If you’ve spent a little time exploring our blog, you know that our faith is a big part of what we do here. You may also know that this year (2026) has marked a significant season of change in our lives. As we’ve dug deeper into our faith, we decided to dedicate this year to […]
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If you’re in Florida, you absolutely have to try growing this awesome tromboncino squash variety. I ordered my seeds from Baker Creek Seeds. I always have great results with their seeds and love their dedication to protecting heirloom varieties. You can find this variety here. These grow huge, and are decently pest resistant. I planted
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If you’re looking for an immune boosting weed near your home in central Florida, look for Bidens Alba. Bidens Alba can be found throughout the state, and it is everywhere. Our golden doodle’s legs get covered in the little seeds, nicknamed beggarticks, anytime we go for long walks down our street. While the the seeds
Bidens Alba, Shepherd’s Needles, Spanish Needle Read More »
I started a cake business almost 15 years ago. I specialized in buttercream cakes and cupcakes. I made all kinds of cakes, you name the occasion. Wedding cakes were my absolute favorite to make, and worst nightmare to deliver. Delivering through downtown roads of cobble, or dirt roads leading to a gorgeous barn in the
Famous Buttercream Frosting. Read More »
I love growing sunflowers. I’m sharing the greatest sunflowers I’ve grown. My absolute favorite was this Mongolia Giant. When it was blooming its petals weren’t overly impressive and it didn’t stand particularly straight. I wouldn’t have called it the fairest of them all. But afterwards, as the seeds formed, the center grew humongous and it
It seems that recent generations are plagued with the belief that it’s not food if it doesn’t come from the grocery store. But with what we’re learning about the food industry, I would argue that it’s significantly less likely to be food if it does come from the store. I’ve made it a personal goal
I started gardening, truly gardening, in 2020. After my oldest three boys were matured enough to play while I worked. And of those, my oldest two were matured enough to help….sometimes. It started with a lovely butterfly garden; I planted anything bright and beautiful that wouldn’t scorch in the Florida summer heat. Then it turned
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