Fun in the sun, shade and night! Get the whole family outside with these fun and sometimes whimsical ideas for your backyard. DIY a Seating Area Furniture can be an expensive investment for backyards, but there are options for make-it-yourself benches, chairs, and tables. Here is one of our favorite budget landscaping ideas: low-cost concrete blocks, dry-stacked and covered with a foam pad, offer lots of seating in a high-traffic spot outside...
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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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PLANTING, GROWING, AND HARVESTING CABBAGE Garden Tips & Tricks Cabbage is a hardy, leafy vegetable full of vitamins. It can be difficult to grow; it only likes cool temperatures and it can be a magnet for some types of garden pests. Here are some tips for growing cabbage in your garden! By planning your growing season and providing diligent care, you may have two successful crops in one year, in both spring and fall. Many...
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