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Margaret Freeman Osha

Discover the Joys of
Rural Living

Join Margaret, a sixth-generation Vermonter, as she shares her heartfelt insights, passions, and the pure joys of life on the farm. With seventy years of experience, she offers a captivating glimpse into the beauty and fulfillment of rural life.

Winter stream through the Vermont woods
Kitchen garden in Vermont
Rhubarb bread fresh from the oven
Vermont autumn mountain view
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Stories to Savor

My original writing — adventures, quiet moments, and everything in between.

Neighbor Road Barn Sparks Imagination

Neighbor Road Barn Sparks Imagination

A familiar old barn with a colorful history.

Celebrating Our Feline Friends

Celebrating Our Feline Friends

October 29 is National Cat Day, a day that resonates deeply with me as a devoted cat lover. After months of crafting this story, now is the perfect time to bring it to life.

2026 Garden Report

2026 Garden Report

Reflecting on the year, I can confidently say it has been a fruitful one for my gardening endeavors.

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Recipes Worth Keeping

Drawn from Vermont tradition and shaped by the seasons, timeworn and made for everyday tables.

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Artwork by Margaret

My original sketches and photography prints.

West Brookfield Barn

West Brookfield Barn

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Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

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Glidden Barns Northfield, VT

Glidden Barns Northfield, VT

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Margaret Freeman Osha

A Creative Life, Shared Here

Margaret Freeman Osha, a sixth-generation Vermonter, is deeply rooted in the state's rural landscape. Her upbringing on a hill farm in Northfield, where she lived and farmed for 45 years, shaped her enduring connection to the land and to the traditions of her ancestors.

In her retirement, Margaret Freeman Osha finds joy in the simple pleasures of life. She immerses herself in nature, taking long walks in the woods, riding her Morgan mare, and tending her garden.

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