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ry and depicted in the pictures below thick gray fog that almost will not give up kind ve like this pandemic the closest analogy i can think of being the lavender grower that i am would be to picture the field in early morning shrouded in heavy mist just before the sun breaks out to warm the grass and invite the day to begin then suddenly sunshine erupts and parts the dewy fog beckoning birds bees and butterflies to take their cue and come out come out wherever they and you are in order to get on with the business of the day the illuminating sun breaking through the clouds and welcoming brighter times to come so what do you think are the colors ultimate gray and illuminating true reflections of what will be in 2021 and lead us to the light at the end of this tunnel fingers crossed for you and for me and for all of us that these shades of mist and sunlight are indicators of what s to come this year stay safe and above all stay well by practicing the three w s of this pandemic wear your mask wash your hands and watch your 6 foot distance if it helps think do unto others as you would have others do unto you maybe treat yourself and give your interior walls a promising update then go for a walk in those cool gray sweat pants you wear to your zoom meetings and soak up some of that wonderful warming and illuminating sunshine now don t you feel better already thanks pantone posted by cyndie rinek at 11 50 am 1 comment saturday march 14 2020 saturday march 14 2020 a calm spot in a frenetic world zombies on television politics covid 19 global warming and a looming recession to boot way too much information out there in the world today for any of us to digest all at once what s a person whose trying to hold onto their sanity to do perhaps visit a lavender farm when we can all come out out of self quarnetine in the months to come here at blooming hill we have been fortunate enough to be spared the coronavirus to this point and we will continue to do our part in trying to stay clean healthy and safe hopefully the warmer weather and our dear dear friend the sun will do their parts in encouraging the lavender to grow and thrive during this our 10th season of business when we open next month until then let me regale you with our photo spread in the spring 2020 issue of living the country life magazine published twice yearly we are honored and most grateful to the folks at this publication for featuring blooming hill lavender farm gift shop and showcasing pictures of our happy place afterall like my swedish grandmother helga charlotta would say the sun always shines and i add here at blooming hill because we know that lavender has anticeptic and antibacterial properties as well as aroma therapeutic value that can benefit anyone through this uncertain time and beyond blooming hill lavender farm gift shop will open our doors for the 2020 lavender growing season beginning on friday april 3 with lavender plants products and gifts for the gardener and we hope we will see you sometime in the coming months until then thank you again living the country life m agazine for this wonderful opportunity and to all of you out there our friends and customers who come and visit us stay safe stay well keep washing your hands try not to touch your face this face one is particularly challenging for me and see you soon blooming hill hours are fridays and saturdays 10 5 to the public and thursdays by appointment april through december we are located at 19929 telegraph springs road purcellville we are actually in the hamlet of philomont but gps will tell you purcellville virginia 20132 posted by cyndie rinek at 7 06 pm no comments monday january 27 2020 2020 has been declared the year of the lavender the national garden bureau the non profit organization promoting gardening in north america on behalf of the horticulture industry and its members has announced the four plant classes that will be featured in the 2020 year of the program announced back in august of 2019 that one of those plants representing perennials will be lavender so cool at least i think so so for those of us obsessed with lavender 2020 is the year of the lavender and we will be busy growing harvesting promoting and loving this plant like usual only with a little bit more fanfare that gives and gives and asks for little in return except for hot summer weather sun a little precipitation and some good drainable soil in order to bloom its little heart out the year of the program is meant to represent plants and crops specifically for the north american market that are easy to grow genetically diverse and with a lot of new breeding to showcase lavender the genus lavendula fits into all of those categories oh yeah the other three classes of plants include iris for bulb crops lantana for annuals corn for edibles and hydrangea for flowering shrubs all beautifull plants in their own rights and all are also growing in my yard however i have to admit and those of you that know me know that lavender reigns as queen here at blooming hill posted by bloominghillva blogspot com at 5 08 pm no comments email this blogthis share to twitter share to facebook share to pinterest posted by cyndie rinek at 7 04 pm no comments friday april 12 2019 women s history month blooming hill lavender farm gift shop many thanks to visit loudoun for featuring blooming hill lavender farm and gift shop during women s history month march women farmers aren t just considered farmer s wives anymore although that is a very honorable person to be as farmer s wives are among the most capable multi tasking individuals on the planet and women farmers come in all shapes sizes geographical locations and have a talent to grow just about anything from lavender to flowers to pumpkins to animals to bees the sky is the limit go women farmers posted by cyndie rinek at 2 18 pm 1 comment sunday march 17 2019 men in trees that s not a cardinal but a very brave and capable tree man the weather this past week finally lent itself to yard clean up from this long and nasty winter that still seems to keep at least it s one last desperate grip on northern virginia not to mention everywhere else in the country so with a brief respite from snow and ice and rain this week i forewent the opportunity to play a little golf and concentrated on the arduous task of raking out weeding and edging the garden beds no trimming yet as i have a feeling crafty mother nature and wily old north wind still have plans for march i know this because my creaky knees keep reminding me about the ever changing weather patterns still a few days of 70 degree weather also prompted me to find someone to come and cut down a bunch of trees six to be exact six ominously old and scarily leaning trees with brittle branches that were hatching a plan i could feel that in my bones too that involves falling branches big time on the new glass orangerie peter is installing down at the shop time to take action in came the tree crew chainsaws ropes trailer and all bright and early on a breezy tuesday morning along with the fastest and most fearless tree climber i have ever seen as he climbed higher more and more branches were being cut and coming down easily while the rest of the crew gathered and cleaned up the fallen branches tree trimming is definitely not for the faint of heart while the whole process went smoothly and quickly just watching the acrobat in the tree was quite stressful to see speaking as someone who does not like extreme heights or for that matter climbing ladders this guy shimmied up each tree with speed finesse and grace equipped only with a chainsaw tied to his belt and a safety rope attached to his waist no ladders or cleats it was truly amazing to watch posted by cyndie rinek at 8 50 pm no comments sunday january 13 2019 january is national hot tea month january is national hot tea month and in honor of this momentous occasion that lasts thirty one gloriously delicious days lets celebrate by brewing up a pot of tea and savoring the aromatic flavors that swirl together and reveal themselves inside a favorite teacup then drink it up or sip it slowly anyway you like as a cup a day is a good new year s resolution to help keep the doctor away better still sharing your pot of tea will make teatime that much more special to relish especially on a brisk january sunday afternoon that is flaunting grey skies and boasting billowy snow drifts so put the kettle on pull out your teapot find the perfect cup small or large and follow these tips to brew a perfectly tasty all natural and healthy blend that hails from ancient times and features modern twists tea crafting how to make the perfect cuppa 1 use freshly drawn cold water for full tea flavor let the tap run for a minute so that the water will be filled with oxygen water that has already been boiled and has been sitting in your kettle is no longer oxygen rich reboiling water only robs it of more oxygen which takes away from the full bodied flavor tea of any kind should have 2 heat the pot to preheat the tea pot rinse with nearly boiling water swirl the water about and discard through the spout if you skip this step the water temperature will drop on contact with the cold pot and your cup of tea s flavor will suffer 3 measure one teaspoon loose tea per cup into your teapot you can add the age old suggested of add one more teaspoon for the pot if you like stronger tea but it s really not necessary put the loose tea in the tea pot directly not the kettle that sits on the stove silly you or in a fabric bag paper filter or infusing basket if you use a tea ball only fill the ball half way as the tea leaves expand and one half tea ball measures one teaspoon allow the water to circulate around the tea note a pre measured pre sealed tea bag is always good for two cups of tea if desired 4 bring the water to a full rolling boil before you pour it into your teapot or cup pour the hot water over the tea leaves water that is not hot enough or over boiled can result in flat tasting tea immediately cover the teapot and let the flavors infuse together note dunking a tea bag in water only results in mediocre tea leave it to rest in the water for the specifies steeping time you can also use a teapot cozy or potholder to hold the heat longer in the teapot 5 brew by the clock never attempt to judge tea strength by color the larger the leaf the longer the brewing time steep most teas 3 5 minutes any longer and the tea may taste bitter herbal teas known as tisanes or infusions may take longer especially if the herbs are fresh green white and oolong teas are more delicate than black teas so follow the instructions on your tea blend package as they may not take as long or need true boiling water to brew correctly 6 strain remove the the leaves bags to prevent further steeping stir the tea and serve immediately or make sure you keep your teapot hot and your second and third cup will taste as good as your first cup do you take your tea strong or weak if you answer weak then fill the cup only three quarters full and then dilute it with more hot water do you take your tea plain or with milk sugar or lemon never combine milk with lemon because acid curdles milk if you like lemon in your tea place the slice in the bottom of the cup first then top with tea milk in herbal teas tisanes will also curdle and ruin the flavor so that s a no no too honey is always a good choice in place of sugar as an all natural sweetener in any tea or tisane so there you have it simple right easy peezy lemon squeezy enjoy your hot cup of tea and enjoy the month of january while they both last and although some may think it correct pinkies are never ever up rather tacky looking actually as one should hold the cup firmly and curl the pinky finger inward toward the fist now you ve got it perfect posted by cyndie rinek at 2 35 pm no comments older posts home subscribe to posts atom we love lavender don t forget to visit our website at www bloominghillva com pages home photos of the farmlet country gardens magazine pics by photographer rob take home a piece of virginia that s homegrown and handmade from blooming hill 2022 farmlet events and happenings we are working on it stay tuned and please refer to our website calendar page see you soon here at blooming hill the blooming hill garden shop our gps mapquest address is 19929 telegraph springs road purcellville va 20132 we are located in philomont just off of historic snickersville turnpike our shop is open fridays and saturdays 10am until 5pm and other days by appointment or request we hope to see you soon press hsa potomac unit member lavender sparkling wine with lavender chocolates press local press living the rural life a little bit about me it started innocently enough after a rewarding career in retail management in the washington d c area i ve been growing and selling lavender for over 20 years here in the rolling green foothills of the beautiful blue ridge in western loudoun county of northern virginia through the years i have collected more than 90 different varieties of this beautiful plant and along with my landscape architect husband peter i welcome garden clubs groups guests and visitors to blooming hill from april through december our son kevin now graduated from college and on his way to medical school often stops by to help out around the place and our loving and loyal black lab tucker is always at the ready to welcome you i love this little piece of paradise we call home and business and i love to share my experiences in gardening and living life among the flora and fauna of a tiny rural hamlet aside from gardening and growing lavender i love to go antiquing and you can often find me on the golf course trying to conquer the game it s never a dull moment in my life besides there is never any time to waste on dull moments visit cyndie rinek blooming hill s profile on pinterest blog archive 2022 1 january 1 my amaryllis oh my 2021 1 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