Contents PIEDMONT FAMILY MAGAZINE 2013 Issue 4 THE UNIQUENESS OF THE PIEDMONT Meet the PFM Family ........................................................ 4 Floral Design....................................................................... 6 The Five Senses Garden ................................................... 7 Raingardens....................................................................... 9 History is Fun... No, Really!............................................... 11 History Comes Alive in Culpeper County ..................... 13 Artist’s View: Education Through Arts............................ 14 Defining Our Food Labels ............................................... 15 Parenting Matters: Nurturing Talent .............................. 17 Dog Safety Tips ................................................................ 18 Keep Your Family Active ................................................ 19 Library News ..................................................................... 20 How Are You Going to Pay for College? ..................... 21 3 Critical Needs for Newborns ....................................... 23 11 Terrific Benefits of Homeschooling ........................... 24 See page 11 for ideas on how to get your family into history. With re-enactments, oral histories, cemeteries, and museums, there is something for everyone. Incorporating Music Into Family Activities .................. 25 Meet the Neighbors: Rachel Pierce, Families 4 Fauquier .......................................................... 26 Advertiser’s News ............................................................ 27 ABOUT THE COVER PHOTO Summer kicked off in Warrenton with a Bluemont Music concert. Photo courtesy of Ciao Bella Photos. www.ciaobellaphotos.com © 2013 A garden that is more than meets the eye. The article on page 7 introduces us to a new park in Culpeper designed around our senses. 2013 • Issue 4 Piedmont Family Magazine 1