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Carefully selected varieties reinforce the clean lines of this garden. Bonus? Fewer plants also equal less daily tending of the garden. Mulch isn’t finicky, retains water, and keeps down weeds, which reduces the need for upkeep. Once established, evergreens, including the mid-height versions at the back of the fence and the dwarf varieties closer to the pathway, tend to need very little regular care. Test Garden Tip: In place of hard-to-please plants, garden ornaments like this graceful statue fill in gaps in a landscape and add visual interest....

2 6 ounce cartons plain Greek yogurt or 1 recipe Yogurt Cheese (see tip below) ¾ cup shredded carrot 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon snipped fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ teaspoon salt Fresh Herb Dressing 1 cup orange juice ⅓ cup olive oil 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley, basil, or thyme 2 teaspoon yellow mustard ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper...

¾ cup hazelnuts (filberts) 6 ounce milk chocolate ¼ cup milk 2 tablespoon powdered sugar 1 tablespoon honey ⅛ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla Dash salt Milk Desired color food coloring

3 cup white rice flour 3 cup potato starch 2 cup sorghum flour 4 teaspoon xanthan gum Tip Double or even triple this recipe to have our gluten-free flour mix on hand for future baking and cooking recipes.

title: “Greek Salad” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-24” author: “Kevin Adams” 2 tablespoon olive oil or salad oil 2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Pairing Patterns Because greige combines tan and gray, it is the perfect balancing element in a room. Here, the curtain pattern includes white, while the rug pattern employs a tan background—elements that wouldn’t necessarily go well together without the greige of the walls and shelving. It balances the patterns perfectly and makes the differences flow together smoothly. Paint color: Tranquility AF-490, benjaminmoore.com Vary the Ratio The best part about utilizing greige is that you can vary the ratio of gray tones to brown tones in the paint based on how you’re planning to use it....

2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Nearly any shallow container with drainage holes can be used in starting perennial seeds (Check the seed packet to find out what time of year to start the seeds.) Here, a cardboard egg carton with holes punched in the bottom works nicely. Use a potting mix formulated especially for starting perennial seeds. Sprinkle three or four perennial seeds in each section. Learn more garden seed starting tips. 2. If the perennial seed packet instructs you to cover the seeds with soil, sprinkle on 1/8 inch of vermiculite or milled sphagnum moss....

1 cup chopped fresh arugula 1 ounce prosciutto, crisp-cooked, drained, and crumbled 2 tablespoon chopped toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1 clove garlic, minced

Most bee species don’t live together in hives as honeybees do; they are solitary and don’t make or store honey. Try hanging up an affordable bee house to help these critical pollinator populations thrive. Placing Your Native Bee House Situate your bee house up high in your yard in a spot that gets morning sunlight. To attract native bees, plant native plants and flowers around where your bee house is hanging....