Mother Earth’s Garden

July 31st, 2008

Thompson’s Water Seal Bloggy Giveaway!

We’re giving away 6 cans of Thompson’s Water Seal Clear Multi-Surface Aerosol Waterproofer®, to one lucky Mother Earth’s Garden reader, courtesy of the folks at Thompson’s Water Seal®. That’s the same Thompson’s Water Seal® that you put on your deck, but in a 12 ounce aerosol can!
The aerosol is great for:

Spraying on terra […]

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July 30th, 2008

Garden Recipes: Watermelon Rubiks Cube

It’s watermelon season, and the National Watermelon Promotion Board has some wonderful watermelon recipes to share. One of the most interesting is this recipe for a watermelon Rubiks® Cube.
Watermelon Rubiks® Cube
25 equal size cubes each of watermelon, white jack cheese, yellow cheddar,
smoked turkey and summer sausage
1 cup ranch dressing
Build a Rubik’s®-style cube by […]

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July 29th, 2008

Garden Recipes: Edamame Hummus

Edamame “hummus” by Ellie Krieger

 
From my favorite FoodNetwork show, Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger, comes this tantalizing recipe for hummus. I love edamame, so I can’t wait to try this one!
Edamame “Hummus”
2 cups shelled edamame, cooked according to package directions
1 cup silken tofu, briefly drained of excess liquid
1/2 teaspoon salt, […]

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July 28th, 2008

Captivating Casa Blanca Lilies

Just when the summer garden is settling into that somewhat scorched, leggy, middle-of-summer phase, out pops one of my favorite garden additions: tall, elegant, fragrant Casa Blanca lilies.
These Asiatic lilies are virtually effortless to grow. Plant the bulbs in spring or fall and they will return just as vibrant every year. As lovely and graceful […]

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July 27th, 2008

Raspberry Corn Muffins

Here’s a wonderful summer recipe for you courtesy of Cyndi at Busy Family Meals.

These are best if you can make them with fresh raspberries, bursting with summer flavor, but frozen berries can be used if necessary! You can have these mixed, baked, and ready to eat in thirty minutes easily.
They are hearty enough to […]

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July 26th, 2008

Weekend Food Links

It’s that time of the year when we’re harvesting some wonderful food from our garden, so I have a couple weekend food links for you to browse. Enjoy!
Slow down and try a delicious specialty drink from Venice!
Veggie Tostadas- A great way to use the bounty from late summer gardens.
As you become accustomed to cooking in […]

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July 25th, 2008

The Lifestyles Network Is Planning A Summer Picnic

Take a break from the garden, have a few friends over, show off those beautiful flowers, kick back, relax, and enjoy yourself.
Lifestyles is having a picnic, and you’re invited. We have everything you need to plan your next summer picnic, barbecue, or backyard celebration.
Please join us as we take a stroll around […]

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July 24th, 2008

Naturalizing with Native Plants

My favorite garden is actually not really a garden at all. It’s a small patch on the hillside above my house. I planted several varieties of plants and flowers there several years ago, then I’ve just sat back and watched it grow.

Sure I’ve done a little weeding. But I selected the plants […]

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July 23rd, 2008

Controlling Japanese Beetles

  Japanese beetles are a huge problem in almost any garden East of the Mississippi these days, so I thought I’d round up a couple control methods. Then I’m going to turn it over to you. What methods help you control your Japanese beetle populations? I’m definitely not a pro on the subject, and I’d […]

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July 20th, 2008

The First Ripe Tomatoes

I’m finally getting a few ripe cherry tomatoes in my garden. They’re an heirloom yellow variety but they’re delicious. There’s nothing better than a ripe tomato fresh from the garden. You can taste the sunshine in every bite.
Most of my tomatoes are still green, but they’re getting there. I should have several more […]

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