Tend & Terra

04/22/2026

👉🏻The danger of frost 🧊 is OVER and that means that these transplants need to go!

My heirloom San Marzano tomatoes are USDA organic, non-gmo, and I grow them from seed 🫶🏼 They are fertilized only with organic, hydrolyzed fish and seaweed fertilizer. They come with transplant and care instructions to ensure you get the most and best quality fruits 🍅

$8/ transplant or 3/$22

1. Comment how many you want
2. Send Venmo payment to Alyssa-Hoefer or message to set up alternate payment
3. I’ll respond to your comment, and message to set up pick up, or meet up. OR I can deliver right to your doorstep 🚚 🚪, depending on location (minimum purchase of 3️⃣ for delivery) 📦

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If you’ve ever wondered why certain tomato sauces taste richer, sweeter, and somehow more vibrant, you’ve likely enjoyed the magic of San Marzano tomatoes. Hailed as the world’s finest tomato, San Marzano has achieved near-mythic status in both Italian and American kitchens and is THE gold standard for chefs and homecooks alike 🍅

What Makes San Marzano Tomatoes Different?

-Shape and Texture: San Marzanos are slender and oblong with fewer seeds and thicker flesh than most varieties.

-Taste Profile: They are prized for their balanced sweetness, low acidity, and rich, meaty texture. The result is a tomato that delivers complex, lingering flavors.

-Low Water Content: Less water and more flesh yield a thick, concentrated sauce with less cooking time and no need for extra sugar.

-Peeling and Handling: The thin skin makes them easy to peel and perfect for canning whole—ensuring vibrant flavor and texture are preserved.

What truly separates San Marzano tomatoes is their taste. Unlike many common supermarket varieties, San Marzanos achieve a remarkable harmony of sweet and tangy notes due to their cultivation in volcanic soil and traditional Italian agricultural methods . Their naturally lower acidity is complemented by a higher concentration of natural sugars and umami compounds, making them an unrivaled base for sauces, soups, and fresh dishes .

04/13/2026

Calling all plants lovers, AND all wanna be plant lovers 🤭

🪴 Zz Plants 🪴

Cream/Sabel clay pot w/Zz- $35
Nova/Gray quilted ceramic pot w/Zz- $40
Beige/brown large plastic pot w/Zz- $25
Sand small plastic pot w/Zz- $20

🫶🏼Care cards Include heart🫶🏼
Comment to get yours before they’re gone!!!!

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🕰️ Set it and forget it 🕰️

The ZZ plant is often called the "King of Neglect." It is one of the few plants that thrives in windowless offices or hallways because its thick, waxy leaves are experts at retaining moisture.

It’s perfect for busy people, or even thise who travel because it can easily go a month without a drop of water. In fact, the fastest way to kill a ZZ is by caring for it too much (overwatering). If you aren't sure if it needs water, wait another week—it won't mind!

The standard ZZ plant typically reaches a height of 2 to 3 feet indoors. While it is a slow grower, it eventually creates a dramatic, architectural silhouette. Because the stems are thick and heavy with water, older, taller stems might begin to arch gracefully outward, giving the plant a wide, lush footprint.

Growth Patterns: The "Spear" Surprise
ZZ plants don't grow leaf-by-leaf like a vine. Instead, they send up new shoots called "spears."

Expansion: As the plant matures, it naturally grows new rhizomes underground. These "bulbs" will slowly multiply and crowd the pot, which is why ZZ plants are famous for occasionally warping or even cracking plastic grower pots when they get too big!

The Cluster: Over time, these rhizomes clump together to form a massive underground energy bank.

A single healthy rhizome can produce multiple shoots (usually 1 to 3 at a time), but it doesn't send them all up at once.

Strategic Growth: The rhizome decides when to "invest" its stored energy into a new spear based on the light and nutrients it receives.

Lushness: The more rhizomes there are in the pot, the more "active sites" there are for new spears to emerge, which is how a small starter plant eventually becomes a thick, bushy floor plant.

The Wait: You might see zero growth for months, then suddenly, a bright green spear will poke out of the soil; and then another. And then another.

The Spurt: Once a spear appears, it grows incredibly fast—sometimes inches in a week—before unfurling its leaves all at once.

The Transformation: New shoots are a beautiful, vibrant neon green. As they mature over a few weeks, they harden and turn the classic deep, dark emerald color.

Propagation: A Lesson in Patience
One of the coolest things about the ZZ is its multiple ways to multiply:

Leaf Cuttings: You can literally stick a single fallen leaf into soil. It will eventually grow its own tiny "potato" (rhizome) and roots. Warning: This is a slow-motion miracle that can take 6–9 months!

Stem Cuttings: Placing a full stem in water or soil is faster, but still takes patience.
Division: This is the quickest way. When the plant gets too big for its pot, you can gently pull the "potatoes" apart and give each one its own home.

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The first picture is a mature Zz before division, and what yours will grow to look like 😍 The second shows the a newly emerged “spear”.

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

These two new beauties are headed out for the first time today 😍

What flavors do you want to see on the menu next!? 

If you are someone who has ordered from me, and you liked what you got, please help a local girl out and leave a review 🫶🏼

04/08/2026

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04/07/2026

🙌🏻You all asked, and I heard you 🙌🏻

🧀 🌶️ Jalapeño Cheddar Bagels are. HERE!

Don’t forget- I use ONLY the highest quality, premium ingredients and it’s no different for these tasty additions 😍

I hand-brine fresh jalapeños for two days to not only avoid any chemical preservatives, but to achieve a brightened, vinegary snap that perfectly cuts through the sharp richness of hand-cubed block Cabot cheddar giving a concentrated flavor with a zesty finish.

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Also introducing this week:

Berry + Botanical 🫐 🍋 🌿

Tangy sourdough discard infused with bursting blueberries that’s flavor is enhanced by being perfectly paired with bright lemon zest, and the very subtle, woody aroma of fresh thyme.

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➡️York and Lincoln delivery drop⬅️
Limited slots available so snag yours now!
York: Thursday 4/9
Lincoln: Friday 4/10

Drop a comment with your order and we’ll work out the deets!

-Treat your office peeps 😜 and support local-

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Available this week:

-Jalapeño Cheddar 🤤 ⬅️ (this is the one you want 😜)
-Berry + Botanical ⬅️ (actually THIS is probably the one you want 😍)
-Plain
-Everything Bagel

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Pre-order only:

Orders must be in by 5pm WEDNESDAY

*Bagels should be consumed within 12 hours for MAX freshness, but are good for 3 days after purchase as no chemical preservatives are used*

$4/bagel
$20 per half dozen

Feel free to share this post and remind everyone to “Support. Local. Everything”🫶🏼

*stock photo- but don’t worry, this one pails in comparison 😉 *

04/02/2026

🐰 Happy Easter Friday 🐣

⬇️ Impromtu Small bagel
drop in York FRIDAY ⬇️

👉🏻Between 9am/10am👈🏻

I’ve got room for another 1️⃣ , maybe 2️⃣ orders (pending size/flavor(s)) ‼️

Limited flavors for tomorrow:
-Plain
-Everything Bagel
-Honey Black Walnut

$20 minimum for delivery

$4 per bagel
$20 per half dozen

How about it York!?

04/02/2026

Baking since 3 AM on less than three hours of sleep has me feeling silly 🤪 🥱

A huge, thank you to those of you who ordered from me- I ‘m not sure that I really had any expectations, so you guys blew me away in the best way possible 🥳 

And thank you to anyone who was understanding enough, and willing to wait another day for an order.

Though it might not look like a lot, making 40 homemade bagels is not for the faint of heart ♥️ 

04/01/2026

➡️York and Lincoln delivery drop⬅️
Thursday 4/2

🥯 Fresh baked bagels 🥯
Treat your office 😜 and support local

York:
-Pick up for small orders at 9:30am near Dollar fresh.
-Delivery for orders over $20 between 9:30am and 10am depending on exact location.

Lincoln:
-Pick up for small orders between 7am and 7:30am near 70th and Cornhusker
-Message to schedule delivery for orders over $20 (may be a $5 delivery charge depending on exact location)

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Available this week:

-Everything bagel
-Plain
-Cinnamon French Toast Crunch
-Honey Black Walnut

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Pre-order only:
Orders must be in by 9pm WEDNESDAY!!
*Bagels should be consumed within 12 hours for MAX freshness, but are good for 3 days after purchase as no chemical preservatives are used*

$4/bagel
$20 per half dozen
Message for larger quantities.

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼Get your first bagel 🆓 ‼️👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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03/31/2026

Official first delivery made in York 🥳

This order complete with cream cheese 🥯 😜

Due to my current … fluid hours at work I may be doing another York date this week!

Treat your office with some fresh baked, local made bagels with limited and quality ingredients 🫶🏼

Drop a comment if you need some fresh, warm bagels in your life ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️