversations with folks here as it seems in general, when people are here they are in a contented mood. I think people with their plants are in a social mood when most leave their cares aside for a short while.

The main building you see when you first arrive. Bulbs, book, cards, containers, bouquets, candles, ribbons can all be found here. The bulbs offered are unique varieties and always grow exceptionally well. All of the garden staff here make you feel like an old friend. They are always ready to help with whatever you need and will find the answer if they do not have it. Their customer service is exceptional!

When I am leaving The Farmers Daughter, I always take one last look when I get to the edge of the plants. A feeling of contentment fills me. There is so much more to see here and I know that I will keep coming back over all of the years, like I have been for so long now. Thank you for joining me on this tour of one of my favorite places.

“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.”

— May Sarton

Gardening Is An Instrument Of Grace

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