Monthly Archives : July 2018
How to Take Care of Your Outdoor Kitchen
Outdoor kitchens add beauty and elegance to any backyard, while giving you another element for friends and family to gather. They also add to the value of your property. But like most things with your home, outdoor kitchens are an investment and should be properly maintained to keep them in good condition. Here are some tips on how to take […]
Read MoreJuly Plant/Shrub of the Month
Pardon Me Daylily Latin Name: Hemerocallis ‘Pardon Me’ Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 1 to 1.5 feet Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet Bloom Time: June to August Bloom Description: Cranberry red self with yellow-green throat. Sun: Full sun to part shade Water: Medium Culture: Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun […]
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Grilled Steaks with Garlic Chive Butter and French-Style Potato Salad Ingredients: 1 ½ lb. small red potatoes 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature 3 tbsp. minced chives, divided ½ small shallot, minced 1 small garlic clove, minced Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp. Dijon mustard 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp. finely […]
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