Which Plants Are Illegal to Propagate Just like an inventor can get a patent on innovative computer software, a plant breeder can get a patent on a unique plant. Patents and other intellectual property (IP) protections give the owner the right to control who can propagate their hybrids. There are three types of IP protections you need to watch out for in the garden: plant patents, utility patents, and Plant Variety Protection certificates....

1 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1 cup canned pumpkin Maple-Caramel Sauce ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch ⅓ cup half-and-half or light cream ¼ cup water 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon butter ½ teaspoon vanilla

2 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 15 ounce can pumpkin ⅔ cup packed brown sugar ⅔ cup granulated sugar ⅓ cup vegetable oil Frosting: ⅓ cup butter, softened 3 ½ - 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla

To Store Place in an airtight container; cover. Chill up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator.

4 cup sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb ½ 12 ounce can frozen cranberry-apple juice concentrate 2 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoon cold water ⅓ cup honey 2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon wine vinegar

¼ cup unsalted butter ⅓ cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 2 tablespoon whipping cream

* To prepare Pork Roast: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Spread roast with Dijon Spread. Roast for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until thermometer registers 150 degrees F. Cover with foil; let stand for 15 minutes before slicing. Meat temperature will rise about 10 degrees F on standing. Serve goat cheese with roast.

Buy It: Grande Supertunia Royal Velvet ($30, The Home Depot) How to Grow Supertunia ‘Royal Velvet’ One trait that makes ‘Royal Velvet’ such an outstanding plant is that it’s a very heat-tolerant variety. While other petunias might sulk during the hottest part of the summer, you can count on this Supertunia to take the heat and even a little drought in stride. In fact, ‘Royal Velvet’ received 20 awards from plant trials across the country for its stunning, season-long performance in 2020....

¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill weed 1 tablespoon milk

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store....

1 1 liter bottle (4 1/4 cups) spring water* 1 cup coarse grits, such as Anson Mills 1 fresh or dried bay leaf 1 tablespoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 ½ teaspoon hot sauce, such as Red Clay Original Hot Sauce Pressure Cooker (or Instant Pot) Method: Soak grits as directed in Step 1. Place grits, water, bay leaf, salt, and white pepper in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker....