Friday Farm Favorites
Sunrise on Green Hill Farm “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~Gautama Buddha (c 563 BC-483 BC)
Eggs, Eggs Everywhere!
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Growing up on a farm as a child afforded many wonderful experiences. Meaningful experiences that shaped my values and inspired me. I remember when I was about 6 or 7 years old, my dad decided that it would be nice to have fresh milk and eggs. So, he bought a Holstein cow named Bessie…
Snowed In On Green Hill Farm
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Acrostic poetry by Tonya R. Hengerer “Snow” Softly falling– Not a sound, Only Whirling, whirling to the ground. ? “Winter” When Icy, cold weather Naturally interrupts The warmth Enjoyed upon Earth Radiated by the sun. ? “Shovel” Something with which one Heaves snow Out of the way; a Very useful, Everyday tool–mostly Languishing in…
Friday Farm Favorites
*I had a few issues with re-sharing this post yesterday, so I thought I’d give it another go. My apologies if you saw it already. BRRR!! It’s cold and windy outside, and it’s supposed to get even colder this weekend…8 degrees on Saturday. There is also snow in the forecast. I decided to re-share this post as I recently came inside from walking the dogs as well as feeding the barn cats, sheep, and chickens–plus, gathering eggs. And, I. am. frozen. Let me just say…I can’t feel my fingers yet. On a sunnier note, all the critters on Green Hill Farm are healthy and happy, and that’s definitely a heartwarming thought. I hope you enjoy the wintry photos. Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂 Farmguy spontaneously took this photograph last winter as we headed out the door to feed our sheep and chickens. He was amused by my “winter outfit” and wanted to capture the moment. I don’t normally dress like this, but it was during one of the polar vortexes. You see, in the winter, Green Hill Farm is our version of a tundra. So, with temperatures dipping into single digits over the last few days, I’m back to this lovely look, again. Ughh! Even though it’s cold and not fun to go outside, I thought I would embrace the beauty of the season by sharing some photographs from past winters on Green Hill Farm. I hope you enjoy!
Friday Farm Favorites
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 Weekly Bleat: Hamish
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Hamish is one of our two sheep that was a bottle-fed lamb. He has tons of personality and a little bit of attitude as well. Whenever we are outside, he always baaahs at us to say hello. And, when it’s time for grain, well, I do believe he would walk up to the house…
Friday Farm Favorites
Farmgirl Circa 1974 “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” ~Albert Camus “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength.” ~Corrie Ten Boom
This Old House
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When I think of old houses or antiques, I’m reminded of the Japanese philosophy called wabi-sabi. Loosely translated, it’s the art of finding beauty in imperfection, revering authenticity above all. It celebrates cracks and scratches and all other marks that time, weather, and loving use leave behind. Some of the things that I love…
Friday Farm Favorites: Warm Woolly Sheep
Well, it is snowing here on Green Hill Farm, and the weather forecast for Central Virginia is calling for up to 2 feet of snow by the end of the weekend. So, I thought I would share some favorite photos of our snow-covered farm as well as the perfect hot toddy recipe for this kind of weather. Fittingly, this […]
Merry Christmas and Thank You!!
“In the end, only kindness matters.” ~Jewel Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With love from all of us at Green Hill Farm, Scott, Tonya, Maud, Dash, Clementine, Finn, Olive, Churchill, and all of the sheep and chickens ********************** Thanks so much for following Fourth Generation Farmgirl!
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