By Stacey Morgan Smith, October 4th, 2018, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia gaillardia
Seedheads are maturing in the garden, so it’s time to start collecting!
I like to look the stems of some plants to know when it’s time to collect the seeds. With the gaillardia at right, the three left seed heads aren’t ready to collect, but the two on the right are. (Click […]
By Stacey Morgan Smith, March 29th, 2018, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia fritillary on echinacea
Looking for a good deal on plants? Check out your local Master Gardener group’s plant sale!
Master Gardener plant sales often include plants dug up from the members’ own gardens. The Master Gardeners dig them, divide them, pot them, and baby them until they get to pass them on to […]
By Stacey Morgan Smith, May 21st, 2012, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Wine Tasting
Wine…Crafts…Fair Food…a perfection combination!
Saturday the sun shone bright in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Tim and I decided to attend the Virginia Wine and Craft Festival in the Town of Front Royal, Virginia. With over 100 vendors (as published on the website), there were plenty of opportunities to drink, shop, […]
By Stacey Morgan Smith, April 2nd, 2012, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Every year we celebrate birthdays in our families. We aren’t always together, but we always talk by phone, send a card, or get together a week or so before or after. Mom and Dad decided to visit the farm Saturday, so I got up early in the morning to make cupcakes for Dad’s birthday.
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By Stacey Morgan Smith, December 26th, 2011, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Christmas is a little harder this year. Dad has been diagnosed with cancer, so most of the smiles are forced, but time spent with family is to be treasured.
Stacey, Mom, & Dad
Tim, Stacey, & Sophie
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