GARDEN & HOME Crepe Myrtle - Beautiful Blooms & Summer Loving Jason French, Greenhouse Manager Our July Plant of the Month While I like all of the plants of the month, this month is a personal favorite of mine, Crape Myrtle. When most people think of Crape Myrtle, they envision the large shrubs and small to medium sized trees found in the Deep South. Unfortunately, with our sometimes erratic and extreme winters they don’t grow like that...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times These are even better than the ones at the Kansas State Fair!  Best of all, the onions come from YOUR garden.  Served as a side dish or as an appetizer, these will be a hit! Personally I love dipping mine in ranch dressing, but the possibilities are many! Ingredients 3 large onions (about 9 to 11 ounces each), peeled and trimmed1 cup flour1 teaspoon paprika3/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 cup...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Fried okra is a classic for a good reason. A light cornmeal coating on the pods and a quick dunk in hot oil make this fried okra crispy, a wee bit crunchy, and completely delicious. Some people to chop the okra first, creating bite-size snacks almost like popcorn. To keep slime at an absolute minimum, leave the pods whole. Bonus: It’s also less work. This recipe works either way. Fried okra is one of...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times Guess what?  We truly thought we couldn’t do better than good old Tater Tots. Then we discovered this recipe for cauliflower tots. You guessed it: We sub in the vegetable for potatoes (and add in a few other game-changing ingredients) and something seriously magical happens. They’re crispy. They’re satisfying. They’re perfect for dipping. What more could you ask for? Ingredients  ...

Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times This cake recipe is a crowd favorite, no matter what season it is. Add some extra spice, rum, or brown butter during the cold months. During the spring, decorate it with flowers or maybe even hints of fruit. Cake Ingredients   –  2 cups all-purpose flour  –  2 teaspoons baking soda  –  1/2 teaspoon salt  –  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon  –  3 large eggs  –  2 cups sugar ...