Spent bloom stalks of goatsbeard contribute an ornamental aspect. Still, they can flop over and look messy on some of the taller varieties. Fun fact: Each goatsbeard plant is either male or female, with the wispy cream blooms of the male plants being showier. Most are not sold as male or female, so if you’re looking for one or the other, shop for goatsbeard when it’s in bloom. Goatsbeard Care Must-Knows These perennials are relatively easy to grow without much attention....

Goldenrod Care Must-Knows Most types of goldenrod prefer to grow in full sun and well-drained soil. Full sun ensures the biggest, showiest blossoms possible, and helps the taller species and varieties stay vertical without staking. Keeping the soil evenly moist—but not soggy—boosts the beauty of the plant’s floral display. Once established, goldenrod is drought-tolerant. Forget about fertilizing; goldenrod doesn’t need it to thrive, and feeding this perennial encourages floppy growth. Beware: Some goldenrod varieties spread aggressively....

½ cup cider vinegar several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro

Tips Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove a bitter substance called saponin that coats the seeds. title: “Greek Quinoa And Avocados” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-09” author: “Peggy Slocum” **Tip: Brush avocado slices with additional lemon juice to prevent browning.

½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F) 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt *Tip: For longer storage, transfer pizza dough crusts to 2-gallon freezer bags. Seal bags and freeze for up to 1 month. Do not thaw before using.

Next time you need an afternoon pick-me-up, opt for one of these healthy packaged snacks made from wholesome ingredients. Instead of empty calories, most of these healthy snack options contain protein, fiber, vitamins, or other beneficial nutrients.

Varieties of Honeysuckle Vine Common Honeysuckle Vine Lonicera periclymenum bears strongly fragrant white or pink flowers from mid- to late summer. It also provides birds with colorful red fruits. It climbs to 25 feet. Plant in zones 5-9. ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ Honeysuckle Vine Lonicera x brownii ‘Dropmore Scarlet’ bears slightly fragrant crimson-red flowers all summer long. It climbs to 12 feet. Plant in zones 4-9. ‘Gold Flame’ Honeysuckle Vine Lonicera ‘Gold Flame’ is a strongly growing vine with fragrant yellow flowers all summer....

Editor’s Tip: If your kids are set on watching the ball drop at midnight, you can find recordings of past years’ celebrations online.

When she was pursuing an arts degree, Christine spent time in Copenhagen studying Scandinavian design—an experience that continues to inform her aesthetic. Today, she brings her global-meets-modern look to her work, Christine Joy Design, (she designs artwork that companies like Gap, West Elm, and Minted buy and reproduce on fabrics, art prints, and products like stationery) and to the home she shares with husband Kwame and their three kids in South Orange, NJ....

See more weekend projects from this basement makeover here! To attach the toe-kick to the cabinet, line up the craft board rectangle with the base of the cabinet. Attach with wood glue; let dry. Drill through the bottom of the cabinet into the craft boards with 1-1/2-inch screws to secure. Paint the toe-kick in a shade that matches your cabinet, or paint the entire cabinet and toe-kick in your desired color....