Category Archives: Musings From Stoney Hill Farm

Happy New Year! 2026 will be my peaceful year! I have been following the venerable monks and Aloka the Peace Dog on their Walk for Peace. This inspirational Walk for Peace is about loving kindness, compassion and peace for all of us. I believe we can do this. Peace starts with us!

And yes we have daffodils blooming in January! Winter weather in South Carolina is mild enough for daffodils, hyacinths, crocus and other spring bulbs. Today is a cool rainy day with temperatures in the 40s. My plants and I love … Continue reading

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Underground with the Root Children Again

I love Winter and joyfully embrace the introspective and quiet solitude that comes with this time of year. This time of year, most plants are dormant and animals are hibernating or resting or have migrated elsewhere. Nature knows to rest … Continue reading

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Fall into Winter

We are so fortunate to have had a long lovely Fall. The Camellia Sasanquas are still blooming and have been gorgeous this year. Camellia Sasanquas grow well in all the gardens at Stoney Hill Farm. They are evergreen, drought resistant, … Continue reading

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Everything’s Coming Up Zinnias!

These Zinnias were first planted over 15 years ago!  One tiny packet of Cut & Come Again Zinnia seeds were sown in the Cottage Garden.  For a couple of years I kept the flower heads to sow the following year, but … Continue reading

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The Roses Are Blooming!

We’re harvesting and distilling our roses to make our wonderful Rose Hydrosol!  Rose Hydrosol is distilled from our many varieties of antique roses which include English roses, damasks, gallicas, true teas, chinas, bourbons, and noisettes. Heavenly rose scent fills the air … Continue reading

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Spring and the Nature of Water

Winter changes into Spring…….Redbud bursts into glorious bloom!  Redbud is native to our area and is one of my favorite trees.  After the flowers fade, the heart shaped leaves appear.  I’ve planted a Redbud tree in Sally’s Memory Garden.   Johnny … Continue reading

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