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      Citrus Trees

      July 10, 2020

      Just because you live in the Midwest doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a citrus tree inside your own home. Not only do citrus trees add an appealing look to your home, they will give you homegrown citrus fruit! As the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather now, just wait a few minutes. This means that your citrus tree will fair well in a pot that...

      Blackberry Ice Cream

      July 5, 2020

      Ingredients: 8 cups washed and drained blackberries 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 tsp kosher salt 1 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp gin (optional) 1 tbs fresh lemon juice Directions: In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and salt. Use a metal spatula or potato masher to crush the berries until the sugar is dissolved. Cook until...

      Japanese Beetles

      July 3, 2020

      Japanese Beetles, the nuisance in everyone’s gardens and flower beds! If these little pest have invaded your backyard, you’re not alone and we, at Colonial Gardens, have a solution. A Little History Japanese beetles (Popillia japanicus) first appeared in the United States in 1916 in a New Jersey nursery. Supposedly, the beetles’ larvae came into...

      The Cool Mint Tanqueray

      July 2, 2020

      A summery mint drink to enjoy on a warm night under the stars. Ingredients: 1.25 oz. Tanqueray no. ten .75 oz fresh lime juice .75 oz. simple syrup 6-8 fresh mint leaves Fresh sprig of mint for garnish Instructions: Muddle fresh mint leaves in simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Add Tanqueray and lime juice. Shake well and pour into a cocktail...

      DIY Greek Seasoning Recipe

      June 29, 2020

      The seasoning of many Greek recipes includes blending various dried herbs and spices together to create a yummy mix appropriate for lamb, turkey, vegetarian dishes, and more. Greek spice blends typically contain marjoram, which is not found in Mediterranean seasonings. And Mediterranean blends will often include cardamom and cloves which are not...

      PlantRight Supply

      June 23, 2020

      PlantRight Supply provides unmatched solutions when it comes to landscaping. They produce a unique high-quality product line committed to servicing all landscape needs. If you are looking for continued growth with a few easy steps, PlantRight Compost and PlantRight Bio-Life 800+ in conjunction with each other is the secret to a thriving landscape...

      Favorite Greek Salad

      June 16, 2020

      Ingredients: 4 med Roma Tomatoes 1 med Cucumbers, sliced into half moon (leave skin on or not) 1 Red onion thin half moon slices, rinse and drain 1 Bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped ¾ c Kalamata olives 1 oz. Avocado, diced (not super soft) 4 oz. Feta cheese, crumbled Greek Salad Dressing: 6 T olive oil 1 ½ T fresh lemon juice 1...

      Greek Beef Kabobs with Herbs

      June 2, 2020

      For the Beef Kebabs Ingredients: 2 lb beef cubes ½ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh oregano or 1 tablespoon dried 2 tablespoons mixed chopped fresh parsley, marjoram Thyme Juice of one lemon ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper Pita bread (optional) Directions: Place the beef chunks, olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon...

      Savory Herbal Marinade

      May 29, 2020

      Featuring fresh herbs from your garden for use on Meat or Game. Ingredients: 2 1/2 Cups Red Wine 3/4 Cup Red Wine Vinegar 1 Small Onion or Several Shallots, chopped 2 Carrots, diced 1 Stalk Celery, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, sliced 2 Fresh Greek Bay Leaves, broken into pieces 2 Teaspoons each Fresh Thyme, Oregano, and Winter Savory, coarsely chopped

      Tuscan Ravioli

      May 16, 2020

      Ingredients: 1/2 tsp each chopped herbs: Rosemary, Lemon Thyme, Tri-Color Sage, Genovese Basil 2 cups cubed eggplant ½ cut 1 T olive oil 1 14.5 oz can of Roman diced tomatoes, undrained 1 14.5 oz. reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 packaged ( 9 oz. refrigerated cheese ravioli 1 15 oz can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Shredded Parmesan cheese ...

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