Thoughts to Ponder . . .
from Bill Varney, URBANherbal

October 2006

Your source for herbal advice about plants, recipes using herbs, personal care products and much much more . . .

Dear Farm Family & Friends,

Fall is here in the Texas Hill Country! It feels wonderful after the summer heat and drought!

"The more I hear of Horticulture, the more I like plain gardening."
~Julian R. Meade,
Bouquets & Bitters, 1940

We are very relieved to see some moisture for our fields, and the cooler weather for our souls and plants.

October is a packed full month with weddings, bridal showers and other events at the Herb Farm. Be sure to make reservations early for lunch or dinner in our restaurant and day spa, and start thinking about holiday shopping early to beat the rush. Here are just a few ways to enjoy this beautiful month of October in Fredericksburg, Oktoberfest October 6, 7 & 8, Halloween at the Herb Farm October 28th and also the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival on October 28th.

The Herb Farm is pleased to be the topic of a six page feature article, Haus of Herbs: The plants of romance abound at Fredericksburg Herb Farm, in the premier issue of Hobby Farm Home. You can find the Fall/Winter issue on your newsstand now.

Our herb for October is Chamomile - learn about its beauty and many uses. In the Language of Flowers, Chamomile means energy in adversity. . .

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With our October newsletter, we are pleased to introduce an addition to our website - Book Reviews. The first is brought to you by Victoria McLure, reviewing Susan Wittig Albert's Bleeding Hearts (Berkeley Prime Crime, 2006). We hope you enjoy this new offering. Watch for November's review: Best Food Writing, 2006, Ed. Holly Hughes.

The long awaited opening of the bridge on Milam Street is finally complete! No more detours to make your way to the Herb Farm - we hope to see you again soon!

Get together with family and friends and enjoy the fall weather.

Blessings,
Bill Varney & All of the Fredericksburg
Herb Farm Family

Remember to Go to God in prayer.
Talk to him each day.
(Philippians 4:6:7).

"There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way"
   ~ Christopher Morley

...and that's Life at the Herb Farm - October 2006

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