Hello again, ladies and gents; gardeners and chefs alike! Welcome to fall, the season that all nature lovers happily welcome in Minnesota. It’s the season of viewing stunning tree colors, the sounds of acorns falling to the ground, and the sight of geese in the sky, as they form a “V” and bid us a … [Read more…]
I love spending time outside in the warm weather months. There is nothing that centers me more than spending some good quality time in nature. When I am really stressed out, if I talk a walk in the woods, it doesn’t take long for me to inhale and exhale, expelling all of my stresses and worries … [Read more…]
I have a confession to make. Every time I leave Rustic Pines, it is becoming more and more difficult. I don’t want to leave, I want to stay and make it our home permanently. I consider myself to be a pretty patient person. I know we have a solid plan, and that plan will take quite … [Read more…]
With 18 happy spoiled chickens outside, obviously we have a lot of eggs at any given time. This winter, we have been averaging a dozen eggs a day, with an even higher average in the summer time. While we sell the majority of our eggs, we always have plenty on hand for cooking ourselves. Along … [Read more…]