Monthly Archives : August 2018
Landscaping Ideas that are Sustainable
It may be difficult to create a sustainable landscape unless you are starting from scratch. However, some minor changes to your landscape can make a significant impact. A sustainable landscape should include plants that benefit the local ecology and environmentally-friendly materials, all of which coincide with a design that will maintain itself for years. Choosing plants for a sustainable landscape […]
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Goldsturm Black Eyed Susan Latin Name: Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii ‘Goldsturm’ Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Asteraceae Zone: 3 to 9 Height: 2 to 3 feet Spread: 1 to 2 feet Bloom Time: June to September Bloom Description: Yellow rays with black center disk Sun: Full sun Water: Dry to medium Culture: Easily grown in average, moist, well-drained soils in full […]
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Barbecue Chicken with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob Ingredients: 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts 2 bone-in, skin-on chicken legs and thighs (connected) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups barbecue sauce ½ cup margarine 1 tsp. grated lime zest 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1 tsp. chili powder ½ tsp. cumin 4 ears corn, husks removed Lime wedges, for serving […]
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