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How To Make Spiced Apple Cider

If you've ever been to a Fall Open House at The Farm, you've probably tasted our tried-and-true cider recipe.  Lots of people have asked for it, and we're happy to share it below.  But if you want a convenient, everything-you-need  kit, we've got those made up for you!  How easy could that be?   Just add apple juice and simmer on the stove. 

If you want to make your own, here's what you need to do:
Combine in  a large stockpot:
2 tsp. whole cloves and 2 tsp. whole allspice (in a tea ball or simmer bag)
1/3 cup brown sugar
One gallon of apple juice or cider (no difference according to our taste tests)
2 or 3 cinnamon sticks and 2 or 3 orange slices
Simmer together for a half hour.  Yum. . . .and your house is gonna smell great too!

Halloween Closet

Our clearance closet got a makeover for  Halloween!  Leave it to Cheryl and Gail to get some inspiration from a ruffle of black tulle :)

Pumpkin Parade

Thanks to everyone who visited with us for Open House, making it our second largest ever!   Everything's coming up pumpkins these days:)

Open House

 

Glorious Fall has officially arrived at The Farm!   

Come on over for Open House on October 2nd, 10am-5pm & October 3rd, 1 to 4 pm. See you then!

More Vining

Morning glories shading impatients on the mailbox.

 

And pumpkins!

Don't forget Harvest Fest in Petersburg this weekend!

Late Summer/Early Fall Vines

People have been asking about the malabar spinach that's growing on the head board out back.   It is edible, although we grew it cause it's pretty.  It was a little slow to start, but once the heat came on, it really took off.  Beautiful deep green leaves, shiny red stems, and now  little pink/white blooms.  Put this one on  your plant-one-of-these-next-year list.  
















And here's cypress vine, one of our favorites, with the little red trumpet blooms that the hummingbirds (and the bluebirds) love.  Lots of other vining going on in the garden too--snail vine, morning glories, sweet autumn . . .

We found malabar spinach thanks to Peggy's recommendation.     What's your favorite vine?   Let us know, cause we'll want to put it on our plant-one-of-these-next-year list  too!

More Mascots

  

This little guy has been "traveling"  the garden this summer.  And Miss Rose, below, greets visitors at the front door.

Did you get your note from Spot last week?   If you didn't, send us a note at farmmail@dishmail.net and we'll make sure to add you to our mailing list!

Happy Birthday!

Margie, Chis, and Suzanne

The Farm is honored to have visitors who come out to celebrate their birthdays with us.  A drive through the country, lunch at Morningstar, then shopping and a walk through the garden at The Farm makes a special time for special friends.  And we have to admit, it's fun for us too--we love it when people pop through the door and say "the party's here!"

A View From the Window

Here's what a smart cat does on the dog days of summer!  Our Spot has grown into a long-legged-full-grown cat; but as you can see, he hasn't lost his spots that gave him his name.  These may be long lazy days of August, but inside we're gearing up for the fall season.  See  ya soon!