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If you’re entering into the world of cut flower business, a flower cooler is something that you’ll likely be investing in, to grow your business and give your cut flowers the most bang for their buck! Let me show you how you can easily DIY one from, even the smallest corner of your garage. Flower […]

DIY Flower Cooler from an Existing Structure | Keeping Flowers Fresh

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flower cooler room

Creating slow, intentional moments this summer I recently heard someone say that if you go to someone’s home and spend your time noticing the dishes in the sink, the dust on the ceiling fan, or the crumbs tucked along the baseboards… you may not yet understand the gift of being welcomed into someone’s life. And […]

Hosting a Meaningful Summer Gathering | 5 Practices for your Get-Togethers

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Table for a summer gathering

There’s a stretch of the year when ticks are just part of it. Tall grass, kids moving in and out of the house, chores that keep you outside longer than planned. It’s not dramatic—it’s just reality. Why We Even Bother Protecting Against Ticks There is often a misconception in the Midwest that ticks are only […]

The Natural Tick Repellent We Trust (and Actually Use)

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Tick Repellent

Primarily, we use yarrow as a lovely cut flower, but it has so much more potential! It’s tough, versatile, and still doing what it did thousands of years ago: helping the healing process. Discover the uses of this ancient healing herb. An Herb with Ancient History When I started growing Yarrow in my garden several […]

Yarrow: Benefits of this Ancient Healing Herb

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fresh yarrow plant

There’s a certain point in fall when the air changes — the mornings bite a little harder, and it’s time to start buttoning things down. Around here, we call it gathering season. It’s less about decorating and more about getting ready to live well through the cold stretch ahead. 7 Practical Ways to Prepare for […]

Gathering Season: 7 Practical Ways to Ready Your Home for the Cold Months

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Fall Front Porch

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