The choice when a buffalo calf’s mother died: the bottle or the bullet?
The buffalo cow was an older animal, but healthy as far as Dick Wildes knew. She’d given birth July 1 at Summerseat, the St. Mary’s County, Md., farm on which Dick keeps about a dozen bison. She nursed her male calf for three days and then, on the Fourth of July, she lay down and […]
Many Thanks to Plant Sale Sponsors
Summerseat Farm sends out a sincere Thank You to this year’s Corporate Sponsors for our 13th Annual Plant Sale to be held on Saturday, May 09, from 8 am to 2 pm. Charles Downs, Downs Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Loic Jaffries, Cafe des Artistes Dr. Luke Morgan & Associates LLC John K. Parlett, Jr. CMI […]
Membership Oportunities
SUMMERSEAT FARM’S 2015 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Summerseat’s Annual Membership is up and running. If you haven’t sent in your check for the 2015 Annual Membership, don’t forget to do so. If you have been lucky enough to visit Summerseat at one of our monthly Open Houses, Annual Plant Sales, events, weddings, or other occasions, then […]
Have Your Event Here!
The history, romance, and elegance of Summerseat Farm will be the perfect backdrop for your wedding or special event!Step back in time… Schedule an Appointment Download Our Facilities Rental Guide Book Located in rural St. Mary’s County, MD, Summerseat welcomes you along a quarter mile long, tree-lined driveway leading you away from the 21st century towards […]
Summerseat’s Gift
Summerseat’s Gift When visiting Summerseat, one will discover an unexpected surprise at the rear of the house as you roam toward the colorful gardens. Nestled in the back next to a peaceful gazebo, are the gardens of Summerseat. Planted by previous owners and very loosely based on English cottage gardens, there are six separate areas, […]
Give the Caterpillar a Break!
GIVE THE CATERPILLAR A BREAK! By Sandra J. Wildes Is there a man, woman or child who doesn’t love butterflies? Butterflies have been used to decorate both indoors and outdoors for many years. When you see those gorgeous colors go flitting by, one can’t help but stop and stare. The Black, Tiger, Giant, and Zebra […]