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Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear

“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln, amended by Ginny Neil

Singing in the Garden: Pride Goeth After the Herd

“Cows give milk, but they also provide an excellent source of comedy.” —Unknown

Singing in the Garden: Now, I Know it All

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.” —Stephen Hawking

Singing in the Garden: Drip! Drip! Drip!

In winter, unless there’s a blizzard roaring down the chimney and shaking the tin roof, the farm is mostly quiet.

Singing in the Garden: A Song for Living

In winter, unless there’s a blizzard roaring down the chimney and shaking the tin roof, the farm is mostly quiet.

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Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear

“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln, amended by Ginny Neil
kid chasing a cow

Singing in the Garden: Pride Goeth After the Herd

“Cows give milk, but they also provide an excellent source of comedy.” —Unknown
©Ginny Neil

Singing in the Garden: Now, I Know it All

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance; it is the illusion of knowledge.” —Stephen Hawking
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Singing in the Garden: Drip! Drip! Drip!

In winter, unless there’s a blizzard roaring down the chimney and shaking the tin roof, the farm is mostly quiet.
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Singing in the Garden: A Song for Living

In winter, unless there’s a blizzard roaring down the chimney and shaking the tin roof, the farm is mostly quiet.
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Coyote (Canis latrans) wandering out from the forest into the loop road on a summer late morning.
Country Roads

Critters Crossing! 

States across the Blue Ridge are investing in wildlife crossings to protect animals and improve roadway safety.

September 1, 2026
Eugenia Williams House. Photo courtesy of Bruce Cole
Country Roads

A Mystery on the River

The once-private estate of enigmatic heiress Eugenia Williams is now open to visitors.

September 1, 2026

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