A Rose by any other name...

This year we made a conscious decision to leave the roses un-pruned.

Most of them have kept a reasonable shape

But not all. I don't mind this informal, floppy look.

This New Dawn for several years climbed on the house front and along the edge of the greenhouse and last year it started climbing up the greenhouse roof.

Now I am intrigued as to how far it will climb. Look how the heat from the greenhouse has promoted the flowers compared to the buds on the house front.

Early Ordering of Pizza at Stonewell Farm

Due to unexpected high demand, we ask that patrons order their Friday night  pizzas by Thursday evening and Saturday night pizzas by Friday evening. Please wear masks during pickup.

Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm

Friday, May 29th & Saturday May, 30th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We'll be firing up the oven and preparing 14" Pizzas-To-Go. The pizzas we're offering this weekend are:

Bacon, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00

Garlicky Shrimp, sundried tomato pesto and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00

Plain Cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.     $14.00

Classic Margherita with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmesan  $16.00

How to Order: Call or text 860-810-8802 to place your order and specify when you would like your pizza to be ready for pick-up. Forms of payment include Venmo, Exact Cash or Check. 

To maintain physical distancing, we will have a pick-up station that's clearly marked. Stonewell Farm is located at 39 Beckwith Rd., Killingworth, CT 06419

Pizza Rustica To Go from Stonewell Farm

Three years ago I finished our stone, wood fired oven. Over the years numerous friends, neighbors and family have enjoyed the exceptional 'pizza rustica' that this authentic beehive oven produces and have suggested we make  our pizzas available to the wider public. And so, during this difficult time of maintaining physical and social distancing, we've decided to offer these pizzas to you, our neighbors 

Authentic Wood-Fired Pizza from Stonewell Farm

Friday, May 29th & Saturday May, 30th

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

We'll be firing up the oven and preparing 14" Pizzas-To-Go. The pizzas we're offering this weekend are:

Bacon, caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00

Garlicky Shrimp, sundried tomato pesto and a blend of three cheeses.    $18.00

Plain Cheese pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella.     $14.00

Classic Margherita with crushed tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and Parmesan  $16.00

How to Order: Call or text 860-810-8802 to place your order and specify when you would like your pizza to be ready for pick-up. Forms of payment include Venmo, Exact Cash or Check. 

To maintain physical distancing, we will have a pick-up station that's clearly marked. Stonewell Farm is located at 39 Beckwith Rd., Killingworth, CT 06419

Stoned.

Who would like to live here?

Preserve or not to preserve.

Yes, I know it is invasive, one sees Autumn Olive along the side of most roads. If you get a chance, stop and enjoy its fragrance at this time of year.

It is not dissimilar to Fothergilla Mt airy

In the fall it produces an abundance of fruit which the birds love.

It also makes exceedingly good jam.

Bill & Ben the Flowerpot Men.

Is it Bill or is it Ben and has he been smokin' Weed? Nudge nudge, wink wink.

Most of you will have to google Bill & Ben the Flowerpot Men.

Bring it on Jack

After a somewhat stressful workday, the threat of a frost tonight, a cold wet miserable evening, I donned my flat cap, waterproof coat and ventured out with camera in cold hand. Do your worst Jack Frost. Tomorrow is a better day.