Early morning-entering Booneville, KY in Owsley County. By: Tanya Begley OH yes, we love summertime! When all of us can savor new fruits and berries, fresh tomatoes, corn, beans, watermelon and all the wonderful produce that all the farmers, gardeners and markets have on full display. Produce that has been planted with care
Early morning-entering Booneville, KY in Owsley County. By: Tanya Begley Welcome to summer! What seemed to drag its feet in those cold winter months is here and it is HOT! The crops are in full growth mode, and we are seeing amazing bounty at our local Farmer’s market. Our vendors & patrons are
Early morning-entering Booneville, KY in Owsley County. By: Tanya Begley Now that we are wrapping up a very busy month of May with our many springtime celebrations, events, and holidays. I want to pause a moment on this Memorial Holiday and reflect on our nation’s past, and present military veterans. Their service and
By: Tanya Begley In the blink of an eye fall is in full effect, the crops have been harvested and we are feeling those first frosty mornings. What a crisp, refreshing time of the year! Yes, we must bear down and prepare for winter but that only means celebrations, holidays, and enjoying a moment to
By: Tanya Begley And just like that, fall has arrived. We feel the change in the air. The emptying fields starting to become more noticeable. We witness September come to its beautiful end, and begin to say goodbye to our fruitful, and blessed gardens, crops, and yields. Most of the canning is done. All to
By : Tanya Begley Summertime. When we enjoy new berries,fresh corn, beans, watermelon ect.. that all the gardens and markets have to offer. Fruits and vegetables planted with love are on beautiful display at farmer’s markets, local roadside shops, and in our own backyards. The internet, TV's, and media are brimming with savory plates of
By: Tanya Begley Hello summertime! So much has passed this year summer seemed but a far away dream. Finally, a dream we now realize and are in full-on enjoyment mode. Whether it is vacationing, gardening, grilling or just kicking back. We might all agree on one thing. There is nothing like fresh from the farm,
By: Tanya Begley May is always a time for celebration with Mother's Day, school vacations, graduations, setting summer goals and quite reflection. As we close out May this Memorial Day. Cherished memories of our loved ones and our fallen heroes are shared and honored. While beautiful sunny skies give us warmth and enlightenment to forge
Photo courtesy of prospect.org By: Tanya Begley SPRING! Can we say it any louder? We are seeing green everywhere and could not be any happier. It is a further sign of hope and growth. Literally and figuratively. Our “green thumbs” are already at work in the gardens, the fields, and anywhere we can
By: Tanya Begley Photo courtesy of prospect.org What is that we see slowly peeking out from the shadows? YES!! It is SPRING! Mother nature has awoken from her long slumber and we cannot be happier to see her. Of course, this past winter’s strain of ice storms, flooding and the ongoing Corona
