Country Woman

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Horsing Around • A pony’s decorated collar makes a bountiful fall wreath.

Pick Your Own • There’s pumpkin spice and everything nice in this collection.

Grateful to Give Back • Susan Seymour is glad to give up part of her holiday so others have a happy Thanksgiving.

Pet-Friendly Flora • Ensure a healthy home for animals and plants alike.

Warm & Cozy Cup • Wrap your hands around a mug of this comforting fall treat.

Antique Chic • When Mendy and Frankie Waller retired, they moved 30 miles outside Austin and named their new home the Tin Star Ranch to honor Frankie’s days as a law enforcement officer. Now they use the land to garden—and their elegantly rustic home to enjoy all farm life has to offer.

Put Your Garden to Bed • For a healthy spring landscape, spend a fall weekend winterizing your yard.

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Gorgeous Gourds • Decorate pumpkins without carving, so they’ll stick around through Thanksgiving.

Vintage Tech • While yesterday’s technology may seem quaint in today’s digital world, these devices have caught on with collectors.

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Nana’s Guidance • The perfect pastry is pieced together with a grandma’s love.

4 WAYS FOR Winter Squash • Mashed, roasted, stuffed or baked, these varied and versatile gourds fit perfectly on the Thanksgiving table.

Ways to Cook Winter Squash • This fall favorite tastes great no matter how you turn up the heat.

BOWLED OVER • Wow the judges and win your community’s next chili cook-off with one of these zippy recipes.

BACK TO BAKING SEASON • Fall’s cooler temps give a reason to preheat the oven and create comforting classics you can really warm up to.

Building Trust • Taming range-wild animals takes a lot of patience, a big heart and a rubber pan of grain. Sharon Gill has all three in her toolkit.

Fall for Chestnuts • An accidental farmer shares her love for this cozy seasonal snack.

Cooking with Chestnuts • If you’re lucky enough to find fresh chestnuts, Sandy Harrison has some suggestions for preparing and enjoying them.

Teacher’s Pet • A friendly chicken helps out in the classroom.

This Little Piggy Stayed Home • The perfect plan for loading hogs was a little muddy from the start.

Fall Color • It’s time for reflection in the brilliant light of autumn.

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Craft Your Thanks • Turn an old frame into a visual message of gratitude.

This Texas ranch had everything Mendy Waller was looking for.