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3 tablespoon rice vinegar 3 tablespoon walnut oil 1 small clove garlic 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint ¼ teaspoon pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt

2 cup cubed seedless cantaloupe, honeydew, and/or watermelon melon 1 cup chopped, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped orange or yellow sweet pepper 1 ear fresh sweet corn, cut from the cob or 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed 3 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 3 tablespoon lime juice (Juice from 1 lime) 1 tablespoon honey or packed brown sugar Teaching Notes: Prepare the salsa first, before baking the fish....

¾ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream 1 tablespoon white vinegar 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper ⅛ teaspoon salt

Top Varieties for Floribunda Rose Rosa ‘Flower Carpet Scarlet’ A new breed of landscaping roses came about with the advent of shrub roses, which offer beautiful ways to fill in borders and cover bare earth. The low-growing groundcover roses are useful for mass planting in a border or under a tree, and can mix colorfully with perennials or shrubs. They can line a path, cover a slope, or be planted in hanging baskets or window boxes for a bloom-spilling display....

To download a free trellis plan adapted from the one pictured, click here.

Fritillary, also called checkered lily, stands about 1 foot tall and is especially attractive in grassy, naturalized plantings or along a pathway where it will catch the eye of passersby. These plants grow well in moist areas, making them a great choice for the edge of rain gardens and streamside gardens. Plant fritillary singly or in groups of three to five. Follow these six steps to make a rain garden in your landscape....

1 pound baby gem lettuce, washed and dried thoroughly, or two 8-ounce romaine lettuce hearts, cored and leaves separated 1 ripe avocado, sliced 1 mango, peeled, and sliced 1 large watermelon radish or large red radishes, sliced (about 3/4 cup) ¼ cup cilantro leaves For Dressing: 2 tablespoon apricot or peach preserves ¾ teaspoon chile de arbol powder or 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoon finely chopped green onion

¼ cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk

Meanwhile, for mushroom sauce:

½ medium yellow tomato, chopped ½ medium red tomato, chopped 1 cup cut-up cherry tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped sweet onion 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar ¼ teaspoon coarse salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

How to Care for Gunnera Plant gunnera in shade and moist, fertile soil. It will tolerate part sun well as long as the soil is never allowed to dry out. Gunnera is intolerant of hot or dry climates and also balks at cold temperatures. In Zone 7, plant gunnera in a site that is protected from cold, drying winter winds. When preferences for moist, humus-rich soil and shade are met, it is easy to grow and spreads to form a lush clump....

1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk 3 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt White pearl sugar and red decorating sugar 32 mini candy canes for hooks Royal Icing 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon dried egg whites 1 - 2 tablespoon water

½ cup uncooked wild rice 2 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 14 ounce can chicken broth 1 ¼ cup orzo pasta 2 medium red pears, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes ¾ cup toasted chopped hazelnuts ½ cup sliced green onion ½ cup golden raisins 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

As of early 2022, you can expect to spend $12 per square foot on average on materials for a new deck (including boards, joists, and posts). Features such as built-in planters and benches, stairs, railings, and custom lighting will boost that cost. Ready to commit to your vision but unsure how to choose among the many types of decking materials? Learn about popular deck materials, costs, and care—and find the one that best fits your lifestyle and location....