Posts by DIG Marketing
Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Add a new family favorite to the menu with our sweet and tasty pasta sauce! INGREDIENTS: 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved good olive oil 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves) 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1…
Read MoreOh, Deer! How to Protect Your Winter Landscapes from Wildlife
Learn some helpful hints on how to keep those pesky deer and rabbits away from your precious winter landscapes. Winter is coming…you’ve cut everything in your garden back that needs it. DONE. Sorry folks, but there are still some tricks you have to pull from your sleeve if you want your garden to look…
Read MoreHow To Make Homemade Pumpkin Purée
Enjoy the taste of autumn with our homemade pumpkin puree recipe! INGREDIENTS: Be sure to use a pumpkin made for eating, such as a pie pumpkin, sugar baby, or cheese pumpkin. Most winter squashes, like butternuts, make good “pumpkin” purée as well. Do not use large Halloween pumpkins; they are meant only…
Read More5 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Garden Before the Snow Flies
As temperatures continue to drop, it’s important to make sure you put your garden to bed for the winter. Here’s how! As fall marches in and the temperatures continue their steady drop, it’s an ideal time to start thinking about how to winterize your garden for the season ahead. While it may be easier…
Read MoreApple Brown Betty
Our 4-step Apple Brown Betty recipe will have everyone wanting seconds and thirds! INGREDIENTS: 5 TART, FIRM Apples peeled, cored, and sliced Enough clear soda to cover the apples then drain them (I use Sprite)) 3/4 cup all purpose flour 2/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon…
Read MoreIndoor Fall Decor Trends 2021
Your home decor loves sweater weather, too! Get your home cozy with these fall decor trends. As the weather cools down, it’s time to cozy up! Celebrate the changing seasons by trying a home decor trend that lights your fire and warms your hearth. Here are our top picks for home decor trends in…
Read MoreButternut Squash Boats
Try our best butternut squash recipe this Thanksgiving! INGREDIENTS: 2 small butternut squash, halved and seeds removed Extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 large onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb. ground beef 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder 2 ears sweet corn, kernels removed (about 1…
Read MoreBulbs: Simple, Rewarding, and Low-Maintenance!
With the cooler weather approaching, check out our our guide about how to plant fall bulbs! Planting fall bulbs is easier than you might think! By following the simple rules we’ve outlined in this handy ‘How to Plant Fall Bulbs’ guide, you’ll get to experience the wonders of spring flowers bursting to life with…
Read MoreHarvest Frittata
This super-easy 4 step recipe is perfect for using up some of your home-grown produce. INGREDIENTS: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup fresh corn kernels Coarse salt 8 large eggs DIRECTIONS: Heat broiler. In a medium ovenproof…
Read MoreStaff Favorites: Meet Shannon and Learn About the String of Hearts Houseplant
Shannon, Wallace’s new houseplant extraordinaire has big love for the string of hearts! It is our pleasure to introduce you to Shannon, the new houseplant extraordinaire at Wallace’s Garden Center in Bettendorf! Shannon estimates that she has somewhere in the range of 100 to 200 plants at home, although if we’re honest, she’s a…
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