Our Ephphatha Farms Open House was held on October 4, and what a day! It was beautiful, sunny, and warm. We had hot cider in the morning and ice cream in the afternoon. Those who toured our farm and our animal friends basked in the glowing sunshine. We were blessed with magnificent weather.
Summer 2025 is now a memory to hold in our hearts! Despite the drought, with abundant watering and care, the gardens did very well. We had tons of zucchini, which we gave to local food banks, to neighbors, and to anyone who would take one or two! The tomatoes did well, and the pumpkins (which we use for our open house pumpkin painting activities) flourished.
We have arrived at the end of summer. Indeed, this coming Sunday is the fall equinox. It is the time of Harvest, the gathering of all the bounties that the earth, in her generosity, allowed us to plant and nurture. Now we reap into our barns and kitchens all the hay and grain for our animals and store (canning and freezing) the garden produce to nurture ourselves during the frozen winter. It is truly a miracle-filled time of year when everything comes to fruition.
Well, Dear Friends, here we are experiencing autumn. We have to bid a fond farewell to the lushness of summer. The light dwindles, the bird songs soften, and the crickets are silent.
I’m writing this update just after the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope all of you had a renewing, festive feast with family and friends, and that indeed, everyone to surround your table and your heart brought gratitude and love.
