Beth’s Corner June 2021
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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Beth’s Corner May 2021
I’ve been busy the last week or two potting some hostas that have gotten a little to big for their spaces, taking a daylily fan or two off some big clumps, digging some monarda (bee balms) and pulmonaria (lungworts) that have gone a little too far astray, and potted up some new lilium bulbs. I … Read more
Beth’s Corner April 2021
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 … Read more
Beth’s Corner March 2021
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 … Read more
Beth’s Corner February 2021
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 … Read more
Ways to Repurpose Christmas Trees
Christmas trees can be put to good use after the holidays. Here are some tips for repurposing a tree. Begin by removing all decorations, including tinsel. And of course, don’t do this with an artificial tree! The first thing is to get it out of the house. Dragging a no-longer-fresh Christmas tree outside after the … Read more
Beth’s Corner January 2021
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). … Read more
Beth’s Corner December 2020
Holiday Craft Ideas These Putz Houses were by my grandkids. I helped with the cardboard houses (made with repurposed cereal, tissue, butter, or cracker boxes or any other lightweight cardboard that you can find), and they took it from there. The instructions can be found on … Read more