Making Applesauce (with Our Homegrown Worm-y Apples 🤤🐛) & Dried Flowers for Our Mantle! 🍂🌸

[@lyndaweddle6741]

The imagination of a child…Benjamin has lived his whole life surrounded by beauty, hard work, and wonder, and it shows in his personality, his art, and in how he loves his Parents, and his little Sister. Priceless! Laura…your arrangements are magazine cover worthy. Gorgeous!!🧡

[@janetoglestone7279]

Yes, the children live in a Wonderland thanks to Laura's & Aaron's hard work. Lucky kiddos!

[@lytruong896]

Anh 🎉🎉

[@Jeanell2010]

What an awesome thing it is to watch Benjamin develop a love for all things gardening! Both your kids are a joy to watch. Flower arrangements turned out beautiful!

[@cathymccoy5360]

Samantha Grace and Benjamin are both outdoorsy like their parents. It is inspiring to watch Laura arrange flowers and how beautiful they look! I am so glad Aaron bought a camera and Laura agreed to make her man happy by being in front of that camera so many years ago! That sure changed their lives! Plus gives us so much knowledge and happiness!!

[@bunnynorway]

Awe, telll Benjamin his arrangements look beautiful. ❤ And, so do yours, Laura.

[@Megan-nt7dm]

Benjamin making his own arrangements is just the sweetest thing. Brings me back to visiting my grandparents house, and my grandfather would take us to his garden, give us a pair of kid scissors and a vase (not glass lol) and ask us to make a pretty centerpiece for lunch while he harvested food for it

[@patriciastansel2185]

You have incredible elegant taste , but please don’t change that fireplace it seems to be built by a true artisan-it’s a work of art ! It would be wonderful if you. Could find out who designed it. A true one of a kind work of art . Think of the memories it’s already made for your family !

[@wingedinfinity6715]

That is very sweet !!!

[@donnalovintexas8760]

It's funny that you don't really like the fireplace stone, but the pumpkins you chose and love blend and coordinate with the stone. 😂 as humans, we are funny like that. I understand because I love print clothes on other people, but for me, I pick solid colors. I believe the solid color pick comes from being a nurse for 28 years and wearing solid color scrubs daily. Have a Blessed week.

[@tannenbaumgirl3100]

Codlingmoth you need to set traps....that's what most growers use. My parents, in Germany, we only painted the trunk, top to bottom, with Kaolin, it plugs up the cracks in the bark to keep the moths from hiding and they 're deterred to. The traps (sticky red spheres) will attract the coddling moth and apple maggots and they stick to it and die. The pheromone traps attract the males so they get confused and never find the females. Here in MN that's what many use.

[@1lookandyouaremy]

Horticulturist here! You could use traps with pheromones, and even if you spray just once at the beginning of their life cycle it drastically reduces their number

[@sherryroseman]

Is there a systemic product for the moths?

[@lisafriend5535]

Beautiful arrangements.

[@nancyzimmerman1982]

I would STRONGLY advise caution in using pheromone traps. They will draw moths from miles!!!! ( I discovered this by using pheromone traps). You will feel like you are successful because moths are trapped but the number that you have drawn to your garden still allows for reproduction.

[@allison471]

​@@nancyzimmerman1982thank you for sharing!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Stunning! Benjamin you did great! Love this video!!!

[@peggyhelblingsgardenwhatyo7920]

Good morning, Laura, from Windermere, Florida zone 9b USA Beautiful arrangements 👍I'm a retired florist and shop owner! I love watching you layer your mantle. Benjamin already has a good eye❤ Have fun on your nature watch ❤ Happy Gardening Everyone 👩‍🌾👍 ❤Peggy❤

[@MaryLynne2]

Watching Samantha helping you pick apples brought back memories of harvesting fruit with my Grandfather - who had crabapples, pears, figs and the largest dewberry (like huge blackberries, only sweeter) bush I’ve ever seen - I’d love to grow these varieties too! Benjamin has a really good eye for decorating - his arrangements were adorable! And as always, we enjoy seeing all that you’ve created, Laura - in the garden, in the kitchen and in your home!

[@NursemomB853]

I love the fireplace. It’s very commanding in its presence. I can understand not liking the big heavy doors, but I love the stone on your fireplace. Gives you such a nice place for decorating without fighting for the attention. Very nice!

[@joemcdaniel6341]

The remake may make it just like a thousand other fireplaces losing its character.

[@marinbandel2574]

Good morning Laura and family! Loved seeing your helpers out with you and "we're going to play in the truck" with Dad right behind them. I really appreciate how you honor your children's projects and encourage to explore their imagination! Hugs from N.C..❤

[@marilyncanaday4862]

Oh Laura, those flower arrangements are beyond beautiful. Benjamin’s arrangements and Samantha Grace with you in the orchard, just touch my heart. The beauty and joy you and your family bring to this world are priceless. Thank you for sharing.❤️

[@mclyle7986]

You are so talented and your arrangements are stunning. You are such an inspiration to me and my gardens are SLOWLY taking shape. Your kids are a joy to watch. GREAT job Benjamin💙 on your floral designs. You are going to be a great gardener too. Samantha is so helpful and precious. I love it when she is wearing her sunglasses. She looks “marvelous” 💖

[@DH-ku6qg]

I truly love the Great Room fire place stone. The stone gives it a rustic classic charm that just adds to the old-world atmosphere. The lovely flower arrangements just adds to the vibe. Good job!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I actually really like the stone of your great room fireplace. It reminds me of the stacked stone walls outside. That’s so sweet that Benjamin likes making flower arrangements! What a sweet boy!

[@dawndawn6946]

Gorgeous arrangements! Not exact twins, but pretty darn close! I love how the mantle turned-as always! I do hope you keep all sides of the fireplace-not sure if I caught what you said about that. It’s definitely not something you see in every home. Samantha was so cute in the orchard! And Benjamin did such a great job on his arrangements!🥰😍💖

[@juliepipkins4227]

Loved the apple picking time, and Samantha was ready to eat a fresh off the tree apple, Benjamin is a handy helper, I saw him carrying a bucket of flowers for mom, your choices for your vases say beautifully fall, but my favorite was that string of baby goards, the mantle looks amazing I could see it in the pages of House & Garden. Benjamin's love for all things garden, shines in his arrangements. What a Blessing to live and work and enjoy life in a Garden. Loved the video❤

[@MelissaEllis-ij6sr]

You could always paint it or dry brush a color over the stone on your fireplace to get rid of the orange until you redo it. I love the different levels of the mantle makes it so interesting!!

[@joemcdaniel6341]

A light whitewash over the orange stone would work until the big dismantling. It would make a great winter project for us to watch.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It’s really bad for natural stone or bricks to paint them. It prevents them from “breathing” and makes them break down.

[@Stockpaperscissors]

As long as she uses a masonry paint which allows the bricks to breathe, she would be ok to paint it or whitewash it.

[@patriciarusso1148]

You certainly do have a couple of good helpers, Samantha & Benjamin and now he even is starting to work on his own arrangements! What a bright idea to gather chicken wire together and tape this down to the vase and then put your arrangement together which turned out so beautiful! I must say I do admire you for all of your hard work and you even take good care of your window boxes outside of your home. Your whistling fireplace is very cool and ideas for home improvements even your fireplace are thoughts that seem to come to you quickly. Thanks for your video and hope you had a wonderful time on your nature scavenger hunt!

[@kathierogers3208]

The arrangement is beautiful! The garland of gourds was such a great idea. Oh Benjamin, such a beautiful child. I see his talents are showing!

[@ambernible9760]

I personally love the rock wall around your fireplace and wouldn't change it. So beautiful.

[@randoline13]

Every time you make a flower arrangement, I think "she can't top the last one" and then you do. I don't know how you do it, but you manage to make the most gorgeous arrangements that look nothing like anything I've seen before.

[@be_you2023]

💐 Benjamin floral displays are fabulous; and 🍎 Samantha’s apple picking is such fun. ❤ Lovely video.

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning!🌻🐝

[@gaylerichards7409]

So awesome to see Samantha help you pick apples and Benjamin picking flowers to make arrangements with you. The arrangements are gorgeous and Benjamin’s too. Great video!

[@shirleysenkler781]

You have such a talent for flower arranging, I think these two are the best you have done. They are as close to identical as you can get with natural material. Benjamin is learning well, hope he never loses his love of gardening/nature. His little arrangements are so charming.

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Laura and Aaron! It was fun seeing Samantha helping pick, and toss, the apples, and seeing Benjamin picking flowers. His arrangements turned out so pretty. The mantle vases turned out pretty, too. I love your fireplace and hope you don't decide to make it too modern. It has such character, and the doors are so pretty. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@pharmgirl1955]

Laura, your mantel is beautiful. I love your unique fireplace. The stone is rustic and natural looking.

[@cynthia2233]

The arrangements couldn't be more lovely! You really have a talent for that! No one could want for a better supply of dried foliage than your fine array! On screen, the mantle color seems to go with the doors and woodwork next to it. I realize it's a little more rustic than you like, with the stacked stones, but it's not bad looking from here. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

[@pomme800]

So sweet that Benjamin loves flowers and loves arranging them....a chip off the not very old block ☺

[@pal98111]

The arrangement is exquisite. The mantel is beautiful. The wall color is beautiful. The mirrors are beautiful. Martha Stewart’s got nothing on you girl.

[@katherinelara1801]

I love the way you work through issues. Janey from “Dig, Plant, Water, Repeat” (another Proven Winners gardener on KZbin) recently had a fruit tree expert look at her Californian Orchard. Maybe it’s worth speaking to somebody like him or a similar person in your area that grows fruit trees for a living to see how they address the moth. ❤🍎🍏

[@ninahannum1894]

I seriously love that fireplace! So unique and lends such character to each room. I can understand losing the doo-dads, but I hope you choose to keep the rest.

[@marjoriemcelwain9491]

As always Laura everything is just beautiful. I think that Benjamin may have inherited his mom's eye for flowers. Getting him started at this age will make him a specialist as an adult. And I just love that Samantha loves to eat straight from the garden, so healthy. This morning's video was so nice because it covered several subjects. It's nice that we get to follow your life. God bless 🙌

[@CB-du6zf]

Oh man, I would lighten up that fireplace with a watered down paint color. Easy to do & dramatic results.

[@mikedanalarson847]

Oh Laura, your flower arrangement talent blows me away every single time! Stunning!!! We are spoiled viewers!

[@traciannveno]

That arrangement is a gorgeous dream. I agree!

[@SamiKatzen]

They look like a Dutch still-life painting, or perhaps something out of Victoria Magazine. The glorious abundance will be perfect for Thanksgiving.

[@donnabraden3126]

I took pictures of the one and the two together and texted them to my friend!

[@linda7726]

Love seeing Samantha and Benjamin enjoying the little things in life! It’s just a wonderful way for them to love and appreciate nature❣️. Beautiful arrangements, Laura and Benjamin!🧡

[@bobbietaylor7655]

What a joy to see that Benjamin lives to follow in your footsteps. He is going to be such a big blessing to watch him grow and expand into a little Laura 😊😊.

[@tinam9844]

Benjamin was very busy, beautiful arrangements! Samantha Grace, so cute and excited to help, while Mom holds her popsicle lol. Your arrangements are very beautiful Laura!

[@blujen1642]

Benjamin did a fabulous arranging his centerpieces ❤ I actually love your mantle fireplace. It goes beautifully with the wall colour. The orangeness wasn't that strong on video. The mantle is absolutely beautiful! You are incredibly creative!!! ❤❤❤

[@laraemitchell9064]

Beautiful arrangements. Benjamin is very good at flower arrangements and design. Way to go, Mr. B man! 👏👏👏

[@lindagoodrich2928]

Lovely lovely lovely. If you happen to have a kitchen aid mixer, you can get the attachments to do applesauce with it. It saves you peeling and coring the apples. Simply remove wormy parts and whack in half, cook down and then place into the hopper on the kitchen aid. It removes the stem, skins and seeds for you out one side and shoots applesauce directly into the bowl so you don't have to blend it either. It's the easiest way to make it. One bowl of applesauce for you and the scraps for your chickens when all is said and done.

[@jessicahobin]

The fact that you donated these to piggies make my heart so happy. My pigs get most of our apples too, they love them sooooo much.

[@eileenchang2173]

I’m glad she explained how the larvae leave the apples afterwards. I was concerned that pigs were eating all these infected apples with worms in them😂!

[@dolliemaesone]

I think their in hog heaven 😅

[@dolliemaesone]

I’m totally amazed at that fireplace door ! That it’s still there lol😮

[@jessicahobin]

@@eileenchang2173 pigs wouldn’t’ care haha. They LOVE bugs! They root through the dirt to find grubs :)

[@nctome79]

Laura, one of my favorite things is to watch you make a flower arrangement...you just have a knack for it! I've learned a lot watching you, but I probably need to rewatch some of your previous videos because I finally grew way more flowers this year and have made a simple vase of flowers all summer, but would love to have my vase look more spectacular! I think I've heard you say that flower arranging is personal so you don't like showing what you do, but you are a great teacher. Just love it!

[@heatherw.2751]

Good morning everyone!!!

[@Happilyretired65]

The arrangements look fantastic! Love the mantle. Benjamin following in your footsteps learning and making sweet arrangements is just precious. Love how thrilled Samantha got tossing apples. And they get to go on a nature scavenger hunt! How perfect 🍁🍂🌾

[@susanjacobs279]

Samantha Grace is growing way too fast 😊 It seems just like yesterday that she was born ❤ What an adorable little angel 😇 she is 😊 And her and Benjamin are so smart! You and Aaron are great parents ❤

[@kfrohlich]

Benjamin is a super star. Please let him know how awesome I think he is and that his flowers arrangements are just amazing 🥰🥰🥰

[@foxflower9560]

The arrangements are stunning! You are very talented, Laura, to be able to mirror them that way. Beautiful!

[@samanthalonghurst-howes1465]

I love those arrangements and those vases are beautiful - giving me old world vibes. I love your fireplace too. I grew up on the Welsh border and every morning my mum would wake up very early to light the fire. Fireplaces are the beating heart of any home. Loved this video. Bless you for sharing. Xxx

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

You can also probably add a couple of bird feeders and baths (doesn't have to be substantial and can be solar-powered) in the orchard area so that birds can help control the pests.

[@soccermom1245]

Great idea!

[@darlenemc3586]

I live around apple and cherry orchards and birds are hated in that industry.

[@MrsDebBee]

I have birds, chickens, and ducks and still have those moths! 😩

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

@@darlenemc3586 that makes sense because the presence of birds will effect their production thus the amount they can sell. Luckily GA are not selling their produce and will probably still have enough to give away to family and friends.

[@lawrenberghanson4401]

@@MrsDebBee yeah, nature likes balance. 😊 it's more about reduction than elimination. Did the amount of moths at least reduced for you?

[@terri.schenk]

Designer comment: I’ve always liked the fireplace in your Great Room, a lot! If it were me, I would just swap out the iron for different iron. You could add the wood you want by removing the rock your arrangements sit on and replace it with wood. Just choose a wood that leans more to the grey tones. Those arrangements are gorgeous; Benjamin’s second one, with the white pumpkins is excellent! He’s a great little designer. 🥰

[@bugcoppock3910]

Such beautiful arrangements. Also Benjamin's arrangements are very beautiful. He has such talent. Always love watching your children with you. You can tell they adore their parents. Such a lovely family. God has really blessed you.

[@judyheim6998]

Wow Benjamin has a good eye. Very nice job he did. I’m an artist and am very impressed with his arrangements. Little Miss Samantha looks like she’s heading for the girls softball team. Laura you make me laugh with your ‘orange’ stones- all I see (as an artist) are subdued tones of burnt sienna and raw sienna. But hey, you like what you like - we all do. Once again wonderful to start my day with GA. Thank you for sharing.

[@wandabrown508]

So fun to learn about the apple trees and share Laura's creation of the arrangements. We & the kids are so lucky to have Laura!

[@agneserakune4805]

I fight worms with birds help! All winter I feed birds next to the trees and for spring and summer time they stick around and help me with all the worms and flys. Seems it`s helping my apple trees a lot these past few years since I started to do so, apples are much cleaner and I don`t need to spay them with anything.

[@cathyleinberger1412]

I spray mine with Surround and neem oil every 10 days. Had a lot of success with this method. Loads of apples each year. I also place traps out in early spring. I live in your area so it might work for you also.

[@jennamccleery2393]

Am I the only one that thought Benjamin’s arrangements were the cutest? Brought pure joy to my heart. Thank you for sharing!

[@mindbodysoil66]

G' Morning! ☀️ lots of great info for when we start our future orchard. James Pregioni channel shows the use of the kaolin clay. Sounds like the route we will go! As always, thank you for great content!

[@loribethartist6353]

I was going to say that! He seems to have great luck with the clay spray… I would prioritize the harvest myself over the look, but I don’t have as gorgeous of a property like Laura does 😉

[@Nikki.Robinson]

Yes, I came to make that same comment! Hope this natural route works for you.

[@gsjob11]

I love watching James Pregioni! He’s got many inspiring ideas😊

[@cynthiafisher9907]

The maggot barriers have worked for me.

[@janetleeharrison]

I think your little "Claus Dalby Jr." has a designer's eye! Maybe he will eventually help out down at Andrews with setting up displays. Love how the urns turned out! And, I hope to see your dream of updating the fireplace come true. Your vision for the change would really fit with the style of your home and its interior.

[@katiedc8239]

Oh, I think your fireplace in the great room is GORGEOUS! The color and style of the stone looks so perfect with the paint color on your walls. And your floral arrangements are absolutely beautiful. James Prigioni (has a gardening channel as well) uses the Kaolin Clay and has excellent results, so you might check him out. Benjamin has quite the knack for floral arranging, VERY NICE! God bless!

[@patwebb6522]

Hello Laura, 👋 oh my goodness your sweet Benjamin he did a wonderful job with his bouquets 💐 he will own his own flower shop one day 😊 he will be making beautiful arrangements just like his sweet mama ❤️ your arrangements were beautiful as always. You are so blessed with many talents ❤ thank you for sharing those talents that you've been blessed with. So fun to watch you work your expertise. 😊❤ until next time God's blessings to you and your beautiful family 😊❤❤❤❤

[@TheresaHoughten-tb7oe]

The flower arrangements are absolutely gorgeous and I love what Benjamin arranged. Very talented takes after his mama that way. Thank you again for taking us on your journey.

[@DeniseMacRae]

Love that your children participate in activities with you! Samantha tossing the apples into the baskets and Benjamin’s sweet arrangements! Yours are pretty spectacular, but understated!

[@bjbrown6488]

Beautiful fireplace! What a fun place to decorate each season. Vases turned out so pretty.

[@wingedinfinity6715]

Such a beautiful set of arrangements, they are just what I love, random beauty, JUST LIKE NATURE / GOD. Benjamin's arrangements are gorgeous also. The conversation he was having while putting them together was priceless I'm SURE 😍🤩🥰. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE JOY YOU BRING THE WORLD ❣️❣️❣️🤗💥

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Yummy applesauce so easy to make and yet so often we don’t utilize what’s in season. As for the fireplace why don’t you just resurface the side you don’t like? I would absolutely love a three sided fireplace and it would be much cheaper to just redo one side. You’ve always said if you don’t love it, replace it with something you do.❤️

[@debrasherron2843]

The flower arrangements are beautiful, you have that special touch Laura. Benjamin's arrangements are pretty too, he did an awesome job with the pumpkin arrangement.

[@marthabradas8873]

Gosh, I love your fireplace!!! It also seems very well made and very sturdy! You should see the fireplaces that go into some new construction, yours stand so far above those! To have one built like yours, well I cannot imagine how much that would cost! Your floral arrangements are really spectacular! Thanks for taking us along today, your video made me start getting excited for the Thanksgiving holiday upcoming!

[@susantobelknight]

Wow! That fireplace is GORGEOUS! I love the stacked stone. And the grate is positively antique-y and interesting. I love the layers and tiers. Enjoy it! It’s amazing! I wouldn’t change a thing! And such beautiful flower arrangements! 🤩🙌

[@carlas872]

Your arrangements are so beautiful! Could you please give us an update on how they look closer to Thanksgiving? I'd love to see how the flowers dried. Benjamin is the sweetest little guy. I love his arrangements too!

[@steedcol]

Your fireplace is a work of art.

[@wendydana8642]

How? How do you have this much energy?! The arrangements are stunning and definitely giving me food for thought on my seed purchases which have been ongoing for a couple of months. I hope you keep this up for years as I can't wait to see how the kids grow and become ever more creative. Benjamin obviously well on his way!

[@nancyschwartz5665]

The Hydrangea background at 11 minutes is amazing!!!!

[@beth8234]

When I saw you picking the petals off of the echinacea, I was thinking, "he loves me, he loves me not". LOL When I saw Benjamin out there with you I guessed he was making an arrangement as well. He's such a sweet boy!

[@tinawynn9417]

Greatjob Benjamin!!! Your flower arrangements are so pretty!!! Laura... the flower arrangements for your mantle are breathtaking!!! Your family will so enjoy them for the holidays!!!

[@patriciawelch8484]

You arrangements are beautiful. The fireplace is Awesome. I do wish you would contact This Old House when you are ready to remodel your house. Everything they do is attention to detail and done perfectly. . They would love your fire place. In watching this old house for 40 seasons I have never seen a fireplace like it. They only hire the best and try to get people in your area. Love watching you every morning with my coffee. Keep up the good work.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

The flower arrangements look beautiful. How cute that Benjamin made some arrangements as well!!!

[@prayonkreutz2398]

Our Fireplace was built in 1976 with the Orange field stone. We don't want to get rid of it because there is bicentennial coins in the grout on the hearth & the mantle has Ranch Brands burned into the wood. It's Gorgeous, except for the Orange! I recently took after it & used wood stain on the rock & grout with a rag. It Really turned out nice & the Orange is gone. I watched a ton of YT videos first.

[@angelaengler2387]

I have wormy apples too, I don’t care for apple sauce so I may attempt to make apple pie filling 🍎 My daughter was enlisted to make eleven flower arrangements for her friends baby shower this past weekend so we cut flowers from my garden and she supplemented with a few store bought stems, they turned out pretty but not perfect but she said everyone loved the bouquets and they matched the decorations for the shower perfectly 😀Thanks to Laura and her skills in floral arranging I have learned some things but certainly am not even close to being as good as she is!😍

[@vanessachavez8161]

Ooh Laura, your mantle arrangements are gorgeous!!! You have an eye for seeing flower stems on what works and what doesn't, and create a stunning floral arrangement.

[@shannonshunk8897]

That was a good hang. So fun! After all these years of watching your video's, it is like hanging out with a old friend. Things are nice, cozy, and easy. Thank you all you do. ❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Scammer

[@kasssandragmc]

Those vases are gorgeous and bring all the colors of your fireplace, paint and wood come together. So lovely.

[@lindadm8335]

You could easily use a white wash or, even better, a concrete stain to change your fireplace stone. It is a nice structure. I've used both. A white wash to transform a very similar fireplace and mixed varying amounts of white and charcoal stain applied carefully to individual bricks on stone pillars. Two of my easier and cheaper projects that really made a huge difference.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It’s not good for the stone or bricks, though.

[@macha1617]

I love homemade applesauce. My grand parents and mother and aunts have all used a foley food mill. Cut the bad spots out cut then in chunks and cook them. Less loss of apples and much quicker and a beautiful color from the peel. Don’t peel. Use foley food mill. My dad told me 50 years ago that the foley was allowed to have the steel during ww2 because it helped produce more food. I have a 50 year old one and it still works.

[@laurajeffcoat4731]

Absolutely gorgeous flower arrangements Laura. I think your Benjamin has your eye for arrangements. Love scavenger hunts I bet you had a blast. Samantha was a big help with harvesting the apples for the apple sauce. Amazing job 👍

[@janinewagoner2433]

I LOVE your fireplace. It has so much warmth and coziness because of the way you decorate beautifully. I know sometimes we need a change...Thank you for sharing your beautiful family and welcoming home.

[@juelclyne7392]

Laura, the mantle pieces are absolutely gorgeous 😍❤

[@HealedandThriving]

There is nothing you can’t do! I love that you share your talents with us. Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@lisalundstrom1591]

Oh my goodness, those arrangements with the pumpkins and the paint color on the wall look so pretty! Just gorgeous!

[@eleanormarcellus8676]

Mantel is absolutely beautiful and kudos to Benjamin for his stunnung contributions. Good apple pickin Samanths Grace.

[@pprata7793]

Gorgeous flower arrangements, as per Laura's usual work!! Such talent!!

[@pathardin7580]

Your fireplace is gorgeous! I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@pambuehler6402]

Your arrangements are beautiful, as they always are! Laura, you are a talented woman!

[@marmaladesunrise]

A very sweet video. The apple sauce recipe sounds so Autumnal. Precious children with precious parents. So enriching to see. Thank you Laura & Aaron for being such a wonderful example of what can be accomplished with team work.

[@bonnieray388]

Stunning floral arrangement!

[@frozenmixedvegetable]

Stunning arrangements Laura as usual! Strawflowers are native here in Australia so I'm trying my hand this year in the cut flower garden to see if they do as well for me here (one should hope lol)... Also low key bit jealous of Bethany's pigs, bet they're lovin life off GA scraps 😂😂

[@pamnapier-uhl1362]

Such good information! According to Wikipedia THRIPS are listed as predators of the codling moth. I blows my mind that something so damaging to one area can benefit another but that is gardening isn’t it!

[@simplicity_007]

Talk about "coddling" the moths by getting rid of the thrips (at least keeping them very busy) and providing them with wonderful apples! They must have felt like they were in Heaven this year!😊

[@davidhorwood6741]

Benjamin you are talented like your mum. How wonderful!