BBF Farm Truck - March/April 2017

March-April 2017 Reynolda House Museum of American Art will hold

its annual Community Day Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event at Reynolda House is being sponsored

by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty.

The event is being held in conjunction with the museum’s current exhibition, “Samuel F.B. Morse’s ‘Gallery of the Louvre’ and the Art of Invention.”

Please join friends and neighbors throughout the community for this free festival evoking a spring afternoon in the parks of Paris. Visitors of all ages will be encouraged to see the Samuel Morse exhibition and express their own creativity through hands-on art activities including a chance to “be the curator” of an ideal gallery or take home a Morse code souvenir.

Among the groves and flowering gardens of Reynolda, visitors will find Parisian refreshments, dance performances, and artists working in the Museum and en plein air.

at Reynolda House

For more information about Community Day, please visit ReynoldaHouse.org.

About the Exhibition The masterpiece of Samuel F.B. Morse, yes that Samuel F.B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph and namesake Morse code, forms the core of “Samuel F.B. Morse’s ‘Gallery of the Louvre’ and the Art of Invention,” on view at Reynolda House Feb.17–June 4, 2017.

The show includes early telegraph machines from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, 19th-century paintings and prints from Reynolda’s own nationally recognized collection and old master prints from Wake Forest University. Morse’s monumental painting—also his last—was little seen by the public until recently. Reynolda House is the only venue for this exhibition in the southeastern United States.

Long-distance communication was the shared purpose of both Morse’s “Gallery of the Louvre” and his telegraph. Begun while he was living in Paris in 1831, he conceived the painting as a way to introduce European masterpieces to American audiences decades before the founding of art museums in the United States.

Samuel F.B. Morse, Gallery of the Louvre, 1831-33. Oil on canvas, 73 ¾ x 108 in.

Terra Foundation for American Art, Daniel J. Terra Collection, 1992.51.

Sunday,

May 21st

2017 Tour of Fine Spaces Saturday, April 22, 2017 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Grab a Brookberry Farm neighbor and join the Junior League of Winston-Salem for the 12th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces, which will feature beautiful new and renovated homes throughout Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. A home from Brookberry Farm will be included on the Tour of Fine Spaces.

The 2017 Tour of Fine Spaces is being presented by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty in conjunction with Winston-Salem Monthly. For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to jlws.org.

These confetti bars are easy to make and perfect for spring parties at school, neighborhood events and as a treat for the Easter Bunny!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter at room temperature • 1/2 cup white sugar • 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon brown sugar • 1 large egg at room temperature • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 and 1/2 cups white flour • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1 and 1/4 cups white chocolate chips separated • 3 cups miniature marshmallows • 3/4 cup Spring M&Ms • 3 tablespoons sprinkles (spring colored)

Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 2. Combine the room temperature butter with the white and brown sugar in a medium sized bowl.

3. Mix the butter and sugars together with hand beaters or in a stand mixer until creamy and fluffy.

Mix in the egg and vanilla and beat until just incorporated.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt.

Stir together and slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.

5. Mix until combined.

6. With a wooden spoon, stir in one cup of the white chocolate chips. Press the cookie dough into a 9 x 13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray.

7. Bake the cookie dough for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned.

8. Remove and immediately top with the miniature marshmallows and M&M's. Return to the oven for 1-2 minutes or until the marshmallows become puffy.

9. Remove and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup white chocolate chips and sprinkles over the bars.

10. Let cool completely and then cut with a wet knife.

Spring Parade of Homes!

April 29 and 30 May 6 and 7 Saturdays and Sundays 1 to 5 p.m.

Mark your calendars for the 2017 Spring Parade of New and Remodeled Homes.

The event is free and open to the public. Additional information will be available soon at spring paradeof homesws.com

builder profile

Stafford Construction Stafford Construction Company is a commercial and residential licensed general contractor located in Winston-Salem and a well-known builder throughout the Piedmont Triad and particularly at Brookberry Farm. Dwayne Stafford, a native of Clemmons, developed Stafford Construction Company through his vision of building superior construction.

Stafford Construction is well-known for its “Detailed Construction Process” which allows customers to experience a stress-free building experience. This process includes walking the customer through design details, construction, as well as the closing phases. This is all done while meeting budget expectations. Stafford Construction Company sets agreed-upon, realistic goals and helps ensure peace of mind while the company works to deliver exceptional craftsmanship that is within budget and on time.

Stafford Construction Company prides itself on being a partner during the construction and post-construction phases, so whether you are building the custom home of your dreams or your next commercial venture, please let Stafford Construction Company be a vital part of planning, building and turning your dreams into a reality.

Editor’s Note: The home shown on the cover of the January-February issue of The Farm Truck was constructed by Arena Builders.

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at Brookberry Farm The sun is shining, birds are singing and it’s time for your garden to come back from the winter weather. Your garden needs some help getting back in shape, though, so it’s time to get the supplies from the home improvement store, pull out the tools from the shed and get to work.

Here are some tips for getting your spring garden green and beautiful by the time the season reaches its peak: 1. Clean out the garden. It’s time to clean out your garden and remove all the debris.

Get rid of weeds, making sure that you get the roots so they won’t grow back.

Chrissy Kincheloe

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2. Revitalize the soil. Because your soil is likely dried out and packed after winter, it’s time to add moisture. Add organic material like compost or manure. You might also need to add more fertilizer to increase the health of the soil and increase the life of your plants.

3. Trim old plants. Plants that survived the winter will need to be pruned so they’ll grow anew in the spring. Blooming plants should be pruned right after they bloom to avoid cutting off future flowers.

4. Add mulch. In addition to fertilizers and organic materials, you should think about adding mulch to your flower beds and garden. One to three inches of mulch helps to prevent weeds and diseases.

It also keeps the moisture in the garden and maintains the temperature.

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5. Plant new flowers and shrubs. Once you’ve gotten the garden in shape and handled all of the old plants, it’s time to turn your attention to new plants. You should lean towards planting more perennials rather than annuals, because annuals have to be replaced every year.

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