Posts by Carisa Ownby

Garlic bulbs and cloves on a wood table

Farm

Farm Facts: Garlic

Versatile and flavorful garlic is used in a variety of dishes worldwide. Learn more about this fan favorite flavoring.

Woman stands with a freshly cut Christmas tree

Farm

An Indiana Christmas Tree Livens Up Celebrations

There are many benefits to purchasing a live Christmas tree, including supporting Indiana farmers while creating wonderful holiday memories.

A couple admires the lights at A Merry Prairie Holiday

Travel

A Merry Prairie Holiday Celebrates Christmases Past

A Merry Prairie Holiday at Conner Prairie combines the magic of the season with historical and modern classics.

Pumpkins

Events

Fall Events in Indiana

These fall events will have you traveling throughout Indiana to enjoy the autumn beauty and festivities.

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Parke County Covered Bridge Festival attendees

Travel

Fall Fun at the Parke County Covered Bridge Festival

The 10-day festival is the perfect way to enjoy all things fall with arts and crafts, food and foliage throughout the county.

A slice of pie from Rolling Pin Bakehouse

Food

Rolling Pin Bakehouse Honors Family Tradition

Dig into a slice of fall family tradition from Rolling Pin Bakehouse, where delicious made-in-Indiana pies take center stage.

The Sweetgum Spot owner Katie Brandt with her daughter in matching crochet headbands

Made in Indiana

Made in Indiana: The Sweetgum Spot

Rooted in a family of makers, Katie Brandt started The Sweetgum Spot, a business that reflects her childhood roots.

Green lima beans

Farm

Farm Facts: Lima Beans

First cultivated more than 5,000 years ago, lima beans (often referred to as butter beans) have quite an intriguing history.

My Indiana Home Summer 2026 Cover

the magazine