As one of the most beloved holiday houseplants, poinsettias have long been a symbol of Christmas. The intense red hue of their bracts is cohesive with decorative schemes across the globe. Poinsettias are so popular, the U.S. Congress has given them a national day which falls on December 12th. Aside from their natural beauty, the [...]
Decorating the tree with the whole family is one of the most adored traditions of the holiday season. It just doesn’t feel like Christmas until the tree is up and its fragrance has infiltrated every corner of the house with it’s pine scent. For most, Christmas trees are the centerpiece of the holiday season, brightening [...]
Apples are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. With so many ways to use them, taking full advantage of all your apple tree’s hard work is not only simple, but also incredibly tasty. Here are some of our favorite ways to use cooking apples: Apple Pies As the saying goes, “as American as [...]
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, does it also keep the vet away too? Here’s how our furry family members can help us to take advantage of the delicious harvest from our backyards: Apples for Dogs The most likely candidate for enjoying your apple harvest is your family dog. Many of [...]
Most of us have a bit of a bittersweet relationship with winter - it’s hard to say no to a delicious gingerbread cookie or a hug-in-a-cup mug of hot apple cider. But, when we start to feel a chill in the air, we all know that our gardens are getting ready to pack up shop [...]
If you’ve recently made a trip to Bauer’s Market and happily brought home a bushel or more of apples, you probably found yourself wondering what you’re going to do with them all. While it may have seemed great at the time to fill your cart with the glistening, fresh produce, it can possibly be overwhelming [...]
After a summer filled with buzzing flies and biting mosquitoes we always relish the cooler months of fall and winter when the bugs aren’t as active. However, when the mercury drops, one bug may end up causing more of a problem in your life than you think. Red and Black Bugs Often described as the [...]
Apple Season 2018… If you missed the announcement – the season is here. I repeat, THE SEASON IS HERE! Current availability is Zestar!, La Crescent, Paula Red, McIntosh, SweeTango, Honeycrisp, Chestnut Crab, Blondie, , Wealthy, Prima, River Belle, and Gala. Yes, you read that right….Honeycrisp season has begun! If you’re driving a distance or traveling [...]
We like our houseplants for all our adult reasons: they’re a snippet of green in our busy lives, they look amazing and really spruce up a room, and they even help to keep our home a little healthier and cleaner while staying up to date on a few of the coolest decor trends. While these [...]
Apple Season 2018… If you missed the announcement – the season is here. I repeat, THE SEASON IS HERE! Current availability is First Kiss, Zestar!, Duchess, Red Free, La Crescent, Paula Red, McIntosh, SweeTango, and Honeycrisp. Yes, you read that right....Honeycrisp season has begun! If you’re driving a distance or traveling by and looking for [...]
