We have plenty of reasons to celebrate the dawning of spring here in Holmes County, Ohio but one of the best perks of the warmer weather is the birdwatching we can do all over the grounds. Ohio is home to more than 400 documented species of birds and most of those can be found right […]
Come enjoy the dawning of springtime at the Inn where we have birds, lambs, and fresh flowers to welcome a new season.
Gathered Natural Materials Every winter, our Tarragon Terrace is decorated with a large Christmas tree adorned with ornaments for our feathered friends. This staple of Honey Run was absent last year while our deck was being refinished but has found its way back and is better than ever. Many of our guests enjoy a relaxed morning by […]
As temperatures dip below freezing here in Amish Country and snow starts to infiltrate the forecasts, it’s time to tuck the gardens in for winter. Around the Inn, we’ve brought tender plants indoors, shredded leaves for quicker decomposition in the grassy areas, and planted bulbs for next year. The growing season has come to a […]
Chilly mornings, the smell of crushed leaves, and signs along the road for pumpkin patches signal that fall is near. As any seasonal change approaches, I take time to evaluate the gardens, camera in hand, noting changes to be made, tracking plant performance, and revamping my to-do lists. Now that I’ve finished this season’s evaluation, […]
Fall is fast approaching, and with the turning of leaves comes the annual flood of mums at garden centers and nurseries everywhere. They’re a staple of outdoor fall décor and gardens — and rightly so — but they’re not reliably winter-hardy for our area. It’s an all-too-common challenge for gardeners in climates similar to ours […]
