Winter Farming at Morning Glory Farm: Signs of Spring Beneath the Snow
Winter has a quiet way of settling in at Morning Glory Farm. Snow covers the fields, the trees stand bare, and the landscape feels still. At first glance, it might seem like everything is asleep. But look a little closer, and you’ll see that winter is anything but idle here.
This is the heart of winter farming at Morning Glory Farm—a season of preparation, patience, and promise.
Today, Crow Hollow Farm is wrapped in white. This land, where Simon lives and where his great grandparents once farmed, carries generations of history beneath the snow. The tractor rests quietly, the paths are softened by fresh snowfall, and the farm feels calm and reflective. It’s a reminder that winter is part of the rhythm of farm life, offering time to pause while the groundwork for the next season takes shape.
Just a few miles away, though, a very different scene is unfolding.
Warm Greenhouses, Growing Life
While winter holds firm outdoors, the greenhouses at the West Tisbury Flower Farm are alive with color and growth. Inside, it’s warm. The air smells fresh and green. Rows of plants stretch toward the light, steadily growing day by day.
Tulips are standing tall. Ranunculus are filling out. Anemones are showing strong, healthy growth. All of them are right on track for a Valentine’s Day kickoff, bringing the first true signs of spring long before the snow melts.
This contrast is one of the most beautiful parts of winter farming. Outside, the land rests. Inside, life continues—quietly, steadily, and with purpose.
Winter Farming Is About Looking Ahead
Winter farming at Morning Glory Farm isn’t about waiting for spring to arrive. It’s about preparing for it.
Cold months are when plans take shape, seeds are started, and greenhouses become the heartbeat of the farm. Even when fields are frozen, there’s constant care happening behind the scenes. Plants are monitored, temperatures are adjusted, and growth is guided gently but intentionally.
It’s a season that requires trust in the process. Growth doesn’t happen overnight, and winter teaches patience in the best possible way.
A Family Story Rooted in the Land
Crow Hollow Farm holds deep meaning. It’s not just land—it’s family history. Knowing that this ground was farmed by Simon’s great grandparents adds another layer to the season. Winter connects past and present, reminding us that farming has always been about working with nature’s timing, not against it.
The snow may hide the soil for now, but the roots are there. The history is there. And the future is already growing.
Spring Starts Before You Can See It
By the time spring officially arrives, much of the work is already done. Flowers don’t suddenly appear—they’re nurtured through the colder months so they’re ready when the moment comes.
That’s what makes this time of year so special. Even on the coldest days, there’s quiet excitement knowing that something beautiful is on the way. Valentine’s Day flowers are already forming, petal by petal, while winter still has a firm hold outside.
It’s a reminder that seasons overlap. Winter and spring coexist for a while, each playing its part.
Winter Outside, Spring in the Works
This moment—snow on the ground, green life thriving indoors—captures the essence of winter farming at Morning Glory Farm. It’s calm and hopeful all at once. A season of rest paired with a season of growth.
As winter continues, we’ll keep tending what’s growing, honoring the land’s history, and preparing for the burst of color that’s just around the corner.
Because even when everything looks quiet, spring is already on its way.
