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Deadnettle Care Must-Knows These easy-to-grow plants require very little care once established and create stunning mats of color in a shade garden. Deadnettles are most at home in well-drained soil with even moisture. Once established, they are quite tolerant of dry soil; they may just be a bit less vigorous. The biggest concern is overly moist soil. Most species and varieties will not tolerate too much moisture, so be sure to avoid soggy soil, especially standing water....

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Do You Need to Peel Carrots? “There is no need to peel carrots before eating—many people enjoy eating them with the skin on,” says Alan Hilowitz, former communications director at Bolthouse Farms. “However, since carrots are grown in the ground, washing/scrubbing is important if you do choose not to peel,” he adds. Of course, you should always wash your produce to reduce your risk of illness and pesticides, so hopefully, that’s nothing new....

Plants for Creating the Downspout Garden Plan 1 Joe-Pye weed (Eutrochium purpureum): Zones 4-8 2 Pink turtlehead (Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’): Zones 3-7 5 Dwarf sweetflag (Acorus gramineus ‘Variegatus’): Zones 5-8 3 Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica): Zones 5-9 If you aren’t able to find the exact varieties listed above, substitute with others that have similar colors, shapes, and sizes. And because some plants can become overly aggressive and spread out of control in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting....

Cottage Kitchen Inspiration 15 Tips for a Cottage-Style Kitchen

Now: Still prized for its vibrancy, modern flame stitch has updated its mathematical uniformity with geometric variations and handcrafted textures. Applications are vast, including painted clock faces, fabric with sea-like waves, and asymmetrical accessories. For example, the area rug in this colorful dining room weaves together a rainbow of pastel hues for a feminine look. Flame Stitch Accessories A hint of the pattern goes a long way. Perk up bedding, sofas, and seating with flame stitch throw pillows....

Plants range from 6 to 10 inches tall as bedding plants, perfect for the middle of the border, around 2 to 3 feet tall, and even up to 15 feet tall as a specimen plant. Bloom shapes can vary quite a bit. Some are long tubes with a flared star-like opening, while others are small and borne in large quantities that create clouds of bell-shaped blooms. Many white varieties are wonderfully fragrant at night, emitting a sweet smell similar to jasmine....

Orange Dessert Toast: Prepare French Toast for One as directed above, except add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, and a few drops of vanilla to the egg mixture. If desired, sift powdered sugar over cooked slices. Tips Place bread slices in egg mixture, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Or, dip bread slices in egg mixture, wrap individually in moisture- and vaporproof material, and freeze for up to 1 week....

title: “Fresh Corn Salad” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-30” author: “Andrew Roberson”