Sun loving and beautiful In The Garden Looking for that rock-solid perennial to deliver no-full color in the landscape year after year? Consider adding hardy hibiscus. This plant delivers on all points in Kansas and the Midwest: bold flowers, nice foliage and easy care. Hardy hibiscus is a durable perennial that is often confused with its tropical cousin. Hibiscus are members of the mallow family, which have large circular open-face flowers....

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STORING & COOKING {creamed peas and potatoes recipe} Green peas aren’t usually the star of the meal, but we think they deserve more attention! And we aren’t the only ones – many public health organizations, including the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, and the American Cancer Society, recommend legumes (peas, beans, and lentils) for optimizing health and preventing disease. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans...

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Decorating Ideas From Our Gift Gallery HOME & GARDEN TIPS and TRICKS Water fountains have become very popular over the last decade and besides being whimsical and beautiful people are realizing the many benefits a fountain can have.  Stress Relief & Relaxation Everyone has a little stress in their life and could use some stress relief and relaxation at the end of a hard day.  With its soothing sounds of flowing water your...

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Basil is one of the most loved herbs all over the world! FOR THE LOVE OF GARDENING There’s a reason basil is so popular-it’s delicious! There are many known species of basil, but Ocimum basilicum, also known as Sweet Basil or Genovese Basil, is the most commonly grown. Basils are enjoyed for their rich, spicy flavor with a trace of mint, clove, and even licorice depending on the cultivar. Basil is also thought to have many...

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Broccoli is a pretty amazing vegetable! 1. Cancer prevention: Broccoli shares cancer fighting and immune boosting properties with other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. Broccoli contains properties that depletes estrogens which usually cause cancer in the body. Research shows that broccoli is extremely suitable for preventing breast and uterus cancer. 2. Cholesterol reduction: Like many whole foods,...

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Yummy Recipes! Good Food, Good Times PHOTO CREDIT: HandmadePictures/Shutterstock   These pumpkin pickles are a nice change from the usual sweet pumpkin treats. They make a great pairing with a cheese plate and add color to any autumn meal. INGREDIENTS 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes 1-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 2 sticks cinnamon 10 whole cloves INSTRUCTIONS Steam pumpkin until...

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