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Mullein Care Must-Knows Easy-to-grow in well-drained soil and full sun, mullein tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including poor, sandy soil. One requirement for good growth is well-drained soil. It does not tolerate wet or poorly drained growing conditions. Start plants from seed planted indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in spring or sow seeds directly in the garden in late spring. Mullein is also easy to grow from transplants purchased at the garden center....

* Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water. Pressure Cooker Instructions Prepare as directed in Step 1 using a 4- to 6-qt. stove-top or electric pressure cooker....

⅓ cup unsweetened pineapple juice ¼ cup rice vinegar or white vinegar 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 2 teaspoon sugar 1 ½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil ¼ teaspoon pepper

1. Add Bathroom Wallpaper Bold wallpaper with a large-scale design can actually make a small bathroom look bigger. Simple gold finishes and coordinating hand towels let this bathroom’s pretty geometric print be the focal point without competing. When shopping for bathroom wallpaper, make sure to select a style that’s waterproof. Wallpaper your outlets, too, for a seamless look that lets your bathroom decor shine. 2. Tile a Backsplash For a hardworking bathroom, install a tile backsplash that stands up to daily toothbrushing, shaving, and handwashing....

True to Chihuahuas’ short stature, this stencil fits short, wide pumpkins best; it even prints out in landscape to better accommodate those glorious ears! But if your pumpkin is tall and skinny, reduce the pattern size with a photocopier to fit. To carve: Start with a pumpkin that’s been hollowed out from the bottom. Select the side you’re planning to carve, and scrape the interior pumpkin wall thinnest on that side....

Elegant Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Make Thanksgiving dinner a fancy occasion this year with these six elegant recipes: Salad: Spinach Salad with Brie Toast Side Dish: Cran-Sage Rolls Main Dish: Apple Cider-Ginger Brined Turkey See photos and learn more about each of these gourmet Thanksgiving recipes, below. Salad: Spinach Salad with Brie Toast Start the meal as if you’re at a classy bistro! After all, the most elegant meals start with a show-stopping salad....

Fire pits also help extend the outdoor season, keeping you warm through the fall and during the early days of spring. There are so many styles available that easily pair with your other patio pieces, whether you want wooden, stone, or metal details. Plus, many outdoor fire pits come with safety features to help protect guests from flames. These beautiful outdoor focal points can be pricey, so we’re thrilled to see so many gorgeous, high-quality fire pits on sale at Walmart right now....

½ cup Paleo Mayonnaise 2 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives ½ teaspoon snipped fresh thyme 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon black pepper Paleo Cassava Tortillas ¾ cup cassava (100% yuca root) flour ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt

1 pasteurized egg* 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon dry mustard ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/4 tsp. white pepper 1 cup avocado or walnut oil, or extra-light tasting olive oil Paleo Cassava Tortillas ¾ cup cassava (100% yuca root) flour ⅓ cup water 2 tablespoon olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt * Be sure your egg is pasteurized because it never gets cooked to kill harmful bacteria....

Papyrus’ texture works well with practically anything—the big, bold texture of canna, the fine, delicate look of parrot’s feather, or dramatic lotus. It’s also stunning when planted by itself in a single large pot. Papyrus Care Papyrus is delightfully versatile. You can plant it in standing water and allow it to rise majestically from pools and ponds. Or you can plant it in wet soil, either at the edge of a water garden or someplace that stays consistently moist, such as beneath a leaky spigot....

Landscape architect James Furr’s plans turned the stretch into a classically themed courtyard. To enclose the space, a 7-foot-high fence lines the neighbor’s driveway, while a brick wall faces the front yard. At the rear of the courtyard, latticework and a gate open to the backyard. Two sets of French doors–one in the breakfast nook and the other in the dining room–were added to the side of the house. Large, light-color Spanish flagstone is laid in an irregular pattern....

½ cup plain fat-free yogurt ¼ cup chopped red onion 2 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper

Penelope graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor of arts and earned her master’s degree from The University of Delaware. She earned a certificate in ornamental horticulture from Longwood Gardens, a beautiful botanical garden located in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.