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

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

[@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!!!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@bunnynorway]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!🥰😍💖

[@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!

[@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!

[@kitstah9741]

Good morning!🌻🐝

[@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.

[@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.❤️

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@pharmgirl1955]

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

[@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!

[@be_you2023]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@laraemitchell9064]

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

[@ambernible9760]

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

[@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. ❤🍎🍏

[@heatherw.2751]

Good morning everyone!!!

[@pomme800]

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

[@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 😊❤❤❤❤

[@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.

[@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.

[@foxflower9560]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@JimRedding-z1k]

Your ability to put these arrangements together is great I I guess my brain just isn't wired for that! They always look so perfect!!

[@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!

[@MagdalenaArroyo-cd4ff]

Pedro and his crew would accomplish a wonderful job on that fireplace…

[@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 🙌

[@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! 🤩🙌

[@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?

[@CB-du6zf]

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

[@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.❤️

[@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.

[@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 ❤

[@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.

[@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 😊😊.

[@Jean9-52]

I LOVE that fireplace as is!!

[@katiedc8239]

Me too! Oh I hope they don't paint it!

[@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.

[@sherrybrown4340]

Have you thought about painting the fireplace? Pretty in same color as the room. Your arrangements are stunning!

[@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!🧡

[@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!

[@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.

[@pathardin7580]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@bjbrown6488]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@BeNobody1111]

If you wanted to lighten your kitchen fireplace, you could do a limewash over that brick. I’m a designer. I just recently did it on my brick and it turned out lovely. I used Keim limewash. It’s a European company with amazing products. If you have any questions let me know! May want to paint a couple walls as well to brighten the rest of the room up. Love your show! Love you! My 11 year old and I watch you every morning on the way to school. ❤

[@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!

[@davidhorwood6741]

Benjamin you are talented like your mum. How wonderful!

[@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!!!

[@rosemarythyme6351]

LOVE your autumn bouquets on the mantle and Benjamin definitely has your flare for design! That's three generations of designers in your family, if not more! 🏵🌾🍂 Have you ever considered painting or staining your fireplace and hearth? You can also install brick veneer in colors/textures with a non-orange palette. Your landscape guy does such a great job with rock, I wonder if he would take on the job? That might be a stretch, but I keep thinking how you always say that if a plant isn't pleasing you in the garden, change it out for another. The same applies to your fireplace, right? Change it, or modify it. 😊

[@juelclyne7392]

Laura, the mantle pieces are absolutely gorgeous 😍❤

[@kiwigal8134]

Laura, those flower arrangements are amazing! I've always loved all 3 fireplaces in your home. So different and so unique. Give me beautiful old character homes anyday!💜

[@AmandaStone-wk3uv]

Such beautiful arrangements for the mantle! Benjamin did a wonderful job with his arrangements, as well! Such a creative young man.

[@juliaoatway8743]

The celosia looks perfect in these arrangements.

[@carmenmarcinkiewicz7149]

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

[@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.

[@stevewahls8434]

Like grandpa used to say “if you are what you eat then them worms are just apples.” As he’d take another bite.

[@ritasicari7518]

LOL

[@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 ❣️❣️❣️🤗💥

[@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

[@maryschaefer9371]

The fall arrangements are beautiful! Have you ever thought of white washing the stacked stone on the fireplace? Lol Benjamin loves those orange zinnias!!

[@bonnieray388]

Stunning floral arrangement!

[@rachelkohler2019]

You could always paint the stone if you don't like the color of the fireplace. You've done a great job of incorporating it into the space

[@jaimeflowersashley9380]

It is so funny to me, your fireplace doesn’t read as orange to me! It is just rock. I think the green on the walls helps mitigate it. Personally I love it, but it isn’t my house, and you have such good taste, so I trust your judgment!

[@aaltjegrant4018]

Fireplace insert is so special I understand it prolly looks tired buts it’s so distinctive and great looking!

[@pambuehler6402]

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

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

The mantle with the flower arrangements and pumpkins turned out so beautiful!

[@Lovegardening27]

Beautiful flower arrangements. High five Benjamin! Looking forward for Christmas decoration videos ❤

[@kathystafford6668]

Those are beautiful Laura and Benjamin 's are beautiful as well , he has a talent there momma !

[@JosephFournier-c2e]

I would recommend Surround Kaolin Clay.......it will keep your apples beautiful and pest free!!

[@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.

[@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!😊

[@lindaheter6350]

Absolutely beautiful flower arrangements Laura you are very talented! I love everything you do. The apple sauce looked delicious. The best is home made for sure. And Benjamin is certainly talented! I love how he made his flower arrangements. You are truly blessed with a beautiful family. love your videos 😊

[@RosemaryFoat-xg4wj]

Arrangements are gorgeous! Entire mantle looks amazing ❤as well as Benjamin’s arrangements

[@Blake.Cooper]

B-Man has his Momma's eye for beauty!

[@debtheweb7175]

The flower arrangements are just beautiful!

[@deezahm9143]

🍂Good morning! Delicious applesauce and beautiful fall decor, thank you Laura🧡🎃🍎🍁

[@eleanormarcellus8676]

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

[@cathybehler4893]

Flower arrangements are beautiful and I like your fire place. Benjamin's did a great job on his arrangements also, great job Benjamin.

[@vickiemifflin2854]

😱oh my goodness. Absolutely beautiful arrangements. What an amazing talent you have. I love your fireplace and all the fall stuff just enhances its beauty. I love the more rustic side of things so I understand not everyone has that taste. You make it beautiful no matter what. Thanks for sharing and I bet your sweet babies loved the nature hunt. What a fun thing to plan with them.

[@judymckerrow6720]

Since Pedro is a stone mason maybe he can somehow quick fix the fireplace with the mantle? At least make it look nice for several more years? 🎃🍁🍂💚🙃

[@ritasicari7518]

Good suggestion.

[@joannghram5832]

Benjamin’s bouquets were beautiful too❤

[@sandimcwilliams5965]

Hi Laura, I so enjoy watching your videos every day! Although gardening is not really my thing I can’t wait to see what you are going to do next. The pond is outstanding. I am envious of your ability to grow your own food and the way you make the most of what you grow. I also make apple sauce very similar to yours ( although I buy the apples). I freeze mine in zip loc bags. It works really well and gives me the freedom to customize the amount in each bag. If you have the freezer space you may want to give it a try. Thank you for sharing your passion and your loving family with us.

[@cindyannefontenot]

Benjamin is such a sweetie! I pray he always stays that way. ❤ Have you considered doing a lime wash or another treatment over the stonework that you don’t care for on your main fireplace?

[@NewDimension7]

Good afternoon Apple plant it's nice showing. Harvest time in beautiful garden, Dried flowers very beautiful ornament for decoration ideas. Awesome. Thanks You

[@amarie693]

After you take your beautiful fall decorations off your mantle you could do some kind of paint or paint wash over the stones to get rid of the orange tones. You may create something so beautiful that you won’t want to replace them. I so enjoy your videos everyday, thank you!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It’s bad for the brick or stone, though.

[@catistokes]

Oh my goodness Samantha is the cutest!

[@micheleg1744]

I think your fireplace is gorgeous! I agree with a straight wooden mantle and the scroll around the fire is a bit much but the brick color with the color of your walls is beautiful. And of course all your decorative details make it so elegant!

[@marilynkimbrel2743]

Love Benjamin's arrangements, pretty darn good for a small boy!