🍂 Welcome to Fall on the Farm
Fall is definitely in the air this season, and you can see it all around—in the crispness of the breeze and in the colorful leaves I simply couldn’t resist tossing up into the sky!
There’s something magical about the way fall settles in here on the farm. The mornings are cooler, the evenings stretch longer, and the air is filled with that unmistakable crispness that tells us change is here. The leaves are slowly trading their greens for shades of gold, orange, and red, and even the chickens seem to sense the shift — fluffing up their feathers a little more each morning.
Fall is more than just a season. On the farm, it’s a reminder that growth takes time and that beauty shows up in different ways depending on where we are in the cycle of the year. Just like the flowers we plant and the eggs we gather, this season has a rhythm of its own — slower, steadier, and full of meaning.
🌻 Why Fall Feels Special Here
Fall brings a new palette to the farm. While summer is bursting with bold blooms and long days in the garden, autumn is softer and more intentional. The last of the flowers still glow in warm hues, reminding us that even as one season fades, another begins to bloom in its own way.
If you’re looking for ways to bring a little of that seasonal beauty home, consider adding fall-blooming flowers like chrysanthemums or asters to your garden. They not only brighten up the cooler months but also provide pollinators with a late-season food source.
🥚 What Fall Means for the Farm
Our hens are adjusting to shorter days, but they’re still gifting us beautiful, golden-yolked eggs — perfect for fall cooking. Golden yolks are ideal for hearty pumpkin bread, breakfast casseroles, or a classic quiche.
If you’re ready to channel farm-to-table vibes at home, pick up a farm-fresh egg delivery or a set of ceramic egg cartons to store your eggs in style. Fun fact: hens often lay fewer eggs in fall as daylight hours decrease, but the ones they do lay are just as nutrient-rich (sometimes even richer in flavor!). Learn more about why chickens lay fewer eggs in the fall if you’ve ever wondered about it.
For us, this is the season of gathering — pulling in the last of the harvest, preserving what we can, and preparing for the colder months ahead. Fall feels like a balance between celebration and preparation.
🍁 Slowing Down & Soaking It In
One of the best lessons the farm teaches us is that growth doesn’t always mean rushing forward. Sometimes, it means pausing — taking in the sunset, listening to the wind in the trees, or walking through the fields as leaves crunch underfoot. A simple cozy fall blanket on your porch, a mug for hot cider, or a pumpkin-scented candle can make your evenings feel like a warm farm embrace.
This fall, the farm has settled into stillness — the fields are quiet, the blooms have faded, and we’re taking time to rest before the next season of growth. While there’s not much to see here right now, we hope you find your own moments of purpose and reflection wherever you are. Growth doesn’t always happen in the spotlight — sometimes, it’s in the quiet seasons that the most meaningful change begins.
Hi, I’m Carie!
I’m a Missouri flower grower with a love for turning soil, seeds, and sunshine into armfuls of blooms. On our family farm, I spend my days growing dahlias, zinnias, and all the little flowers that make each season feel special. Gardening isn’t always perfect—sometimes it’s messy, unpredictable, and full of lessons—but that’s what makes it so rewarding.
Through this blog, I share stories from the garden, tips for growing cut flowers, and a peek into life on the farm here in the Midwest. My hope is to encourage you to dig in, grow something beautiful, and enjoy the simple joys that flowers bring.
