Dreaming of an overflowing, romantic backyard retreat? 🌸🌿✨⁠ ⁠ Cottage gardens are all about relaxed beauty, mixed textures and embracing imperfection—no strict rows or stiff rules required! If you’ve ever wanted to start one, here’s how to get that classic, whimsical look without the overwhelm:⁠ ⁠ 🌱 Layer your heights: Tall spikes (like foxgloves and hollyhocks) in back, bushy bloomers (peonies and roses) in the middle, and creeping herbs along borders.⁠ 🌱 Mix blooms with edibles: Tuck herbs, lettuces and strawberries right alongside your favorite cut flowers.⁠ 🌱 Add charming structure: Winding gravel paths, rustic arbors, trellises and weathered benches give the wildness an intentional feel.⁠ ⁠ Ready to dig in? Tap the link in bio for beginner-friendly cottage garden ideas and layout inspiration! 🔗👇⁠ ⁠ 📸: Laney Crosland

Hello, November! Look for these seasonal fruits and veggies at a farmers market near you this month. 🍁🍎🍠

Hold the jingle bells! 🛑 ⁠ ⁠ We have an entire month of pumpkin pie, gravy and cozy knit sweaters to get through before Mariah Carey defrosts. We're letting Thanksgiving have its moment! 🦃🍂 ⁠ ⁠ Happy November 1st!

Here are modern Halloween traditions rooted right in agriculture:⁠ ⁠ 🚜 Carving Jack-o’-Lanterns: Irish immigrants originally carved fierce faces into turnips, beets and potatoes to ward off wandering spirits. When they arrived in America, they discovered native pumpkins were much easier (and softer!) to carve.⁠ ⁠ 🍎 Bobbing for Apples: Rooted in Roman harvest festivals honoring Pomona, the goddess of fruit trees and agriculture, apples were traditionally used to bring good fortune and future romance for the upcoming year.⁠ ⁠ 👉 Tap the link in bio to discover more fascinating agricultural origins behind your favorite fall traditions.⁠ ⁠ 📸: Jeff Adkins, iStock/evgenyatamanenko