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Many of these "Newsletters" reflect Bill Varney's time as founder and previous owner of the Fredericksburg Herb Farm

Thoughts to Ponder . . . from Bill Varney, URBANherbal November 2004

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Dear Farm Family Friends, With Fall and Winter on the way it is a Blessing to see the change of seasons. We are always inspired in observing the herbs and flowers from our farm being enjoyed by all ages. There’s something so energizing in seeing young people learning on our grounds. The Ambleside School visits each year for their art and nature classes (see photos), and we are so thankful to be a part of their educational experience. We have been very busy getting our gardens ready for the change of season by working the earth through hoeing, planting and weeding (it never ends for us either!). But from our hard labor, you’ll be able to relax and revive with us as we reap the benefits in the Spring! We’re warming our hearth and turning our focus to savory foods and delectable desserts for the holidays. As you begin planning for your holiday meals and gift-giving, be sure to make the FHF gourmet foods, home, and beauty lines a part of your list. Ambleside School       “We lead a spiritual life that is balanced between work, prayer, and study. I believe it is important to have a balance in our lives between the body, the soul, and the mind. Working with plants, one gets to know their essence and understand that they are not just a commodity. The gardener becomes rooted to the ground, which is part of God’s creation…” Mick Hales author Monastic Gardens Blessings, William Varney

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