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June Newsletter 2021

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| 2021, June, Newsletter

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 […]

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Grow Up | Train your Tomatoes

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| 2021, Article, Backyard, Beth's Corner, Hints, How To, June, Newsletter

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 […]

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Southern Sweet Tea

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, June, Newsletter, Recipes

                                                                                                                        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 […]

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Mini Quiche

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, June, Newsletter, Recipes

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 […]

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Beth’s Corner June 2021

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| 2021, Beth's Corner, Hints, June, Newsletter

RECIPES Southern Sweet Tea Mini Quiches Lemon Curd Sandi’s Scones CRAFTS Grow Up | Train your Tomatoes ‘Beth’s Bucket’ step-by-step instructions

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Presidents’ Points June 2021

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| 2021, June, Newsletter, Presidents' Points

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, […]

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Is it Dinner Time Yet?

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| 2021, Article, Backyard, Garden, Hints, How To, June, Newsletter, Planting, Plants

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 […]

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Plant Thugs

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| 2021, Article, Backyard, Garden, June, Newsletter, Plants

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! When you see certain words, run the other direction as they generally indicate you are looking at a plant thug. Those are the plants that look good at first but threaten your sanity in a year or two. You can find these at garden centers all over. The plant might be ornamental […]

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Hold on to your Hats!

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| 2021, June, Newsletter

Hold on to your hats—don’t lose them!  Even though we aren’t able to use them this year, we plan on gathering for our afternoon tea next year. We all miss the fun of it now, but anticipation will make next year’s even better. For now, just remember past teas we’ve had while planning which hat, […]

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Reblooming June 2021

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| 2021, June, Newsletter, Re-Blooming

Summer afternoon, summer afternoon;to me those have always been the twomost beautiful words in the English language. Henry James Midwesterners are blessed with four distinct and beautiful seasons. Do you have a favorite? For many the answer is summer. Long days, warm nights, friends, family, gardens, picnics, concerts, beaches, trips and more…we happily make the […]

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