Rustic Blossom Acres

10/10/2026

A little helper in the garden! 🐝✨

​Spotted this gorgeous bumblebee taking a well-deserved rest on one of our young apple trees today.

​Pollinators like this hard worker are the heartbeat of Rustic Blossom Acres. Without them, our fruit trees, wildflowers, and garden beds wouldn't thrive the way they do!

​What pollinator friends have you noticed in your garden lately? Let us know below! 👇

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10/03/2026

The Unsung Gym Bros of Rustic Blossom Acres! 🏋️‍♂️🪲✨

Move over, gym bro—this guy doesn't skip leg day!

​We spotted one of nature’s hardest workers carefully maneuvering its prize across the dirt today. This little roller dung beetle (often called a "tumblebug") is taking out the trash and building our soil all in one shift.

​While they might not be the flashiest critters on the property, these tiny soil superheroes are absolute powerhouses for homestead ecosystem health:
-​Natural Fertilizer: They roll up manure and bury it deep underground, enriching the root zones naturally.
-​Soil Aeration: Their tunneling loosens up the dirt, improving drainage and root growth.
-​Pest Control: By breaking down manure quickly, they interrupt the life cycle of annoying flies and pests.

​Building healthy soil isn't just about what we plant—it's about supporting the microscopic and insect life beneath our feet. Every time we spot beneficial insects like this doing their job, it’s a rewarding reminder of how incredible nature's setup really is. Healthy soil = happy homestead! 🌿🌾

​Drop a 🪲 in the comments if you love seeing beneficial insects working their magic!
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09/27/2026

🍂 THANK YOU, DUNCAN & THE SIMMONS CENTER! 🍂

​What a fantastic weekend at Fall Fest 2026!
​We want to extend a huge thank you to the staff and organizers at the Simmons Center for hosting such a smooth, well-run event and for taking such great care of all the local vendors.

​And to everyone who stopped by the Rustic Blossom Acres booth—whether you bought a piece of wire-wrapped jewelry, or just chatted with us—thank you for supporting our work! Seeing our local community come out to support small makers always means the world to us.

​We had such a wonderful time and definitely hope to be back for future shows at the Simmons Center! 🍁✨

09/26/2026

09/25/2026

🍁 WE ARE OPEN AT FALL FEST 2026! 🍁

​Doors are open, and the Rustic Blossom Acres booth is all set up and ready at the Simmons Center in Duncan!

​Come browse our handcrafted wire-wrapped fine jewelry, semi-precious gemstone necklaces, bracelets, and unique artisan pieces in person. Don't forget to check out the show’s silent auction table to place your bid on our featured piece!

​📍 Location: Simmons Center | 1330 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan, OK
🗓 Today (Friday, Sept 25): 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓 Tomorrow (Saturday, Sept 26): 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

​Stop by, say hi, and support local makers! We can't wait to see you! 💎✨

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09/25/2026

✨ Fall Fest 2026 is officially here, and we can’t wait to see you! ✨

​Stop by the Rustic Blossom Acres booth at Fall Fest 2026 in Duncan, Oklahoma today and tomorrow (September 25–26). We're showcasing our habdcrafted wire-wrapped fune jewelry and unique semi-precious femstone pieces. Whether you're starting your holiday shopping early, yreting yourself to something special, or just stopping by to say hi, we'd love to see you!t

💎 Featured Silent Auction Item:
Take a look at our hand-crafted wire-wrapped tiger’s eye heart pendant featured in today’s silent auction! Photos don't do the warm glow of this piece justice—come by to see it in person and place your bid before the auction closes!

Event Details:
📍 Location: Simmons Center | 1330 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan, OK 73533
🗓 Friday, Sept 25th: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, Sept 26th: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

​Come support local makers, bid on some incredible auction items, and check out what we've been crafting. We can't wait to see you! 🍁✨

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09/23/2026

🍁 2 DAYS TO GO! Kick Off Fall with Rustic Blossom Acres! 🍁

Seasonal shows are officially back, and we are so excited to kick off our vendor lineup right here at home in Duncan for Fall Fest 2026!

We’ll be set up at the Simmons Center showcasing our handcrafted wire-wrapped fine jewelry and unique semi-precious gemstone pieces. Whether you're starting your holiday shopping early, treating yourself to something special, or just stopping by to say hi, we'd love to see you!

✨ SPECIAL AUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT: ✨
We are donating one of our handcrafted pieces to the show's auction! We will be revealing the mystery piece Friday morning right before the doors open, so keep an eye on our page to see what's up for grabs! 💎🎁

Event Details:
📍 Location: Simmons Center | 1330 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan, OK 73533
🗓 Friday, Sept 25th: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🗓 Saturday, Sept 26th: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come support local makers, bid on some incredible auction items, and check out what we've been crafting. Hope to see you there! 🍁✨

08/24/2026

Kick Off Fall with Rustic Blossom Acres! 🍂💎

Seasonal shows are officially back, and we are so excited to kick off our vendor lineup right here at home in Duncan for Fall Fest 2026!

We’ll be set up at the Simmons Center showcasing our handcrafted fine jewelry and unique semi-precious gemstone pieces. Whether you're starting your holiday shopping early, treating yourself to something special, or just stopping by to say hi, we'd love to see you!

Event Details:

📍 Location: Simmons Center | 1330 Chisholm Trail Pkwy, Duncan, OK 73533

🗓️ Friday, Sept 25th: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

🗓️ Saturday, Sept 26th: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Come support local makers and check out what we've been crafting. Hope to see you there! ✨🌾

08/23/2026

Homestead Reality Check: Why We Pause Summer Breeding at Rustic Blossom Acres ☀️🐇

We get asked all the time if we breed our rabbits during the summer months! While we love growing our herd, the extreme Southwest Oklahoma heat means we take an intentional pause—and here is a peek into why and how we run things here on the homestead.

Many people don't realize that heat sterilization is a very real issue for bucks that aren’t kept in climate-controlled quarters. When high temperatures hit, male rabbits experience temporary sterility, and it can take 60 to 90 days of cooler weather for them to fully recover and become viable again.

Now, TAMUK rabbits were specifically bred at Texas A&M University-Kingsville to handle southern humidity and high heat much better than traditional breeds—featuring larger ears with thin fur to dump body heat naturally. But even with a heat-hardy composite breed, biology is biology!

Over time, we’ve fine-tuned a solid cooling system that keeps our fluffle safe, comfortable, and thriving through the hottest months. But when it comes to breeding, we put their health and long-term well-being first.

Our official rule? We will be holding off on breeding until outdoor temperatures remain a consistent 80°F or below.

Quality care and healthy rabbits are always worth the wait! Thank you all for supporting our ethical homestead practices, and stay tuned for fall litter announcements.

Drop a comment below if you're on the waitlist for fall! 👇🌾