A Review: A Year at Clove Brook Farm: Gardening, Collecting, Entertaining by Christopher Spitzmiller

A Year at Clove Brook Farm: Gardening, Tending Flocks, Keeping Bees, Collecting Antiques, and Entertaining Friends by Christopher Spitzmiller
Forward by Martha Stewart
Music provided by Apple iMovie 
Christopher Spitzmiller is known to his many friends and Instagram fans as the ultimate weekend farmer, who raises his own chicks, grows his own flowers, and puts up his own jam, cider, and honey. In his first book, he treats readers to a full year at his country retreat, Clove Brook Farm. Organized into four sections by season, the book begins with spring: the lilacs and appleblossoms, the dovecote with Indian fantail pigeons, Easter lunch, with daffodils and porcelain, and Spitzmiller's recipe for rhubarb pie. Summer brings hydrangeas, dahlias, readying the chickens for the Dutchess County Fair, and a garden cocktail party. Fall focuses on collecting, cider making, an orchard luncheon and a Thanksgiving table, honey-gathering, and planting bulbs. Winter closes the book with holiday decorating, gilding allium, a holiday buffet, and homemade gifts. Filled with tips on creating beautiful seasonal flower arrangements, living with animals, and garden planning, this is a wonderful resource and gift for anyone longing for farmstead living.

[@christopherspitzmiller4030]

Thank you for such a nice, review of my book.

[@robertwessels9827]

Thank you for posting!

[@mjef3695]

Right off the bat I tap the like button. You don’t disappoint.

[@sylviahanks4961]

I do too 👍🌹

[@rebekkad.2092]

Exquisite.

[@jcrane45585]

My favorite coffee table book

[@colinalexander1507]

You have to admire the industry of Christopher.
He has so many creative projects and has followed through.
A warm and inviting look at his wonderful farm.

[@janicekeisler9225]

Christopher’s talent, vision and hard work are admirable qualities worthy of replicating, even if not in so grand a setting as his. Love this book! Thanks Mary for another great review!

[@thetartantopiary]

Well said!

[@MariaReyes-te7lk]

Follow the leaders....lovely...

[@nancyyonce2906]

Love it !!!!!

[@henricalitri3251]

We love this book! It is so nice to see the collections of all the concrete garden ornaments and the carved Santa collection!!

[@mais6105]

so Beautiful ,...

[@casandradickinson8518]

I will have to add to my collection!

[@kala7278]

Very well presented! 💕

[@grigsbywhite3309]

Such a great book. One of my favorites in my collection.

[@buickinvicta288]

Lovely as always. 2 fabulous talents. Did you follow Martha's sale/auction?

[@thetartantopiary]

Yes, I did, with great envy.

[@marywilson-gx8rx]

This music! Who ? what?