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How to make a Succulent Pumpkin

October 28, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 7 Comments

How to make a Succulent Pumpkin (and save the year)

Today I’m going to show you how to make a succulent pumpkin. I predict you will not only love this project, but you will be thrilled with the results. I learned this craft by taking a class at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks. I don’t think the fabulous gardeners at BGO would mind that I am sharing what I’ve learned with you.

Isn’t that what we should all do? Spread our knowledge and make the world a better place?

I think so.

And once you know how to make a succulent pumpkin, everything will truly be a tiny bit better. Not kidding. In the category of fall crafts, this might be considered life-changing.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 10.25.2020

October 25, 2020 By Talya Tate Boerner 27 Comments

Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Raise your hand if you are ready for the election to be over. I’m exhausted by All.Of.It.—the name-calling, ridiculous conspiracies, question-avoiding, and bold-faced lies. Only nine more days, and we can move on. Or at least I hope we can move on.

Enough about politics. (I’m sorry I brought it up.)

Now for a super divisive question… Continue Reading

Decorating my Porch for Fall

October 9, 2019 By Talya Tate Boerner 1 Comment

Decorating my Porch for Fall

I’ve been decorating my porch for fall, y’all. I waited until the most recent heat wave dissipated. After living in Texas for so many years, I have lots of experience with putting pumpkins on the porch early, only to have them melt and turn grody by Halloween. Especially the carved ones.

I want my pumpkins to last through Thanksgiving.

Especially the non-carved ones.Continue Reading

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (Now Available!)

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