Planting Jerusalem Artichoke Jerusalem artichoke thrives in average, well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. It grows best in soil with consistent moisture but will tolerate drought and a wide variety of soils as long as the drainage is good. Plant tubers in late spring after the last frost has occurred or in early fall before frost makes an appearance. Choose a planting site that is protected from strong winds to help these lofty plants remain upright....

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2 teaspoon freshly shredded lime peel (3 limes) ½ cup lime juice ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic 2 teaspoon ground coriander 2 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2 cup powdered sugar 1 ½ teaspoon clementine or lemon zest 3 tablespoon clementine or lemon juice

½ cup light dairy sour cream ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoon orange juice 2 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon poppy seeds

Spores are like little seeds, though they’re much smaller and slower to germinate and grow. They’re located on the fern fronds instead of in a seed pod, capsule, or fruit. Spores appear as little bumps, often black or brown, lining the underside of some fronds. Step 1: Gather the Spores To collect spores, place a mature fern frond on a piece of smooth white paper. The ripened spores will fall from the frond and onto the paper after several days....

Netta and Judy made this garden fancy from finds at charitable organizations and secondhand stores. It’s dinner-plate wide and about 20 inches high. Each piece is in scale with the other, making it stable. The complementary colors of orange and brown, with a mushroom motif, would provide a refreshing pop of color in a woodland garden. For this example, Netta and Judy used the following: • Bread plate • Pitcher • Mushroom-motif canister • Candleholder • Dinner plate • Level • Silicone glue (salant) • Sandpaper block • Cleaning supplies to remove dirt or glue from price stickers....

¼ cup butter, softened 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk Milk

3 tablespoon drippings in skillet ¾ cup milk 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk

Test Kitchen Tip: Top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a bright hit of flavor. Watch: Chef Alexis deBoschnek Puts a Modern-Day Spin on BHG’s 1950s Frosted Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Lay the Groundwork Define your mini garden with a rug, such as a water-resistant floor covering with a sisal look. Natural sisal will deteriorate and absorb rainwater, making it so heavy that it could damage your deck or cause it to collapse. Lay a smaller rug or tatami mat on top to define the seating area. Make sure to choose a rug with a calming color scheme. Add a Little Comfort Any calming garden design is incomplete without a comfortable place to sit and relax....