What We Are Planting In 2023 and Your Gardening Questions Answered!

Here’s what seeds I am ordering and planting this year, my favorite seed places to order from, and answers and links to frequently asked gardening questions!

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Anjou Pear Salad With Balsamic Vinaigrette

A fresh farm-to-table salad with crisp anjou pears, spicy arugula, crunchy pistachios, and a delicious balsamic vinaigrette.

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Succulent, Sweet Baked Pears Drizzled With Honey and Pecans

One of our favorite desserts to make is sweet, mouth-watering baked pears using Superfresh Growers’ Bosc pears. Drizzled with a yummy honey, vanilla, nutmeg, and pecan topping and served with cranberries and ice cream, makes this a super easy and yummy dessert.

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Beautiful DIY Mason Jar Gift Ideas For The Holidays

If you have left the holiday gift buying a little bit too late, that is a.o.k! There are still plenty of beautiful, fun things you can make yourself to gift for the holidays. These DIY mason jar gifts are affordable, sustainable, and handmade, making the gift all the more special!

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An Enchanting Christmas Family Gathering By Candlelight

I wanted to create a fun, cozy family gathering in our living room to get the most from the Christmas magic and stretch it out as much as possible. Making special memories with a few simple but magical touches right at home!

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Arugula And Spinach Salad With Apples, Salted Caramel Almonds, And Dried Figs

A refreshing and crunchy salad that bursts with flavor and texture, not to mention pure goodness from all the fresh produce! It is the perfect salad to enjoy throughout the year, regardless of season or occasion.

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How To Prepare Your Chicken Coop For Winter

9 Ways you can prep your chicken coop for winter and extra care tips to help your flock stay warm, healthy, and happy. And no, adding an additional heat source is not necessarily the answer ;-) In fact, it may be a bad idea.

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Roasted Vegetables With Sweet & Smoky Pepitas & Cranberries

When I make this fall-inspired roasted vegetable dish for my family, it feels like we are eating pure goodness! A mix of roasted vegetables is the perfect way to get a variety of much-needed vitamins and nutrients, ensuring we get a good dose of everything our body needs.

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Raspberry Chocolate Jam Perfect For The Holidays

A favorite holiday treat I like to make - luscious raspberry and chocolate jam. The combination of raspberries and chocolate brings all the holiday flavors and reminds me of Christmas evening and cozy moments.

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Creating Christmas Magic and Love In Our Home

Fresh scented pine, holiday stovetop potpourri, twinkle lights, candles, jingle bells, barn Christmas trees, cozy scarves and blankets, hot cocoa, and cranberry apple pie - all of my favorite things to create Christmas magic in our home!

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My Favorite Must Haves And Gifting Guide For This Holiday Season

If you need some inspiration for holiday gifts, here are a few of my favorite must-haves this year for her, him, little ones, the home, and the garden.

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Rich, Heart-Warming Wild Mushroom Risotto

Creamy comfort in a bowl! This mouth-watering wild mushroom risotto is the perfect heart-warming dish for fall and winter. It will be a hit at any family feast or simply enjoyed cozying up on the couch.

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A Farm-Themed Christmas Tree With Handmade Ornaments

Ou Christmas barn tree decorated with some fairy lights and cute farm-themed ornaments. They seemed appropriate for the barn setting, and we had such a fun time making them! Here’s how you can make them very easily, too, and have fun all along the way!

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A Beautiful Thanksgiving tablescape With Harvest And Natural Elements!

I was inspired to turn to our garden and grounds to search for all-natural and harvest decorations for my annual Thanksgiving tablescape. These everyday “things” are beautiful in their own way!

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DIY Salt Dough ‘Leaves Of Thanks’ For Thanksgiving

A fun twist to our yearly ‘Leaves of Thanks’ tradition - Salt Dough Ornamental leaves. A fun Thanksgiving activity for the whole family!

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Apple Cranberry Pie Filling - Two Of My Fall Favorites In One!

What can be better than apple pie in the fall? Well, dare I say apple cranberry pie?! When these two iconic fall fruits are mixed together, it is like a fall explosion in your mouth!

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How To Prepare Your Greenhouse For Winter To Extend The Gardening Season

How we prepare the greenhouse for winter so you can continue to enjoy gardening throughout the colder months and prolong the growing seasons.

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Farm Themed Pumpkin Carving

An activity for the whole family! A farm themed pumpkin carving template.

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10 Winter Greens You Can Plant To Have Fresh Produce During Fall And Winter

Fall might be here, and winter is well on its way, but that does not mean you must put those garden tools away! You can still enjoy fresh produce from your garden, such as herbs and leafy greens. Here are 10 winter leafy greens you can plant in late summer and during fall so you can still enjoy fresh produce during the colder months!

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A Magical Fall Picnic By Candlelight

Make the most of fall’s great weather and create magical moments, such as an outside family meal by candlelight!

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