Home Sweet Home I enjoy traveling as well as experiencing and learning new things; however, after being on vacation the last couple of weeks, it’s really nice to be home again. I always miss Green Hill Farm and all of our sweet animals when Farmguy and I are away. Coming home to this special place fills my heart with […]
Here’s the thing: As we get older, we come to realize that our parents are people, too. They’re not perfect, because no one is. They’re human beings just trying to help their children make sense of the world and learn to contribute in a positive way. I’m fortunate to have a father who taught me the value of self-respect […]
Maud Beloved Friend August 2005–April 8, 2016 “Maud” Our howling, rollicking, wide-open girl, your gentle, sweet nature enriched our world. Your hound dog antics and wagging tail created feelings of love and much laughter without fail. Memories of your soulful eyes and slow-lick kiss remind us of what we will surely miss. It’s hard to let go of […]
All you need is love….. Snuggle time with Clementine Kitty and Dash
I thought I would share some images and a few simple joys that were highlights of my week. I love spring bulbs, especially hyacinths as they remind me of Grandma Rieley. When I was a child, Grandma had a bulb garden full of hyacinths at the side of the house (where we live now). I’ve always adored the fragrant […]
“The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.” ~Shakti Gawain To be honest, some days here are difficult; however, I don’t have to look far to find a reason to feel grateful. Today was such a beautiful day–unseasonably warm and clear blue skies! So, I decided to take a stroll around […]
Olive and Finn are a part of our menagerie of critters on Green Hill Farm. These sweet kitties were born in 2012 in our 150-year-old barn. Today, they continue to live in the barn, enjoying a special room in a restored area. Their space is complete with windows, air conditioning, heat, and plenty of toys—a regular Kitty Ritz. I was […]
Happy Anniversary, Farmguy!!
“Quiet the mind, and the soul will speak.” ~Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati
“Live on The Good Side, The Bright Side, The True Side Of Everything!” ~Christian D. Larson This sunflower is a volunteer in our garden. It sprang up right under the bird feeder which is filled with sunflower seeds. I’ve actually tried numerous times to grow sunflowers in my garden to no avail, but there was no stopping this little upstart. […]
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.
fourth generation farmgirl 