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Beth’s Corner April 2021

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April is the month that you are probably going to be busy –whether out in the garden or starting your spring cleaning. So, Beth’s Corner has the world’s easiest Italian Beef recipe ready for you. It’s perfect if you plan to be out in the garden all day. Just put it on before you go […]

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Presidents’ Points April 2021

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APRIL! April showers bring May flowers–and it certainly gets me thinking about gardening and plants. This newsletter is packed with information; probably even more than we could offer at a regular club meeting. While we await that magical meeting-together-moment, study these articles at your leisure and benefit from the expertise of fellow club members. We […]

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Beth’s Corner March 2021

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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 […]

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Presidents’ Points March 2021

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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 […]

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Presidents’ Points February 2021

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It’s February. It’s the depth of winter with cold and snow surrounding us but we’re safe and warm in our homes. Though it doesn’t seem like it, spring is creeping closer. February is the shortest month of the year, so we’ll soon be looking backwards on this winter. To get through this time of cold […]

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Beth’s Corner February 2021

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  Tired of the cold and staying in the house? Plan a project!  Here are a few simple crafts you can do for Valentines’ Day and a quick Valentine dessert recipe to celebrate the occasion. You can also make a simple homemade soup for two to share with a spouse or a friend—just add a sandwich for […]

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Beth’s Corner January 2021

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With the start of the new year, our theme of starting anew, we are re-using and re-purposing items we might already have around the house. I have two crafts and a great recipe to share! Crafts Christmas Card Ornaments Don’t throw away those gorgeous Christmas cards that you got this year (actually last year, now).  […]

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Presidents’ Points January 2021

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Where to begin? At the end? Yes, it’s finally the end of the old year that brought us so much turmoil and turned our lives upside down. So let‘s happily wave good-bye to 2020 and look forward expectantly to 2021. There is much hope in the air now with vaccines on the horizon so that […]

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Aunt Ruth’s Sugar Cookies

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Aunt Ruth’s Sugar Cookies Preheat oven to 350° or less.  I use 325° 3 cups sugar 2 cups lard 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 7 cups flour, divided Cream sugar and lard together.  Add eggs and buttermilk to sugar mixture.  Add […]

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Presidents’ Points November 2020

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Welcome to the Illinois Dunesland Garden Club November meeting. Or at least as close as we can come to a meeting! November is Thanksgiving month so I’m trying to count my blessings. One of them is that this club, which began in 1937, is still such an active organization—even in the midst of this pandemic. […]

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This year my Forsythia & Magnolia tree were beautiful!

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See all these flowers? I planted the daffodils, but not even one of the others. Thank you, Mama Nature

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Is it Time Yet?

We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden.
Since our 'meeting' (2nd Tuesday of April) is late this month, we are sharing our article on seed starting and germination early!

Try not to get overanxious. You need to pay attention to not only the air temperature but soil temperature also.
The most important requirements for seed germination are heat and moisture, and the amount and duration of each necessary for a specific vegetable.
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We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden. Try not to get overanxious.  You need to pay attention to not only the a

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The Richardson Tulip Festival Will Have Over 300,000 Tulips In Bloom This Spring

Interesting trip to see tulips in Spring Grove, IL. Admission price, but worth the visit.

Grab your cameras and head to the Richardson Tulip Festival in Illinois this spring to see over 300,000 tulips in bloom.

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View from my backyard April 2021

I would have to say spring has officially sprung in my backyard. I can see ducks in the little creek that flows when it rains. The snow has melted and the warmth of the sun has given way to so many native plants starting to unfurl their leaves and reach out to touch the sun.

I hope you take some time to step outside and enjoy the beauty of the (native) nature that is awakening all around us!
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