Archive for October 2020
Prize Winning Pumpkin Bread
You may want to bake a double or triple batch as this delicious treat won’t last long on the plate! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp. ground…
Read MoreHow to Care for Moth Orchids
Don’t be intimidated by your moth orchid’s delicate-looking flowers. Keeping them happier is easier than you think—just follow these basic care tips! There’s a good chance the elegant stems and unique, vibrant blooms of a moth orchid has captured your attention at some point or other! These beautiful orchids have become exceptionally popular houseplants…
Read MoreHow to Properly Clean and Store Outdoor Pots
Properly cleaning and storing pots in the winter sets you up for success in the spring! Cleaning outdoor pots might not be the most glamorous part of gardening, but it sure is an important one. Gardening in containers is all about creating a favorable environment for plants, one that has nutrient-rich soil and is…
Read MoreCaramel Apple Cookies
Who needs Halloween candy when you have these chewy, flavor-packed cookies? INGREDIENTS: ½ cup butter, softened 1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon apple pie spice ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg ½ cup apple juice 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 large tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored,…
Read MoreHow to Preserve Your Vegetable Harvest
Congrats on a successful garden! If you’re wondering what to do with all that produce, here’s how to preserve your vegetables so that you can enjoy them over the winter! After nurturing your vegetable garden all season long, your hard work paid off, resulting in a bountiful harvest! If you still have veggies…
Read MoreApple Blondies
A delicious spin on the classic brownie, the taste of fall is packed into each bite! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup chopped pecans 2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups…
Read MoreHow to Force Bulbs to Bloom Indoors
There’s no need to wait until spring to have colorful blooms—you can grow bulbs indoors, a refreshing sight during the snowy winter months! Here’s how to get started. There’s no need to wait until spring to have colorful blooms—you can grow bulbs indoors, a refreshing sight during the snowy winter months! “Forcing” bulbs is…
Read MoreVegetable Zoodle Soup
Have some fun in the kitchen creating this exciting dish mixed with garden favorites. INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, chopped 1/4 cup dry white wine 2 sprigs fresh thyme 8 cups chicken stock 1 lb. ground chicken breast 1/4 cup plain dry breadcrumbs 1 large egg 2…
Read MoreFall Decorating Inspiration for Home & Landscape
It’s the season to create a cozy, welcoming decor vignette on the front porch. Having trouble choosing a decor theme? Here are a few ideas to get you started. As gardening season winds down, and the flowers start to fade, you have the opportunity to ramp up your other seasonal decor. Getting creative with…
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