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 Care And Growth of Rosemary as Kitchen Herb and Dry Landscape Flowering ShrubsRosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) is a perennial, evergreen shrub. They are wonderful cooking herbs and good plants for a drought tolerant landscape. Rosemary blooms in winter and early spring. Names for rosemary include, Dew of the Sea and Elf Leaf. Growing Crassula Rupestris or Rosary Plant, Small Plants for Container Gardens or HouseplantsRosary Plants are unique little succulent plants. Crassula rupestris is also called Baby Necklace or Tom Thumb. The tiny leaves are just barely 1/4” long and shaped like slightly elongated triangles. In hanging baskets they drip over the sides like a vine and have a slow growing habit. Care and Growth of Lavender Herb Plants For Fragrant Flowers in Low Water Garden LandscapesLavender is an aromatic, drought tolerant herb grown for centuries and appreciated for its fragrant violet, blue flowers. Lavender has been used in perfumes and for aromatherapy, it also keeps linens smelling fresh and protects them from moths. Mature plants reach 2 to 4 feet tall with narrow green or gray green needle shaped leaves. The flowers bloom on long stalks. Corn Flour, Corn Meal and Cornstarch Recipe Substitutions and Molasses Johnny Cake RecipeSeveral different types of cooking ingredients come from corn. Corn bread, stews and even fried catfish recipes call for some form of corn. If you are missing an ingredient knowing its equivalent or substitution can save grandma's recipe from oblivion. If you know the use of an ingredient, it is easier to come up with a substitution. Today Mom explains corn starch, corn flour, cornmeal and provides a vintage Molasses Johnny Cake recipe. How to Care and Grow Crassula Ovata or Jade Plants Flowering Container Garden FavoritesGardening tips on growing Crassula ovata or Jade plants; shrubby succulent plants that make excellent choices for dry gardens and container plants. In late winter, succulent jade plants get 3 inch clusters of light pink to pale salmon flowers with five petals. These perennial plants are drought tolerant and only need water once a month or so. Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, Horseradish, Mustard and Paprika Emergency Recipe Substitutions and Cooking TipsMaking recipes that have been in the family for ages can also mean needing an ingredient you haven't stocked in your kitchen for ages! Mom demystifies lemon zest, citrus juice, horseradish, mustard and paprika provides emergency recipe substitutions or equivalents for these ingredients. How To Propagate Your Succulents and Cacti Plants By Rooting Leaf or Stem CuttingsSucculents are perfect plants for drought tolerant gardens and are easy to root and grow with leaf cuttings. It is a great way to expand your plant collection and it's free! Use this easy plant propagation technique with succulent plants from the Crassula family like Jade, Spoon Jade and Crassula tetragona as well as other cacti and succulent plants. Once you learn how easy it is to propagate succulent plants you'll have plenty left over to trade, give as gifts or housewarming presents. Vintage Fruit and Vegetable Crate and Can Labels Now Appreciated As Art and Home DecorBeautiful, funny and sometimes racy, fruit and vegetable labels were created to catch the eye of American consumers in the produce department. Beginning in the late 1800's farmers and merchants used artwork of colorful fruits and exotic vegetables to entice customers into buying their product. Today, crate label artwork is still found in modern kitchens except it is kept on the wall. This early form of advertising art is perfect for the kitchen and adds a retro touch of home to offices. How to Grow and Care for Skin Healing Aloe Vera Succulents as Houseplants or in the GardenAloe Vera is also called 'the healing plant'. It is easy to care for indoors on a windowsill or in the garden. It is a drought tolerant succulent plant which grows well in dry shade to part sun. Perennial aloe produces dramatic, bright orange flowers on long stalks in the spring and summer. Aloe plants grow upright and spread with time by creating offsets. Aloe gel is used medicinally for burns, minor cuts and scrapes, insect bites and other skin irritations. Easy Recipe For Making Your Own Organic Insect Killer Soap for Your GardenMany home plant pest problems can be easily solved by using a little insecticidal soap. Making your own insecticidal soap is a great way to save money on your landscaping budget and keep your garden organic at the same time. It is easy and inexpensive to mix up your own organic insect killer at home, and you won't have to worry about dangerous chemicals on your food.
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