The Stylish Gardener

I think the marigolds were slightly startled to get covered in snow last night, but they pulled through it just fine. There’s probably a lesson to be learned somewhere in there, so talk amongst yourselves for a bit while I try to figure it out... . #marigolds #inthesnow #lifelessons #givemeaminute #illfigureitout #earlysnow #inthegarden https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp-nPqlhw6_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pd0ub8ix0h6w

Minnie said to tell you “Happy Halloween!!”. And then I think she mumbled something about hating her tutu...but surely I heard her wrong... . #Halloween #piggy #costume #tutu https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnP_G1h6y6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wgp9p5zb6qft

I got my front porch decorated for Halloween BEFORE Halloween this year...excuse me a second while I pat myself on the back. 😁🎃🙄 . #ididit #happyhalloween #halloween #pumpkin #halloweendecor #frontporch #display #fall #flowers #roses #marigold #butterflybush #privet #lavender https://www.instagram.com/p/BpaTfB3hjlO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ol60nez7kelr

At my last outdoor event of the year, and it’s a beautiful, gusty day...so if you feel like getting carried away 😉, come out to the River City Fall Festival! 💨☀️🌸🌻 . #cedarcity #jeffersoncity #missouri #beautiful #fall #day https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKbnSDh0m_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19k2jtrsq878x

Just an FYI...I’ll be living outside, living it up in all the lovely fall weather, until the first frost. Except I’ll still be eating, sleeping, and showering inside. But other than all that, I’ll be outside if you need me. . #fall #weather #myfavorite #time #ofyear #autumn #outdoor #living #thebest #life https://www.instagram.com/p/Bowyu-fhQdK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bv1xqgo9eedh

The picken’s are slim, but the flavor is more robust than ever...I don’t think I’ll be sharing any of these, so don’t breathe a word to my family, please. 😉🤫 https://www.instagram.com/p/BorlKQ8h06r/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=iqhbl05pmh7n

My favorite time of year, and my favorite valley on earth... . #familyroots #150 #years in the #indiancreek #valley #ozarkmountains #missouri #familyties #bedroomwindow #view #fall #foliage #foggy #autumn #landscapes https://www.instagram.com/p/BopETQJhErx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19zuawch4cvet

He’s a great helper, even if he’s half asleep... . #early #morning #wakeupcall #apple #festival #booth #setup #cuteboy #versailles #missouri #mycarisstuffed #flowers https://www.instagram.com/p/BomtEJmBEy_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=j5rsxd0xwpc4

Attention all you astute and discerning chicken collectors in the world: Drop everything and head to the Ozarks—A trio of Black Opal Fibro Fowl are making an appearance at Jacob’s Cave Swapping Days today only, and they’re asking for you!! (At least I think that’s what all those clucks and crows mean.). . #rare #chickens #attheswap #todayonly #gravoismills #missouri #fibrofowl #black #birds #unique #poultry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bojctm5Bh-S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1enm8i8hmrpio

I’m kind of in the mood for spooky things now that October’s arrived, and I think my black cat feels the same way... . #spooky #blackcat #october #vibes #fall #feline https://www.instagram.com/p/BoZzRFVhG08/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ec32cp9yx2h5

I think I heard these zinnias whisper “Reach for the sky!” as I walked past them this morning...or maybe it’s just that the voices in my head are back again. Either way, I’m not gonna let a little thing like who-said-what get in the way of taking a good message to heart! . #reachforthesky #doesmyheartgood #flower #power #pink #zinnia #uplifting #message #encouraging #wordsofwisdom #fall #garden #organic #living #livingmybestlife #outdoors #gardendesign #inspiring #words #nature #natural #naturalliving https://www.instagram.com/p/BoS72jLh7OF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1upr5337z2phu

Does picking 20lbs of heirloom tomatoes almost everyday at sun-up and hauling them up the hill to the house count as an exercise regimen? How ‘bout gorging myself on them for the remainder of the day? If so, I really love my exercise regimen! . . #freshpicked #heirloom #tomatoes #thebestever #excercise #regimen #homegrown #fresh #produce #rules https://www.instagram.com/p/BoOxaGxBUMv/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1vu226fsc97gf

My view from the porch on this first Sunday morning of fall...the chickens scratching in the grass, the pig grazing on the clover, and my breath lingering in hazy puffs in the crisp, early morning air. I think I’ve been waiting for this moment all year long! . #early #fall #sunday #morning #onthefarm #homestead #mornings #countrylife #paradise https://www.instagram.com/p/BoEc6XzhSnu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=uepqbakmj0x4

We’re all drawn to the lavender around here; the nectar is just too irresistible. . #lavender #inbloom #getitwhileyoucan #growyourown #natural #medicine #organic #flowers https://www.instagram.com/p/BoAT8SfBjQx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2xaadss30ho1

Happiness in a box...have I mentioned how much I love tomatoes? Especially fall tomatoes? Well now you know...and now your mind can be at peace. Happy Monday! . #fall #red #tomatoes #fresh #produce #homegrown #happiness #monday #garden #tasks #allnatural #organic #homesteading #growyourown #food https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn1hZcbglUO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pddg84o9q2iz

Guess who’s at the Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival! I’m like the Energizer Bunny—I just keep going and going and going...and I’m probably showing my age by using that example. 🙄😊 https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwJA8rFoGS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=log2guii434e

Jealous. That’s what celosia means in Spanish. I’ve only been trying to remember that all summer long, and now that I’m laying in bed this September night, wide awake and trying desperately to fall asleep, the answer pops into my head just like that. Oh brother. I hate sleepless nights...but I do love the celosias growing by the garden fence. . #sleepless #in #september #celosia #flowers #prettyinpink #flowersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BnsR01HFmBM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uv1y8s8yszjg