Mountain Glen Farm Journal: August 2016

How many butterflies do you count?

This Joe-Pye Weed bush is filled with butterflies everyday.

What a great place to get my daily dose of HAPPY!

A bit of information about Mountain Glen Farm...

Established in 1989, Mountain Glen Farm is a 180+ acre grass-fed beef cattle farming operation located in northern Rockbridge County in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Farm features: farm house; open, pastureland; timber land; pole barns and smaller farm structures; several natural springs; catfish, bluegill, bass stocked, spring-fed pond; and fabulous Blue Ridge Mountain views. And, privacy to the max. Other property features: extensive perennial gardens, vegetable garden, and a variety of fruit-producing plants - yes, we can be self-sufficient if need be.

In conclusion, a dream come true...

Over the years, changes and evolution of management practices have created a 'farm in progress.'

Currently, the home place farm has expanded to include two other farms, 55+ acres added in December 2011 and 160 acres added in May 2016. "55" is a fully-pastured tract with a spring-fed creek, historic hay barn and silo, livestock shed and small farm store. The "Jonestown" addition includes a vintage barn with silo, equipment shed, pole barn, livestock shed with attached workshop (Glenn's man cave), and rental apartments.

Our cattle operation has also expanded with the increased acreage. With our intensive rotational grazing management, pasture productivity and quality has and continues to improve benefiting livestock, forages, soils, and wildlife (including lots more and varied birds to photograph - yippee!)

predominant cattle breed raised:
South Poll

Other animals in residence: egg-laying chickens; Ember, Becky's quarter horse; Jenny, the donkey; Buddy, rambunctious but lovable border collie; Snowball, Great Pyrenees with a mind of his own; and two cuddly cats; Onnie, and Missy.

People in residence: Glenn, Cyndy, and grown daughter Becky (from time to time on an as-need, which is all the time, basis). Son Matthew is a Captain in the U.S. Army and currently on farm-leave.

Farm life is FABULOUS!

May I repeat...a dream come true!

FOR SALE - My ONE-OF-A-KIND Beaded Necklaces

Check out my creations on Etsy directly at www.etsy.com/shop/MtnGlen to see what I do with a few minutes of my spare time. I am having so much fun, but a person can only own so many necklaces - one for each outfit, at least. So, I am selling my extra inventory so that I can purchase more supplies to satisfy my habit. I mostly use natural gemstones/stones with some porcelain and vintage Czech glass beads. I add to my inventory on a regular basis, so check the site from time to time. You do not want to miss out on a favorite! I make only one-of-a-kind designs. So, once a necklace sells you will never see it offered for sale again!

My most favorite author, Gladys Taber...

My all-time favorite author is Gladys Taber.

I am a member of the Friends of Gladys Taber (a 500+ member group of wonderful, like-minded, sharing individuals who value the writings of Gladys Taber). We are always looking to welcome new members into this fabulous group.

The quarterly FOGT newsletter contains a wealth of information concerning Gladys Taber - her life, her homes and her writings. Do not miss out, join today!

Interested in becoming a member, please go to www.friendsofgladystaber.org for additional information.

Mountain Glen Farm Journal

summer greens at Mountain Glen Farm

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Butterfly Magnet