LOVE JOY PEACE PATIENCE KINDNESS GOODNESS FAITHFULNESS GENTLENESS SELF-CONTROL You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes, nor figs from thistles, are they? Matthew 7:15 Every winter we are blessed with amazing lemons that radiate a vibrant yellow against the gray skies. They are robustly fragrant, plump, and juicy and often last until summer. A few months ago they were only blossoms, then green buds, and are now delicious li

Life in the past five years has been a flurry of celebrations and changes. We went from all three of our kids at home, to two marriages, four grandchildren (with a fifth on the way), a graduation and now an empty nest. Our days are quiet and our cupboards are full of clean dishes. It truly happened that fast. Time and Health are life's most precious commodities. Many are fooled to think it is material wealth. You can have all of the money in the world, but if you don't have y

This past week, I have felt a special appreciation for the beautiful views outside my home's windows. I see green pastures, blooming...

There is no sense of relief greater than the one you feel after a long wait. The enduring trust wears down to a final thread of faith...

Tucked away in the Lake District of northern England is the small town called Ambleside. Quaint stone buildings welcome you with notes of...

Not everyone dreams and remembers them, and I still haven't decided if they are more fortunate than those of us who do. If my dreams...

Yesterday we read this verse from Isaiah 59:19 "When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a...

Can something seem like a lifetime ago and the blink of an eye at the same time? This is what the past year feels like to us. It was a...

We have two big events happening this summer. The first is our summer farm camp. Slots are limited and filling up fast, so register soon....

January was a month of celebrating the culture of China. The children made dragon masks, lanterns, dumplings, learned about what...

Though the smoke and political climate can cast a heavy blanket on our joy and optimism, we can rest assure that God is looking out for...

One of my favorite quotes is a Greek proverb that reads, “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall...

"Children should be educated and instructed in the principles of freedom." - John Adams Every year Americans are reminded of that initial...

June announced a possible location for the school. We could not contain our excitement. We sent out surveys looking to get a better idea...

Rough Sea at Étretat by Claude Monet "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." I used this Franklin D. Roosevelt quote on the first...

Our community has undergone several hardships in the past two years. From the devastating Carr Fire to Snowmaggedon, summer rolling...

Roots Farm School had a busy 2019. We gained valuable team members, started the website, visited schools in Texas, and hosted a...

Our first annual BBQ was a huge success. Everyone came together to contribute to a memorable evening filled with music, beauty, and fun....

a.m. Our young student arrives at school before 8:20 a.m. and waves at his older and younger friends busily helping out with the garden...

Building our Roots Farm School library has been a lot of fun. Charlotte Mason taught that living books were a feast of knowledge, ideas,...