Furrow & Flour

Beth Syphers is the third oldest in the family lineup, the quiet one tucked behind her mother's skirt peering out in caution. Found most days in the limbs of a tree, watching clouds and birds, or playing beneath the raspberry vines, it's clear that Beth's childhood happy place is outdoors in the flower garden. Her childhood imaginations have accompanied her to an adulthood filled with equal wonderment.

Beth and her husband Jason have two beautiful children and they live at Crowley House Flower Farm outside McMinnville, Oregon. Their home and garden gates are always open, as they share their country lifestyle with neighbors, customers, and frequent guests. Beth knows how special it is to earn one's living from her own land, and she cherishes the sensory pleasures of the garden. Moment of joy are found in nature, seasonal changes, a breathtaking dawn or dazzling sunset on the farm, surrounded by flora, fauna, and gifts from the garden.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

9 Foreword: Welcome
13 Introduction: Two of Twelve



SPRING
25 Spring Has Sprung!
28 A Day in the Life
37 Slow Work of Art
39 A Thousand First Kisses
Recipes: Lemon Herb Vinaigrette; Cowboy Steak Rub
46 Sweet Dreams
50 House Keeping


SUMMER
59 Picnic Time
63 Family Road Tripping
67 A Sister Comes to Visit
Recipes: Blackberry Barbecue Sauce; Cilantro-Lime Coleslaw; Corn Casserole
80 Less Ethel More Lucy
83 Love & Marriage


AUTUMN
91 Fall's Golden Hour
96 Preserving the Garden
101 Mizzle
Recipe: Roasted Beet Salad
107 Harvest Memories
108 A Place of Peace
113 Ode to Sunset
Recipe: Farmer John's Favorite Pumpkin Bread
116 The 9 x 13 Casserole
Recipe: Mom's Comfort Casserole


WINTER
127 I Wake Suddenly
132 Wayne
136 Seasonal Rituals
Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Toast
143 Come As You Are
Recipe: Harissa-Rubbed Pork Shoulder
148 The Magic of the Season
156 Betweenmas


158 Epilogue: Home