Through the Garden Gate
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.”
~May Sarton
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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What a lovely collection of photos! I’ll bet you had a marvelous time in England.
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Thank you, Anne. It was wonderful!
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What a wonderful trip. The flowers are spectacular. I also love that gate! 💗
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Thanks for joining me on my stroll through the garden. 🌸
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Beautiful flowers 💐
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Beautiful garden Tonya! 💜
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It really was lovely. Thanks, Ritu. 🙂
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So beautiful!
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Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. 🙂
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I spy more honey stone Gloucestershire oolite!
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I love it! The Cotswolds is still one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited. 🙂🇬🇧
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Oh my goodness! Your quote was a perfect lead-in to your gorgeous photos, Wow! And thank you, Tonya. 🙂
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Thank you, Jennie. I just love English gardens! 🙂🌸
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They are some of my favorites, too.
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🙂
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Beautiful captivating bright photos, my friend!
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That’s very kind! Many thanks. 🙂
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Color bursting! 🙂
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Thank you. 🙂🌸
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wonderful garden photos 🙂
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Thank you, Jim. 🙂
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So beautiful ! And the sentiment expressed is enduringly true! Love love love your blog ! 💕
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You are so sweet! A heartfelt thank you. 💗
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Beautiful!! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you very much. I’m happy you enjoyed the post! Thanks for visiting. 🙂
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