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Name: Aquilegia canadensis Growing Conditions: Sun or shade and well-drained soil Size: To two feet tall Zones: 3–8 Learn more about Columbine in our Plant Encyclopedia. Name: Arisaema triphyllum Growing Conditions: Shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To two feet tall Zones: 4–9 Name: Salvia pitcheri Growing Conditions: Full sun and well-drained soil Size: To four feet tall Zones: 4–9 Name: Tradescantia sp. Growing Conditions: Sun or shade and moist, well-drained soil Size: To three feet tall Zones: 4–9 Name: Asclepias tuberosa Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil Size: To four feet tall Zones: 4–10...

1 egg, slightly beaten 1 ¼ cup water 2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoon cooking oil 2 cup Cornmeal Pancake Mix ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

Crabapple Care Must-Knows Crabapple trees grow best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. They will tolerate partial shade and heavy soils, but flower quantity is often diminished as a result. A moderate-to-fast grower, crabapple trees need to be planted where they have plenty of space to expand to their mature size. Plant crabapple trees in spring or fall. Dig a planting hole that is slightly wider than the plant’s root ball....

1 ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla food coloring (optional)

¾ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped strawberries or fresh raspberries Lemon-Cream Filling 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup purchased lemon curd ½ cup whipping cream ¾ cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice Hazelnut Filling ½ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread ¾ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅓ cup chopped, toasted hazelnuts 2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoon powdered sugar...

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Seeds (pick one) raw sunflower kernels, flaxseeds, chia seeds, sesame seeds, pepitas (pumpkin seeds) use 1/4 cup Liquid Sweetener agave nectar, 2 tablespoons honey and 2 tablespoons light corn syrup, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and 2 tablespoons mild-flavor molasses Flavoring (pick one or two) 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Dried Fruit (pick one) cranberries or cherries (snipped), apricots (snipped), raisins, blueberries, apples or pears (snipped)...

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

Small-Cup Daffodil Care Daffodils grow best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Poorly drained soil quickly leads to bulb rot. Improve poorly drained soil before planting the bulbs, or plant your daffodils in raised beds where you control the soil mixture. Daffodils grow best when surrounded by dry soil in summer, so skip the irrigated landscape beds. Aim for a planting spot that receives at least 6 hours of sun a day, which may include the ground beneath a canopy of deciduous trees....

Fortunately, you can save most of those time-consuming chores for a more substantial weekly once-over or an in-depth monthly cleaning routine. On a daily basis, simply focus on a few trouble spots, such as countertops crowded with dishes or that pile of clutter on your coffee table, to maintain order and keep housework under control. Set up a daily cleaning checklist that includes a handful of quick tasks in each room....

3 cloves garlic 2 tablespoon vegetable oil ⅓ cup white wine vinegar 2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 2 teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ cup vegetable oil

Editor’s Tip: Copper is toxic to air plants. We used copper-colored pipe hangers.

½ cup butter, softened 2 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened 5 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled 2 teaspoon vanilla 6 ½ cup powdered sugar ¼ cup milk Vanilla Sour Cream Frosting ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup sour cream 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 8 cup powdered sugar Buttermilk or milk ** To avoid crumbs in your frosting, brush cake layers with a pastry brush. After stacking cake layers, spread the sides of the cake with a thin coat of frosting....

⅓ cup sour cream ⅓ cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon yellow mustard Portobello Mushrooms Benedict: Prepare as above, except before poaching eggs, cook four, 3-1/2- to 4-inch-diameter stemmed portobello mushroom caps in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil about 6 minutes, or until tender, turning once. Remove from skillet; blot with a paper towel. Slice mushrooms; sprinkle with salt and ground black pepper. Cover with foil to keep warm....