If you have a lilac in the yard or thinking about purchasing one there are a few things you can do or tips to know to be able to enjoy those lilacs both inside your home and outside. Grab some sharp pruners and cut those babies for a vase arrangement! It will keep your lilac bushes pruned and create nice long slender stems for the following year. This is the perfect time to be pruning, so why not take advantage of that and get some stems in the vase too.

Advantages of Raised Beds

• Longer Growing Season- the beds warm up and drain quicker so you can plant sooner.

• Less Soil Compaction- no walking on the soil means less soil compaction.

• Quality Soil- since you have to fill the beds, you can get high quality soil and not have to amend the soil you have.

• Less Equipment Needed- no need for tractors or tillers

• Easier on the Body- less bending, and you can adjust the height to your preference to meet your needs

• They look beautiful and clean with less weeds

Photo sessions have taken off in the past year on the farm!

Photo by Photography by Tara Michelle

Santa Photo sessions at Charlie May Farm. A few photographers have booked none other than @manitobasanta for sold out photo sessions of unique photos on the farm with Santa.

Photo by Jessica Dawn Images

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