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Fall is officially here!

Tips and Tricks for Making Muscadine Jelly

Instructions on how to make the perfect Muscadine Jelly. Muscadine grapes are at their peak and many people are preserving their wonderful flavor by making homemade jelly. Muscadine jelly is a fall favorite so we are re-sharing this sought-after recipe!

Make the Perfect Muscadine Jelly

Growing, Harvesting, and Curing Ornamental Gourds

Gourds have been cultivated for thousands of years. While once a utilitarian item, they are now showing up in painted crafts, birdhouses, or scattered around with pumpkins and mums for fall décor.


While it is too late to grow them this year, you can plan ahead for next season.

Tips for Growing & Curing Gourds

Get the Most Out of Fresh Pears

Nothing welcomes the end of summer and the beginning of fall like a pear! Fresh, juicy pears are in season from early fall through the beginning of winter. So, there is plenty of time to enjoy this versatile fruit.


Get tips for selecting, storing, and preserving pears. And don't miss our bonus pear butter and pear preserves recipe.

Enjoy in-season pears!
pear jam

Arkansas Fresh Series - Apples

Apples ripen and are available fresh August through October in Arkansas, and can be used in pies, muffins, cakes, salads, or eaten fresh.


Whether you're cooking or preserving them, there's an apple variety that will suit your needs.

Cooking & Preserving Apple Tips
red apples in woven basket with fall leaves

Should I bake, boil, or microwave fresh pumpkin?

Everywhere you look, you see pumpkins. There are white ones, big ones, small ones, and even Cinderella pumpkins!


Which is best for baking or eating? And what's the best method for cooking them?

Pumpkin Cooking Tips
preparing fresh pumpkin

Fruits and Vegetables In View, Better For You!

You’ve heard the phrase, “Out of sight, out of mind.” Well, how about we put a fresh take on that old saying? It’s time to put those fruits and veggies front and center in the fridge and kitchen counter!


But what fruits and veggies can you leave out on the counter? Check out our AR Foods blog to find out!

Best Ways to Store Produce
apple, tomato, and peach on counter

Fall Resources for Farm and Family

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Looking for free autumn resources for your home? Check out our solutions to manage fall leaves, transition your garden, save for holiday spending, and prepare for the winter months ahead.

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