Archive for August 2020
Snap Peas and Sweet Corn Succotash
Sylvester the Cat gave succotash a bad rap. Turns out, this veggie-based side dish is both quick to make and packed with flavor. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2…
Read MoreHow to Bring Plants Indoors
While we may know how to handle Iowa winters, not all our plants do. Here’s how to transition houseplants back indoors! We all need a vacation once in a…
Read MoreShrimp With Summer Veggies and Herbs
Use up some of your ripe summer veggies with this succulent seafood supper! INGREDIENTS: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined Kosher salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin…
Read MoreHow to Grow Apples in Zone 5
Here are some bite-sized tips for growing your own apples! As the star of countless songs and idioms, apples are right near the top of America’s favorite fruit. And…
Read MoreSpruce Up your Work/Study Space with Houseplants
These houseplants will enhance concentration, spark creativity, and provide fresh air—just what you need when you’re working/studying! When you’re in work/study mode (or supposed to be in work/study mode),…
Read MorePickled Tomatoes
These tangy, perfectly-seasoned pickled tomatoes are a great way to turn a bumper crop into a long-lasting, homemade condiment you can enjoy all winter or gift to friends and family.…
Read MoreStorm Damage Recovery Guide
Monday’s storm wreaked havoc across 3 states. Here are some tips for safe clean up and disposal of yard waste. The storm that swept through much of Iowa, Illinois,…
Read MoreGrilled Gnocchi and Vegetables
Flavorful garden vegetables contrast beautifully with melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi in this family-pleasing entree. INGREDIENTS: 20 skewers, soaked in water at least 30 minutes if wooden 3 cloves garlic, minced 4…
Read MoreBlueberry Cherry Pandowdy
You’ll be starstruck by this fancy-looking, but remarkably easy-to-make, berry dessert. INGREDIENTS: 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 3 cups fresh or frozen…
Read MoreMid Summer Annuals that will Revive your Planters!
In the heat of the summer, our once lush planters can start to look a little droopy. Here are some tips to refresh them. If you filled your planters…
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