Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Page 1 Page 2 Strawberry rhubarb is just good old fashion comfort food.  Personally, I love to present it and eat it with a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!  PREP TIME:  20 minutesCOOK TIME:  50 minutes to 55 minutesSERVES:  8 INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 poundsrhubarb (about 4 cups)• 1 poundstrawberries (about 3 cups)• 2large lemons• 1/2 cupplus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided• 1/2 cuppacked light...

Spending time outside is the best part about summer, but battling the mosquitos… not so much fun. Here are nine plants to grow that are not only beautiful or delicious, they also take the sting out of summer. Alliums (otherwise known as onions, garlic, leeks and chives) keep the buzzing at bay and also repel Japanese beetles. Try Chives, or the potent and delicious Garlic Chives. Basil will repels...

GARDEN & HOME Attracting Bees to the Garden From Our Garden To Yours, Expect Success With Stutzmans Many gardeners like to help our bee population succeed by offering flowers to help them thrive.  Here’s some simple bee tips for you. How You Can Help the Bees in Your Own Garden The following tips will help you create a beautiful garden that is helpful to bees and other beneficial insects. Create Diversity and Color: Some creatures may be...

  Soil temperature is just as important as proper moisture to quickly achieve optimal germination rate. Without the right soil temperature range, germination can be delayed or prevented, and the germination rate will decrease. Temperatures below minimum can leave seed vulnerable to mold or hungry wildlife. Soil temperature generally lags behind air temperature in spring, which may require you to wait longer to sow, consequently eliminating...

Much like homegrown tomatoes and many other vegetables, beans’ flavor diminishes in storage, which is why fresh from the garden is notably more delicious than store-bought. If you were wondering how to grow beans from seed, you’ve come to the right place! General Information The most popular bean type in America, the snap bean or green bean, is eaten pod and all when the seeds are small and immature. SNAP beans used to be called...