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
By: Tanya Begley And just like that, the final crops are in. More layers of clothing begin to be worn, fireplaces are cleaned and prepared for work. Fall is not only here, but it is in full swing. Pumpkins are harvested, canned, enjoyed and finally carved. Their presence loud, proud, and beautiful. Candles inside them
By: Tanya Begley Finally fall has arrived. A change can be felt in the air. The soft whisper of cool wind blowing through the nearly empty fields signaling the growing seasons final rest approaching. As we watch September come to its spectacular end, we also begin to say goodbye to our fruitful, and hopefully
By: Tanya Begley August is the peak of harvest season. A time for cooking, canning, freezing, drying, and storing, goods. A time of reaping the proud harvest of fruits and vegetables that we have sewn throughout the summer. Growing, enjoying the fruits of our labors is something simple and amazing we can hold onto
