Tractor Tuesday: Ford 5610 Has Seen Some Changes
This is the tractor that switched wheels with the Ford 4600 in 2004. We bought it as a loader with a bucket for $10,000 from John Olsen of Huseby Mountain Farm in West Tisbury.
Here’s Our Fastest Ford Tractor
We bought this quiet little diesel from fellow Martha’s Vineyarder Allen Norton. It’s handy for a lot of vegetable jobs like seeding and cultivation, a favored tractor for the tine weeder and it often works the bed former,… Read More
Summer Housing on Martha’s Vineyard: A Letter from Jim
Dear Prospective Employees, For the last 100 years or more, summer workers on Martha’s Vineyard have been looking for places to stay which are clean, safe and affordable on the wages of their summer jobs. For a worker… Read More
Farm Jobs on Martha’s Vineyard
Working at Morning Glory Farm is not just a great way to experience living on Martha’s Vineyard—it’s a good job for Islanders as well. “I was very impressed with all of you and respect the way you run… Read More
Old Pics: Woods Hole in 1945
The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has been in the news a lot lately. Quite by coincidence, we recently ran across this vintage photo of the Woods Hole terminal in 1945. Note the railway! And… Read More
Handwoven Blankets from Our Sheep’s Wool
By Robyn Hosey AthearnWe’re excited to introduce these beautiful, soft blankets made with wool from our Island flock of Navajo Churro sheep. Their fleece has been spun into thread and hand loomed by master weavers in the Hudson… Read More
Farm Recipe: Fresh Pumpkin Pie
This is a classic pumpkin pie. Using fresh pumpkins, however, makes all the difference.
Watch: The Christmas Trees Arriving After Thanksgiving
View this post on Instagram The day after Thanksgiving, Jim drove the truck to and from Connecticut to pick up our Christmas trees and wreaths, and the field crew set up our lawn with a beautiful display!🌲🌲🌲🌲 #marthasvineyard… Read More
