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8 Uses for Strawberries, From Beauty to Dessert!
On the farm this year, we’ve introduced Avaleigh’s Famous Strawberry Shortcake to our food offerings. And it’s put us in the strawberry mood! Some recipes call for angel food cake, but this one has buttery pound cake topped with sweet strawberries and whipped cream. You can add a scoop of Blue Bell vanilla ice cream for a little extra richness. It’s so good that it got us thinking—what else should we do with fresh strawberries this spring and summer? Uses ...
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Think Beyond the Bouquet to Give Your Fresh Flowers a New Life!
Is there anything more cheerful than fresh flowers? We wish they could last forever, but part of their beauty is in their impermanence. The obvious place for fresh-cut flowers is a vase. But we’ve come up with some alternative uses for your pretty blooms, whether they’ve just been cut or are starting to wilt. Try one of these creative ways of giving your petals a new life! PS. For tips on keeping your stems alive longer, read The BHF Guide ...
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10 Mother’s Day Activities to Make Her Feel Special
Wondering how to make Mother’s Day special this year? Brunch is nice and all, but getting a reservation for Mother’s Day can be a challenge. Plus. restaurants are packed and noisy on this popular dining-out day, and we think there are better ways to treat mom. We came up with some fun ways to show the special mom in your life how much you appreciate her. Think outside the brunch box with these Mother’s Day activities and gifts! Treat Her ...
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Opening Weekend Put the Spring in Our Step!
One weekend down, six to go! Opening weekend at the Austin Spring Festival was a blast. We loved having visitors on the farm again, and it was a thrill to share what we’ve been working on over the winter. Here’s a quick highlight reel of last weekend’s fun, and a peak at some of the good times to come. Opening Weekend Highlights Most of last week’s rain missed us here on the farm, which meant it wasn’t too wet for ...
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All the Fun at the Austin Spring Festival Opening Weekend – April 17th & 18th, 2021
The Austin Spring Festival is almost here! April 17th and 18th will be the first time we’ve had visitors on the farm since the Fall Festival & Pumpkin Patch, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you all back. With Texas opening back up and the warm spring weather upon us, it feels like we’re emerging from a long hibernation. To celebrate, we’ll have more fun and entertainment than ever before at this year’s event. Here’s a sneak peak at some ...
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When to Plant Vegetables in Central Texas
Deciding when to plant your veggies in Central Texas can be a delicate dance! While we don’t get frigid winters like our northern neighbors, just one freeze can be enough to kill tender shoots and leaves. But if we wait too long, those same delicate plants will get scorched by the hot sun and won’t be able to grow the vegetables we’re hoping to harvest. The last freeze in the Austin area (zone 8) is usually in mid-to-late February, so ...
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