We still have time before the busyness of spring overtakes us, so let’s focus on caring this month. There are many things that need care right now. If you haven’t cleaned and sharpened your tools, now is the time to care for them. Winter care for our trees and shrubs includes checking and pruning this […]
HOMEMADE SUET CAKE Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]
This month, club member Gayle shared with April how she over-winters her geraniums in paper bags. She shared photos of her method and you can find them below. #1 – in the bags that they were placed in last November, just before a Frost #2 – what geraniums looked like coming out of bags #3 – […]
Why Choose Native Plants? There are so many beautiful plants available in the nursery trade, why would a person choose native plants? There are many reasons to plant natives, but today we’ll focus on our lovely backyard friends, the birds and butterflies. As we develop land for necessary urban, suburban, and agricultural use, we lose […]
Now is the time to plan ahead for your seed starting. Starting plants from seed is a relatively easy project if you plan ahead. Here are basic items you will need before you begin.Choose your area to work and hold your pots; then assemble your equipment: Seeds – Seed catalogues give you a large selection. Local […]
Spring. March 20th. That seems hard to believe doesn’t it? But here it comes and it’s time to get ready! Although it’s too soon to start most seeds, there are a few exceptions. One of my early starts is caladiums. They take so long to get going because they like warm soil, so that’s what […]
HOMEMADE SUET CAKE Homemade suet cakes that fit standard suet feeders can be made with molds—sandwich-size plastic freezer containers (Dollar Store). Save the store-bought plastic suet cake holders and reuse them as your molds. Be sure to coat each mold with a non-stick spray before putting in the suet mix. Recipe #1 uses empty orange […]
For Streusel Topping: 6 tablespoons cool salted butter, plus more for pan ¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup rolled oats ½ cup granulated sugar pinch of salt For The Cake: 1 stick salted butter at room temp ½ cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 […]
Ingredients: 2 TBS butter 2 TBS olive oil 2 Cups onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 Tsp kosher salt 2 TBS flour 28 oz can tomatoes (including juice) 2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 basil sprigs (1 tsp dried basil) Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in […]
Winter is also hard on our feathered friends. This month they are struggling to find resources to stay alive after February’s bitter cold and snow. Birds do have a variety of coping methods for survival. Some grow additional feathers for warmth. Others fluff up their feathers to create air pockets for insulation. Some are like […]