Beets – Beta vulgaris Beetroots as they more commonly referred to in Europe are the taproot portions of the beet plant. It is a member of the goosefoot family as is Swiss chard and sugar beets. Beets have been around since the Middle Ages but the varieties similar to what we eat today came later. […]
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A Million Ways to Recycle Your Christmas Tree I don’t know about you but I hate to put away the decorations and Christmas tree after the holidays. Some of us are disciplined enough to take down the tree on New Year’s day, 12 days after Christmas or go by some other unfounded traditions. Here are
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Holiday Magnolia Wreath Materials: Dry foam sheet large enough to cut out in shape of round wreath. 3 to 4 inch magnolia stems Holly berries on stems Carving knife Garden clippers Instructions: 1. Use large bowl and smaller object to form outter and inner circles of wreath. 2. Cut foam using sharp carving knife. 3.
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Nandina Heavenly Bamboo Sacred Bamboo Nandina domestica is not a bamboo but an evergreen shrub originating from Asia. It is a member of the Barberry family has been grown as an ornamental plant in New Orleans since the 1850s, 1885. This is a clumping plant with an oval shape and stiff canes. The plant can
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Callicarpa Americana Callicarpa americana, is also known as American beautyberry or French Mulberry. It is a native plant to southeastern United States. French mulberry or American beautyberry is a member of the Verbena family. Known for it’s colorful berries, American beautyberry has clusters of pink flowers which are inconspicuous and bloom in late summer followed
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