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Happy September 1st! Remember that the you-pick is closed for the season. But @belle.prairie and I will be taken orders for bouquets tonight. Pick is Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Cost is $20. Message me for a bouquet. #sunriseiniowa #sunsetonthefarm #sunrise #noskyscrapershere #september #fallflowers #fallisintheair #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl9Z0iAE3V/?igshid=ncbk0e0w00ki

People would often ask how much land we have. And we would reply ... around 2 acres. Not very much when you live in the country. But I do own this view. And tonight, it is spectacular. I pray the day never comes that I take this for granted. #icanseeformilesandmiles #noskyscrapershere #sunsetonthefarm #sunsetiniowa #sunset #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2c_15g2YR/?igshid=lnml7bfvwd4u

And the storm rolls in .... #icanseeformilesandmiles #theviewfromhere #noskyscrapershere #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDIFuyxA1aA/?igshid=12e65kz32c8iu

Tonight's sky. Just looking at it calms my soul. #allthecolors #maxfieldparrish #icanseeformilesandmiles #noskyscrapershere #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCuejSzARj8/?igshid=12viw3je9o6v1

Last night as I locked up the hens, I thought about how much my life had changed. It was such a beautiful night. Cool and crisp ... just perfect for sitting outside. Looking at the stars. Watching satellites. Dreaming of where planes were going. The perfect evening with Honey. And I don't sit outside. Alone. Without Honey. Oh ... I am outside all the time but I am never JUST outside alone, just enjoying the grass, the view, the air. Doing nothing. This morning was perfect before the storms arrive later. It is was time to sit. Alone. But I am not really alone. He is here with me. On the farm that Honey built. I cry. I smile. I take a step forward. Barefoot in the grass. #misshim #Honey #noskyscrapershere #morningonthefarm #morningview #grief #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBnWqSAAqxg/?igshid=1pmuc2eaxagho

Tonight's sunset on the farm. Laser sharp. #sunsetiniowa #sunsetonthefarm #noskyscrapershere #wideopenspaces #thefarmthathoneybuilt #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBemSmdglSV/?igshid=1s0c3rte3ij4h

Feels like I might need a sweater this morning. We are going into my favorite part of the season. The flowers grow slower and there are fewer of them. But the colors are intense and the blooms last longer. In the fall, my dreams for next year grow as tall as the weeds. There are so many plans .... sketched on the back of envelopes. Etched in my memory. This year has been tough but you have been so amazing! Honey and I thank you for all your support. You guys are the best!! We will be here until the first hard freeze ... come out and enjoy views like this. Refresh your spirit. Heal your soul. Pick some flowers. Open regular hours this weekend. We will be closed on Monday as always. #youpickflowerfarm #youpickflowers #morninginthegarden #noskyscrapershere #thisisiowa #cutflowers #iowaflowers #cutyourownbouquet #flowerfarm #silosandsmokestacks #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1vy5V9AsSk/?igshid=1x5mdq48tglc4

Do I ever tire of this view? Never. Ever. Never. #sunsetonthefarm #sunsetiniowa #noskyscrapershere #icanseeformilesandmiles #donahueiowa #misseffiesflowerfarm (at Miss Effie's Country Flowers and Garden Stuff) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzCOkwygX1U/?igshid=c9fte5ghkhkg