Carriage House Farm and Gifts

Spring at Carriage House Farm and Gift - April 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 16:53:00 +0000

Posted on April 5, 2013by webinfotech1

Well, Spring is here and we are in full throttle mode setting up flats of Cole crops, Herbs, and Flowers. Planning, ordering, and reinvesting in the our business takes a lot of funds.

We use many different seed houses in order to get fresh heirloom and organic growing seeds. This in it'self is a task requiring hours to find seeds to meet our needs. We average approx $200.00 - $300.00 in each category just in seed. So when we are done buying vegetable, herb, flower and fruiting seed it is an expense you risk in growing and starting them. We put together each year our own seed starting mix of peat moss (sphagnum, organic matter) and pear-lite ( a natural organic water retainer) by the bucket full. So far in planting we go through about 60 lbs starting seed growing. We purchase flats, special trays and cell inserts. We added this year more wire racks lighting and watering systems. In all our re-investments usually run $1-$1.5K. This year we went over by $1.5k to a total of $3K.

For those not knowing what is involved starting seed in a residential environment for commercial production on a low monetary budget it’s hell. We do not own or have an outdoor green house to start our yearly growing s so we took a spare bedroom and made it into a seed starting grow room. My most stressful time. Seeding and waiting for the germination showings. Time is everything. To seed a 512 cell tray it can take 10 minutes to several hours. If the seeds are not to small I can use my seed wand I made to vacu-seed trays. If the seeds would get sucked up being too small, I spend tedious hours with a pair of tweezers planting cell by cell seed after seed.

When days go by in most cases the germination occurs between 7-14 days and this brings about where there may be empty cells of no growth. This is another timed variable that is touchy as here in Massachusetts our growing season is already short lived never mind re-seeding in hopes maturing plants fall into the production seasons needs and not become a way side waste of time.

May the balancing act begin, no pun intended but once the plants become established they are moved from starter cells to mini-pots. From here they will go outside to “harden off” before transplanting one more time into there permanent residence in the garden. This year i’m supporting enough growing to sell at the Farmer’s Market, my Roadside Stand, and a local restaurant. So far this amounts to 1000 vegetable starts, 1024 Herb starts, and 1500 Floral starts. Only to start again planting out the same by seed in two weeks.

While growing is not the only commerce readying going on here. I am working hard and long hours making by hand wood, metal, and glass crafted items, as well as organic natural Candles, Soaps, body and skin care products and we design our own Real Crystal Jewelry making and that's not all.

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We have a new doing business as name:

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:51:00 +0000

We decided the business would be more meaningful with the findings of the lands historical background to support our foundation. Thus Carriage House Farm and Gift evolved from E & L Enterprises.

The naming of my Business: Carriage House Farm and Gift

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 02:49:00 +0000

The naming of my Business: April 12, 2013
Below is a history of land sales researched back to Book #1 in Chelmsford, MA.

I know there was a building or buildings on the lot as early as 1901 (Frank C. Byam Land with premises received November 16, 1901) (Recorded November 18, 1901) that was considered a residence for a family.

What I learned later was that the building may have started off as a barn back in the middle to late 1600's as the area was all farmland owned by Mr Parker. Cows and dairy pastures the main stay of the area. I have found pieces of "hey and straw" in the walls. Later the barn was converted to a local carriage house where visiting community people just outside the village living in and around South Chelmsford parked there carriages and stored there horses to go to Church and participate in the local meetings at the meeting house near the Church. Thus it is how I came to naming my business "Carriage House Farm and Gift".

Below is our researched land sales stating 1960 and descending to 1656

J & M Bell Purchase: Dec. 3, 1960

Property Sold by Richard J WigginsRecorded December 5 1960 (Book 1499 pg 59) with Buildings
To: John J. and Martha C. Bell
See Plot Plan 1955: PL BK 94-9B

R & J Wiggins Purchase: June 19, 1958

Property Sold by Wilbur E. Lapham et ux Recorded June 20, 1958 (Book 1405 pg 233) with Buildings
To: Richard J. and Judith A. Wiggins
See Plot Plan 1955: PL BK 94-9B

W & N Lapham - Land Conveyance to Himself from (Two Deeds): April 10, 1940

To: Wilbur E. and Nancy M. Lapham (Wittnessed by his own hand)
First Deed from: Daniel P. Byam dated April 8, 1916 (Book 554 pg. 414)
Second Deed from: Arthur W. Warren dated December 6, 1918 (Book 597 pg 550)

Wilbur E. Lapham

Property Sold by Arthur W. and Mabel P. Warren December 6, 1918 (Book 597 pg 550-551) with Buildings
To: Wilbur E. Lapham (Recorded Jan. 19, 1919)

Property Sold by Danial P. Byam April 8, 1916 (Book 554 pg 414-416) land triangular in shape.
To: Wilbur E. Lapham (Recorded April 10, 1916)

Property Sold by Frank C. Byam April 8, 1916 (Book 554 pg 416-417)
To: Wilbur E. Lapham (Recorded April 10, 1916)

Arthur Warren

Property Sold by Alvin H. Fletcher September 13, 1918 (Book 592 pg 388-390) with Buildings.
To: Arthur M. Warren (Recorded September 20, 1918)

Alvin H. Fletcher

Property Released by Laura J. Byam
Property Sold by Daniel P. Byam February 10, 1913 (Book 510 pg 241-243) Release pg 241 Sale pg 242
To: Alvin H, Fletcher (Recorded February 10, 1913) with building/free of and no incumbances on premises.

Frank C. Byam

Property Inheritance to: Hannah Byam November 16, 1901 that of the late Solomon E. Byam (Book 336 pg 571) (Will - Dated Sept 4, 1872)
To: Frank C. Byam Land with premises received November 16, 1901 (Recorded November 18, 1901)

Book #1 - Chelmsford

chlm0010001.tif - James Fiske to: John Web (Land Sale: 30 April, 1656)
(recorded May 28, 1663 ref southern registry bk 3 pg 4)

chlm0010003.tif - James Parker to: Thomas Barret Sr & Jr (Land Sale:

Robbins Hill Area:

Book 1 Pg 25 Joseph Parker to John Barge ref Bk 6 pg. 178

Follow-up of Westfords Green Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 14:06:00 +0000

If you missed this you missed out on some really good info that impacts our daily lives and future.

There were heathy foods, certified organic beauty products, solar water, wind and electrical exhibits and learning seminars. Kids were not left out. They enjoyed craft makings and a lot more.

We had a great time at the show as a vendor of reusable recycled goods. The workshops, the people the whole show was fantastic. We are looking forward to other shows this year as well as the years to come. E&L Enterprises, LLC has added a "Going Green" Line of products. Our goals are being met and added upon weekly. Visit us often:

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Go "Green" Artisan Products

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 04:26:00 +0000

NEW: We are adding several lines in our catalog of recycled, reusable Quality Artisan Products. "Go Green". Materials being recycled include: Glass, Tin, Plastics, Waxes, Ceramics, Metals, and Wood. Think renewable!

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noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 01:46:00 +0000

First Year going by

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 22:17:00 +0000

We started up the Hand Crafted Business and though we are struggling as is the economy. We feel there is light at the end of the tunnel. One day we are hoping to open a real shop with a crafting area with employees who specialize in the wood crafting expertise locally here in Chelmsford. Too fast a move but we did look into Billerica and a vacant car dealership building of which again if it was affordable would have the shop out back with a showroom in the front area.

Our Jewelry sold off well with the help of, yup you got it, E-Bay. We wish we could afford advertising but for what we earned and the material cost we broke even with little profit. Not good, but if we do not keep trying and giving of our time then we must fold which is not as I was ever taught to do. This summer we are focusing on some changes. Our Jewelry line will remain "Holiday" crafted pieces for now.

I am looking for input on wood crafts that make great gift ideas. Soon I will be promoting some craft images that we are making and they will be made available to customers when ordered. We do not have a gallery or a place to show our works as of yet to include storing made products. This does keep our prices down and with less overhead which is a plus.

I keep hearing of small business start up funds and grants from our beloved government but have yet to see or hear of anything in "real action". So until something comes up promising we are what we can be for now. A very small custom craft business but only on the internet as far as sales though we are Zoned Commercial and carry a business certificate. Thank you Mr. Cohen and our local government for this small tribute in helping.

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See you soon....

Holiday Jewelry Department

noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:58:00 +0000

For the past few weeks we worked on four Holiday Jewelry Earrings. Each made with Swarvoski high quality crystals and Sterling Silver findings with Silver Plated pewter bows and wings. We had investigated all kinds of beads from different makers and did not find but two that actually have a gem style luster and sparkle making them hard to distinguish from Ruby and Diamond without close inspection. The other bed maker is from Australia and there process is what is called "fire polished". They are not a true crystal but a glass but also of a high standard.

Most costume Jewelry or Childrens Jewelry is comprised of "Plastic Beading", not suitable for the design and effects our Jewelry was to be made from though yes very inexpensive. We then researched Jewelry "findings". These are what fasten, connect and denote the Jewelries use and are in many forms from split rings to poured and machine punched metal castings. They can range from Aluminum to Gold. We decided to keep in the material structures of Sterling Silver and Plated Pewter in keeping with a high quality yet reasonably priced product line. Gold is too out of reach for us presently as well as real diamonds, though we are venturing into Precious stones, Gems and other special materials for designs.

In our Holiday Earring line just released. We used "Sterling Silver .025 inch French Ear Wire, Sterling Silver 2 inch Plain Head Pins, Swarovski Elements Bi-cone, Round, and Pear Shaped Crystal AB Beads and Silver Plated Bow and Wing Beads".

We will be adding more items to our site when available and we will keep you posted as to when this happens. Please stop by and check out what we do have.

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noreply@blogger.com (Ed Turner) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:46:00 +0000

Why spend unrealistic amounts of cash on cheap and flimsy stamped and mass produced items when you can depend on us for handcrafted hand-made durable quality products। We take great pride in our workmanship servicing you our cutomers। We want you to return to us for more business being a totally happy satisfied customer and to tell others about us here at "Handmadedirectly.com", and our other websites.

In a world of machined and pattern run production, it is hard to find an extraordinary item or gift that stands out in both quality and durability. Here at E&L Enterprise LLC all our items are hand-made and handcrafted. Many of our gifts and products are one of a kind, custom made or are of a limited quantity. Specialty items that will touch you, your family and your friends making us simple to remember when that special occasion for gifts and gift giving is wanted and needed dependably from us.

Our CRAFTS range from Furnishings to home decor. Whether it be Ornamental or that special toy for a child. We will design your order for Indoors or outdoor use. We even custom design certain funiture to fit that awkward area of your home per your specifications from our catalog. E&L Enterprise is your one stop shop for personal unique gifts. Come on in and browse around, and view our catalog below.

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