I just recently learned some pretty interesting facts about the Iris flower. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. ♥ When I think of Irises I think of a day when there were three guys. And three flowers. But no one told them which flower was for which guy. One white rose and two violet irises arrived that […]
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She loves photography. And she has a natural bent for it, framing her subject in unique ways and using engrossing angles. I am truly in awe when I scroll through her photo folders on the computer. So I was excited to hear she was “all in” when I asked if she’d like to complete a
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Making syrup from trees in your own backyard is extremely rewarding–not to mention so sweetly delicious! But I’m not just talking about making maple syrup. While I do love DIY maple syrup, I’m actually writing about something that may surprise you today… Lilac Syrup. (Of course you can also read all about our backyard production
Before we moved to our New England farmhouse, which was built around 1800, I had never even considered the history of the lilac bush. Once I discovered the beautiful antique blooms in so many corners of our homestead, I was inquisitive to know if these fragrant trees had possibly been planted here long ago. DISCLOSURE: This
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Our move to NH has officially come full circle. And I’ve officially discovered a new jewel. As a flower I’d never know before awakens in our woods, another circle closes. You see, one year ago today marks the end of an almost 6-year process that led our family from suburbia to our humble New England homestead. Taking
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We should all play in the dirt every once in a while. But months ago, when she asked, I didn’t wanna… She asked me to help her turn over some more of the garden bed. But I didn’t wanna. She flashed a winsome smile and shook the Silver Queen seed packet in my direction. But I was
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I always prefer homemade; so I figured why not homemade bug spray as well? If you’d like to keep unwanted creepy crawlies at bay, read on! DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. ♥ We’ve discovered countless, fascinating insects since moving to our new farm. Some familiar. Some brilliantly unfamiliar. Some that are common, but seen through new eyes. We’ve
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It rained steady all day. Morning till dark, and long into the sleeping hours. I longed to gather armfuls of the luscious lilac blooms that were bending their beauty outside my windows, under the weight of the rain. I did so during a brief break in the deluge. But I was awestruck with a different
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Her favorite flower–the dandelion–was hated by most. But there’s fascinating things to love when you’re learning about dandelions. Keep reading for 10 things I bet you didn’t know about dandelions. But be warned, if you keep scrolling you indeed may learn to love this innocuous weed. DISCLOSURE: This post contains affiliate links. Grandma’s favorite flower grew prolifically
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