Farm Star Mary's Blog

If you are like me, you have been wanting more balance, less stress, more peace. That's what you will find here. Let me share with you my vision of farm-to-wellness for us all!

One way to feel festive is by having a delicious sweet treat on hand, and this is one perfect and decadent holiday goodie from a Mother & son duo from Pennsylvania. Their company? Sugar Plum - how perfect is that?!

Every year, I anticipate the mouth-watering strawberries that are absolute bliss – extra sweet, juicy, delicious and bursting with flavor. They're only available during the winter season, and grown by the passionate family farmers that comprise the Florida Strawberry Growers Association. I have visited with them myself and found the passion for Florida strawberries first-hand! What makes them special? Let's dig in!

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Peri & Sons' Farms asks you to BEE Aware! See how you can help influence which breast cancer charity association will receive their large annual donation. BONUS: You'll get a buzz-worthy gift, too!

If you are in tune with your body, you might find that stress and life can sometimes take its toll on it! That's why I was excited for a new type of snack line that's geared to help a body function at its best, depending on which goal you might have, one delicious snack at a time.

I was inspired by how one early and damaging bitter frost brought a whole community of Washington apple farmers and their families together to save an apple crop. Did it work? Kind of ... but these Starr Ranch Growers are resilient. Organic apple growing asks even more of these passionate farmers.

Even though it's been a low-key summer due to everything going on, I still am active outside and on-the-go. That's why I was thrilled to discover these two new varieties of a healthy, favorite snack I've loved! They are the perfect “ones” to take with me!

Tired of cooking? Me too! That's why I want to share these new Minute Mashers™ with you to help you create a home-cooked meal in just a few minutes.

Get schooled on what it takes to grow a watermelon from start to finish!

We came together with our friends from Green Giant™ Fresh to bring a little help to these hard-working folks.