Friday Farm Favorites
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”
~Aristotle
Categories: Family Homeplace, Friday Farm Favorites, Gardening, Reflections on Farm Life
Categories: Family Homeplace, Friday Farm Favorites, Gardening, Reflections on Farm Life
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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I enjoy the solitude and tranquility of your posts so much. As I type this I am reminded of my big city living, as the windows are open and I can hear the traffic coming from the streets. Thank you for providing me with the serenity break I need! Cher xo
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Cher, you are very kind! I so appreciate your comments. I’m happy that you enjoy my posts. I really try to present something that’s positive and uplifting, and it’s nice to receive such generous feedback. Have a lovely weekend! 🙂
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I really do appreciate your wonderfully positive posts! So thank YOU! And to you as well! Cher xo
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You are very welcome, and thank you! 🙂
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So true! Love the lovely photos.
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Thank you so much! 🙂
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what a nice place to live. look at your views. you really are one lucky lady.
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Thank you, Jim! I’m reminded daily of how fortunate I am to live on this farm. 🙂
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I love these pictures! The cheeky deer, and especially the shredded wheat bales of hay. Wonderfully, blessedly peaceful. Very nice!
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Thank you!! I’m happy you enjoyed it. I’m sure the deer had already visited my vegetable garden or was on his way to the apple tree. Either way, I don’t mind sharing. 🙂
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circle of life and all that… and what’s a few apples among friends?
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Second Jim above. Living and seeing all these sights is sheer bliss.
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Thank you very much, Susie! That is so nice of you to say. 🙂
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Breathtaking!
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Thank you!! 🙂
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So peaceful… I would love to do my most deep and intimate thinking here 🙂
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Thank you, Prajakta! We have a little, brick cottage that’s all yours. You’re welcome anytime! 🙂
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Looking good Tonya. Very lush and green, and looks like it is sunny there as well. What a beautiful place you have 🙂
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Thank you, Judy. Lots of mowing these days! 😉
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splendid photos…
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Thank you very much! 🙂
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How did you train that deer to walk along the top of the fence :-D? Lovely pics – again!
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I fed him apples. 😉 That’s so funny! I never noticed the illusion. Thank you for your compliment.
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That is one of my favourite quotes 🙂 The pictures are beyond amazing 😍😍😍
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That’s so nice, Chantal. Thank you! 🙂
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