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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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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, … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
Native plants often have a reputation for being “aggressive”, “thuggish”, or “weedy”. Sometimes this reputation is earned. Common milkweed, for example, is great for monarchs, but can be a real pain for a gardener to try to control (only plant this particular variety if you have lots of space and an informal style!). And it … Read more
Have you noticed? It’s spring! Lawns are green, perennials are popping out, and of course the weeds seem to spring up quickest of all. All of which makes May such a busy month for gardeners. We shake the dirt off any tools we forgot to clean, work the creaks out of our knees and tackle … Read more