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Ash Swamp House

I grow vegetables, herbs, flowers and love all things home grown and sharing small batches of homemade goods with you. 🌿

150 Ash Swamp Road, Newmarket, NH

08/29/2026

Truth be told. There’s a problem that keeps nagging me about the farmstand. It’s the sun. And the location of it in the sky in relation to the farmstand. Particularly between the hours of 1pm-5pm when it hits the farmstand and blasts my flowers and veggies, which is not the most favorable of conditions, you know? So until I can get a proper awning installed, my husband built me a temporary fix. He wanted to rig up something really tacky and I nipped that in the bud, lightening quick! We compromised on an easy solution. You’ll see it in the photo. If you drive by intending to stop in for produce and you think I’m hosting a bridal shower or trying to get girly on you, I’m not. 🤣 It’s just the only thing I could think of with the materials I had on hand. Although, after getting the veggies all set up, I kinda didn’t want to leave but there is a very long list of To-Do’s and it’s not going to cross itself off.

I’m a little late getting everything out today but it’s out there. There’s more garlic to come if you’re interested. Flowers too. And I picked the carrots this morning. They’re nothing like store bought. Always chemical free, always fresh, chock full of nutrients and good intentions. Moms and dads out there, think carrot sticks for your kids lunchboxes.

About the tomatoes. The slicers are the biggest I’ve ever grown, they still have a lot of life left to them as they are just reaching their peak ripeness, so get ‘em while you can.

Cheers and thanks!

08/16/2026

Happy Sunday. This is an appreciation post. Say hi to my mom, everyone. If she can, mom will drop everything she’s doing to come help me when I need her. Whether it’s harvesting, weeding, watering, or anything having to do with gardening. Or cooking. She loves plants as much as I do, or maybe it’s vice versa. She’s also the person who first introduced me to mushroom foraging. I was the most reluctant mushroom forager until she begged me to go with her one day about two decades ago. I remember that afternoon like it was yesterday and the joy that overcame the both of us when we hit the honey jackpot. It’s an understatement to say I was hooked. Mom may be eighty years old and although her hearing and memory may not be as sharp, she’s still very sassy and her mental math skill is enviable as ever. On top of that, she’s always thinking of ways to perform tasks more efficiently and build things better. Basically, the only thing holding her back is her need to rest more often and her kids telling her to relax more. She can’t though, it’s not in her nature, and as I get older, I get it. I get you, mom. Also, come over anytime. 💛

08/15/2026

Some things from the garden for you. I’ll be stocking the stand here and there throughout the day. Maybe we’ll even bump into each other. Tell me, would you like to have items at the stand during the weekdays?

Edited: Restocked with more tomatoes (plums, cherries, and sun golds!), carrots, more cukes, and squash. I also put out the scale with bags for you. Everything you need to know is written on the white board. I also put a basket of photo note cards made with photographs I have taken over many years of growing, baking, and living in New England. Just me trying to revitalize the era of hand written communication one note card at a time.)

Thank you again for your support and kindest words of encouragement. 💚

08/08/2026

Hello Saturday, hello August, and hello to more flowers. Out at the stand now. I will be pulling them just before 2pm to protect them from the elements so if you need a bouquet….

In other garden news, I’m impatiently waiting for the tomatoes to ripen, but at the same time patiently hoping that time slows down. There are carrots to pull (and share!), potatoes to dig, fall seeds to sow, and still so much summer to enjoy so yea, I’d like time to slow down some, just a tad and I’d be happy. How about you??? Are you still enjoying the season or are you ready for the fall?

08/02/2026

Sunday sunflowers. $10 bundles are available just.for.you. 🌻

07/26/2026

Flowers at the stand. Sunflowers, echinacea, snaps, ageratum, bachelor buttons, globe allium, mint. Three bouquets available. $10/each or $25 for all. Start your week off with bouquets all over your house. 😊

07/24/2026

I was out doing routine garden chores in the vegetable bed this morning; tying up tomatoes, curling cucumber tendrils, fluffing up turnips, trimming Tulsi basil, inspecting for bugs, and admiring my first rows of corn ever. Essentially I was playing hairdresser in the garden. Who knew? Anyways, I can’t believe it took me 20 years of gardening to finally grow corn. I always thought it too risky and that the return on investment might not be rewarding for a small scale garden. Little did I know how exciting it would be to watch the first sprouts popping up so perfectly, in their carefully laid out rows. I’m convinced it will all be worth it in the end but I’m not counting my eggs, I mean ears, just yet because anything can happen. However, I am counting my tomatoes because it’s apparent that yours truly can really grow tomatoes. I refuse to let imposter syndrome live rent free in my brain any longer. I have 32’ of tomatoes growing and the only thing I wish I had was a ceiling to tie these tomatoes vines to because they don’t want to stop reaching for the sky and who am I to tell them they can’t? So, I will keep telling them they’re beautiful and healthy and to never stop growing! (I’m sure I’ll figure out how to deal with the 10’ high vines when the time comes). I have more to share but for now, enjoy this video knowing fresh garden tomatoes are on their way. ☺️

07/18/2026

Hello! I’ve been a bit quiet on the internet these days but I am still here and the garden is growing in the most rewarding of ways. I pulled over 400 bulbs of garlic yesterday and have already harvested a few pepper varieties as well. It’s the earliest our peppers have ever fruited and it’s really exciting! This past spring we had our fill of radishes, peas, and a variety of lettuces. In case you were wondering, my favorite radish variety has been Sora. They did better than Cherry Belles for the past two years and I have a few big Soras left in the garden that I’m letting go to seed for a late summer/ early fall sowing. There’s much more to share but I always seem to be pressed for time so I’ll share these snapdragons with you for now. So fresh and bright! There are a few bundles at the stand if you are interested. There are at least 14 stems in each bundle, along with a few stems of Day Lillies. $10 each. I hope to post more regularly as the summer moves on, and as time permits. Hope you’re all staying cool and having a great summer so far.

02/06/2026

Hello! How is everyone? Have you all been keeping busy? Is it cold enough for you? Are you hoping for more snow? Or have you had it with winter? I think old man winter woke up on December 21st and decided he wanted to see how much winter we could handle. Silly man, right? We’re New Englanders! Well, I stuck out my chin in defiance and said, “Bring it!”. 😂

But, itchy, dry, reptilian skin? No, thank you!!!
Am I right? Or am I right? So what is a girl to do but replenish her whipped tallow supply. And then I figured, maybe others would appreciate me making more than enough and sharing the love. I bartered bottles of hot sauce for some beautiful grass fed suet from Arkhive Farm and Ranch Services LLC and went to work. I made a whipped tallow body and face cream and decided to make lip balm since I was already at it. If you know me, you know I’ve always loved making my own personal care products. I really love how they came out and yes, I use them every day. For the tallow cream I added avocado and jojoba oils for their emollient and noncomedogenic properties. The addition of castor oil provides deep hydration while preventing dryness because of its high fatty acid content. It’s perfect as a moisturizer and various home remedies so I use castor oil quite a bit in our home. I chose a blend of essential oils that were both healing and pleasant, without overwhelming the senses too much. My first foray into tallow cream left me smelling like a cheeseburger, hubby said all I needed was some ketchup and mustard. Hahahaha. I can truthfully say that there is no cheeseburger scent in this new batch. I also want to add that a little goes a long way, but I’m a fiend and apply it everywhere so I go through a lot, fast. As for the lip balm, I added a little beeswax for structure and a long lasting balm. Avocado oil for extra protection and finished it with peppermint and vanilla essential oils. I’m selling the 2oz jar of tallow cream for $20 and the lip balm for $5. Please reach out if you’re interested. Thanks again for all the love and support.

Stay warm and safe out there! I’m going snowboarding and yes, I’ve got a tube of lip balm in my pocket!

Oh, I included some photos of house plants because they make me happy and my shelf of mortar & pestles because they also make me happy. 🤍

12/15/2025

You guys! Thank you so much for nearly wiping out my little hot sauce inventory! That’s 48 bottles of Ash Swamp House hot sauces floating around the NH seacoast, Maine, Vermont, and Tennessee. Woweeee! To know that veggies from my garden will now be shaken, poured, and sprinkled on plates of eggs, home fries, tacos, burgers, and so much more is the coolest feeling. I am so grateful for every single one of you who continues to support me and my busy little hands. 🙏🏽💚

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