The Letter “L” ~ Sunday Stills

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Sharing in Ed’s Sunday Stills this week. “L” is for lake. Sunset Lake lies in the center of Brookfield, Vermont, a quaint New England village. The oldest standing floating bridge in the United States spans the lake where locals come to fish and swim. A mama hippo and her baby, sculpted out of granite by a local artist, watch over … Read More

Rhubarb-New England’s First Harvest

While the New England garden lays bare in the unpredictable May weather, one plant bursts forth with much enthusiasm~Rhubarb. This past weekend, our farmstay guest asked,”What is that?” when she saw the lush plant filled with pink and green stalks in our herb garden. “Rhubarb,” my husband responds proudly, “New England’s first harvest.” That one plant that New Englander’s long … Read More

Spring Snow Squalls and Sunsets

Though the calendar reads “March”, I know better than to think that winter has had its last fury. Just before sunset last night, a snow squall came through, laying another inch and a half of fluffy snow. The snow fell full and hard. The snow squall left behind a fresh layer of snow and a beautiful sunset.

Sugarin’- A Vermont Tradition

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The calendar reads “March” and all thoughts turn towards sugaring season. Visit Carolina Farmhouse Kitchen to read my guest post this week about how we make make our very own Vermont maple syrup here at Grand View Farm. Please leave a comment and share your own favorite sugaring season or maple syrup story.

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