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January 2007

Dear Herb Farm Family & Friends,

New Years Day . . .

Satisfying (because it indicates having survived the previous year) yet scary (because who knows what the new year will bring), New Year's Day calls for safeguards, augurs, charms and proclamations. All over the world, people kiss strangers, shoot guns into the air, toll bells, and exchange gifts. In Scotland and northern England, people keenly watch their thresholds to ensure that the "first footer" — the first visitor to come through the door in the new year — is of the propitious kind. Some regions swear by dark haired men, others by blonde; no one seems to want a woman. No first footer worth his salt arrives empty handed: Preferred gifts are herring, bread, and fuel for the fire. In Japan, temple bells usher out the old year, and then comes the joyano-kane — the "night-watch-bell,' a series of exactly 108 peals. These it is said, free the faithful from the 108 "earthly desires" lambasted in the Buddhist canon. Paraguayans rearrange the figurines in their Christmas cre'ches and address the baby Jesus as Nino del Ano Nuevo. In Greece, January 1 is the feast day of the beloved Saint Basil, who is feted with his own nut and lemon laced cake, the valilopita. Swedes, meantime go to church, go to smorgasbords and drink spicy glogg. From the book, The World Holiday Book, by Anneli Rufus.

We hope that the first person through your door in 2007 is one who is sure to bring faith, hope, love and peace.

Even though it is cold in January, according to Richardson Wright, author of Another Gardener's Bed-Book, 1933, we should go out by ourselves, face the wind, hold up your head and thank God for this gardening year.

The Herb of the Month for January is French Tarragon! Our recipe this month . . . Absolut Tarragon — a libation sure to please the tarragon lover — prepare one week in advance.

Don't miss Victoria's January Book Review. - Monastic Gardens, Mick Hales (Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2000).

The Herb Farm has a wonderful selection of perfumes, colognes, essential oils, scented candles and more to help you welcome in the New Year. For those of you far away PLEASE be sure to shop with us online, and we will be sure to get your order right out to you or the recipient.

Visit us at the Fredericksburg Herb Farm for great shopping, the Herb Farm has many great products ranging from personal care and aroma therapy to gourmet foods.

Dine in our restaurant, enjoy selections from our lunch and dinner menus. Call us for reservations and come and see what's cooking at the Herb Farm. Get together with family and friends and enjoy the holiday season.

Happy New Year to all of you from all of us at Fredericksburg Herb Farm!

Blessings,

Bill Varney
Founder, Fredericksburg Herb Farm

"There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way"
   ~ Christopher Morley

Visit our online store for Super Sale Items!

...and that's Life at the Herb Farm - January 2007 - stop by sometime soon!

As you are making plans for your fall getaway, schedule a stay at our B&B for a peaceful weekend or weekday getaway. And don't miss the great products from the farm ranging from personal care and aroma therapy to gourmet foods.

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"Happenings" at the Herb Farm.

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