Fall is fast approaching, and time is growing shorter. Let’s hang out at our first meeting of the year. Click for more info about Hawthorn Hallow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum:—–> https://hawthornhollow.org/trails-map/ It is a nature center and arboretum that also has three historic buildings to explore and many trails of varying distances. A map of the […]
It’s Tea Time. June is the last meeting of our calendar year. That is when we always have our afternoon tea with scrumptious goodies, steaming cups of tea (except when the circuit breakers blow!) and sparkling socializing. Hope you’ve all enjoyed the monthly newsletter this last year, and we look forward to seeing you in […]
Tomatoes are vines, so it’s natural to grow them up. This not only saves garden space but also keeps plants healthy. Tomato diseases live in the soil. Fruit rotting on the ground invites slugs. And wouldn’t you rather eat that tomato than accidentally step on it? How do we grow up? Here are a few ideas. BUY […]
Obtain 5-gallon plastic bucket Cut 2” hole in center of bottom Also cut 5-6 ¼” holes in the bottom for drainage Place bucket right side up on two sawhorses Place a coffee filter or sheet of paper at bottom of bucket Cut slit in sheet of paper and slide it under root ball (inside bucket) […]
Better Homes and Gardens May 2021 4 cups boiling water4 bags black tea (such as Lipton)1/8 tsp baking soda¾ cup sugar2 cups ice water Lemon wedges and mint springs for servingBourbon (optional—if you are watching the Kentucky Derby) Pour the boiling water into a large glass heatproof pitcher. Add the tea bags and baking soda; gently stir […]
Makes 48 Beth’s original recipe 1 crust pie dough (can use homemade, a pie crust mix or premade pie crust)1 onion, chopped½ lb breakfast sausage1 green pepper, chopped9 eggs½ cup to 1 cup milkSalt and pepper, to taste¼ tsp garlic salt2 cups finely shredded cheese of choiceBroccoli florets, finely chopped Grease each cup of a mini […]
RECIPES Southern Sweet Tea Mini Quiches Lemon Curd Sandi’s Scones CRAFTS Grow Up | Train your Tomatoes ‘Beth’s Bucket’ step-by-step instructions
It’s Tea Time. June is the last meeting of our calendar year. That is when we always have our afternoon tea with scrumptious goodies, steaming cups of tea (except when the circuit breakers blow!) and sparkling socializing. This year, though…it’s a little different. So, grab your favorite teacup, fill it with the beverage of your choice, […]
It might have been a scorching Saturday morning, but gardeners know no heat. Thanks to so many club members (over a dozen!!), we were able to plant all of the flowers for the Village of Winthrop Harbor and its residents to enjoy this summer once again. It was also the first unofficial ‘event’ we have […]
We all get hungry and need nourishment to live. Plants, too. Plants in the ground might get by without food, but for container plants, it is essential. Food and water—take Goldilocks’s advice: not too much, not too little, just right. So, let’s take a look at what’s on the menu for our plant babies. Fertilizer […]