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Falling with the Flock: Fall with Chickens

November 8, 2019

We are in for some chillier temperatures this coming week, so I decided it was time to start winterizing the chicken coop. I always have a hard time saying goodbye to the warm weather. Perhaps the chickens do too. I love spending time during fall with the chickens, but I have been finding them spending…

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Fall Fun for Backyard Chickens

October 4, 2019

Poor chickens, sometimes fall doesn’t seem like much fun for our flocks or us. The amount of daylight begins to decrease and along with that, the annual molting begins. Eggs supply dwindles and even our most social of chickens would prefer to not be handled as much. But, it doesn’t mean that fall can’t be…

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Fall Crafting: Make a Coastal Hydrangea Wreath

October 16, 2017

I love living by the sea and keeping gardens, but living in New England I find my warm days drifting away. One of my favorite things to do on crisp fall days is to collect beautiful inspirational things from the gardens and make wreaths, like this acorn one. This past spring, we planted almost thirty…

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Fall Watering Guide for Gardens and Yards

October 9, 2017

As the weather takes a turn and ushers in cooler temperatures, fall watering needs in the garden change, especially for those of us living in places where we experience four distinct seasons. Fall is a traditionally a time for adding new plantings, sprucing up window boxes, patching or re-seeding the lawn, and maintaining established plantings.…

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Fall Musings from the Chicken Coop and Gardens

October 2, 2017

Fall has arrived at Tilly’s Nest. We never really had a moment to warm up after spring. Cape Cod had a cool and wet summer. We were all waiting for beach weather and it really didn’t show up. This happened a few years ago too. I guess things are cyclical. This past week cooler temperatures…

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DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

October 7, 2016

Last fall, I created the most fantastic succulent topped pumpkin for HGTV Gardens. It was so much fun and I loved seeing how it all came together so easily. This month I’ll be at the Country Living Fair doing a live demonstration on Saturday afternoon to share how simple and easy it is for you…

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Mating Bumblebees: A Rare Glimpse

October 5, 2016

Yesterday was so hectic for me. I’ve been getting up so early for my son to catch the bus each and every morning. Yes, I’m that early bird, catching the worm everyday at 5:30 am. I worked for a few hours and then ran tons of errands, went food shopping, played taxi driver for the…

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Gathered Fall Wreath

September 4, 2015

I love making a fall wreath. I adore walking in the woods and collecting beautiful things from nature. Pine cones and acorns are no exception. I also love to decorate my home with natural elements through the fall and winter holidays. So, I combined my love of the woods and created this perfect gathered fall…

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Acorn Mason Jar Candle

October 22, 2014

We spend as much time as we can outside, until finally the weather becomes raw, cold, and snowy. The acorns are abundant right now and the kids and I always love to collect a few to turn into crafts. As we gathered the acorns, we were plopping them into a found Mason jar in the…

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DIY Freshly Fallen Leaf Wreath

October 8, 2014

Happy fall everyone! The leaves have certainly began to fall here. They are so beautiful! I especially love the sugar maple leaves- so many colors packed into just one leaf! This year, I could not let that beauty go to waste, instead I turned them into a creative leaf wreath for the door.Read more

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Falling with the Flock: Fall with Chickens

Fall Fun for Backyard Chickens

Fall Crafting: Make a Coastal Hydrangea Wreath

Fall Watering Guide for Gardens and Yards

Fall Musings from the Chicken Coop and Gardens

DIY: Cinderella Succulent Topped Pumpkins

Mating Bumblebees: A Rare Glimpse

Gathered Fall Wreath

Acorn Mason Jar Candle

DIY Freshly Fallen Leaf Wreath

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