Taking time to reflect on what the farmily at Wild Heart Farm is grateful for, our collective feelings range from the microbes and worms deep within the soil to the towering trees overhead. We appreciate the underground army of goodness and the microbial activity that supports the plants to flourish.
Some squirrels are emboldened to come down from their canopy and share water with the dogs and doves.
The confetti of golden leaves flutter to the ground while acrobatic squirrels dance within the canopies readying themselves for winter. Watching this dance, we reflect on the entire year– when the trees first got their buds and then sheltered us from the sun during summer. Now, they put on a little show before they are appreciated as mulch in the coming year. Like the squirrels, we are also finding treasures we have gathered and tucked away, such as dried flowers and embellishments like yucca pods and acorns. As the days grow shorter and colder, we decorate wreaths and succulent pumpkins. The flowers can still be admired and display a new form of beauty and deepen our gratitude. In other words, we appreciate everything that nature has to offer in all of the stages of life.
We have much gratitude for leaves all year round, but especially during fall when they change color and blanket the farm. Like squirrels, we gather them into piles and save for mulch.
Looking back, the butterflies were amazing this year. Finding them throughout their different stages and learning their favorite plants has been a magical experience over the season. We do not take them for granted and wonder if today will be the last butterfly we get to admire until the spring. While the chorus of the crickets grow faint, listening to their song is a lullaby that transitions the day to night.
Another gratitude we want to share are the peacocks. A pair have chosen us and we are slowly welcoming them as part time residents on the farm. Watching them has brought a lot of joy to the farm and their presence has made an impact. Finding their feathers left behind is a treasure. Especially when the multitude of colors glimmer in the eastern sun that warms us for another day at the farm.
We have part time resident peacocks. Peacock feathers find their ways into pumpkin succulent crafts and winter wreaths.
We are most grateful for the community that is growing around our farm and flowers. The women who work at Wild Heart Heart Farm, our WOOFers who volunteer, our collaborators, our CSA members, and the growing community of people like you who support us in our mission to grow more beauty and nourishment.