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Don’t have room in the ground for bunchberry? This small-stature and ultra-cold-hardy plant also thrives in containers, where you can enjoy it by itself or mix in shade-loving annuals such as Rex begonia, fuchsia, and torenia. Caring For Bunchberry Grow bunchberry in a spot with full shade, dappled shade, or afternoon shade. Avoid afternoon sun, as it can dry out the plant and cause the foliage to dry prematurely and turn brown....

The company surveyed over 5,000 U.S. adults about the importance of certain exterior home features in their home-buying decisions. Beating out always-popular porches and patios, windows snagged the top slots, with just over 19% of respondents naming the size of windows as the most important exterior item. As a close second, about 18% said the number of windows was a crucial factor. The presence of a porch or patio came next at 17%, followed by elements like roof shape and siding style....

Find more beautiful fall annuals here. Calendula Care Must-Knows Plant them in average well-drained soil and full sun. Plants do best with a few hours of afternoon shade in hot climates. Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost date or sow seeds directly in the garden just before the last frost. Seedlings or purchased transplants can go in the ground after the last frost. Blanket the soil around young plants with a 2-inch- thick layer of mulch, then water well....

Because they instill a sense of peace and sophistication, these subtle palettes are often employed in luxurious spas or high-end clothing boutiques, and they can conjure the same mood in your home. The trick to creating a calming color scheme is to pull hues from a narrow range of hushed tones, which might be only a few degrees different from one another. Calming Living Room Color Schemes To decorate a living room that feels relaxing, stick to an elegant, mostly monochromatic palette....

Can You Prep Apple Pie Ahead of Time? Our Test Kitchen doesn’t recommend assembling an apple pie before baking it at a later time. If made ahead without baking, the pastry crust can become too wet and end up soggy after baking. The best way to make your apple pie in advance? Bake the pie completely, then chill it overnight, allowing the pie to sit at room temperature for at least an hour before serving....

2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 8 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 large egg, lightly beaten ¼ cup cold water

An equally strong influence came from farther south—Puerto Rico, where the vibrancy of her heritage links her idea of home with color. “I remember my grandmother weeding in her garden with her red headscarf and her bata [machete],” says Virginia, who continues to draw inspiration from the coral houses and brilliant red flamboyant trees she saw as a kid during summers on the island. “As I got older, it struck me how happy people were with the very limited things they had,” she says....

2 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon honey 2 teaspoon orange pee,l finely shredded ¾ cup honey Sugared Orange Slices 1 navel orange ½ teaspoon sugar nonstick cooking spray

1 3 ounce package cream cheese 2 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar Strong brewed chai tea, cooled

Tip You may keep the baked sandwiches warm in a 200°F oven up to 30 minutes before serving. To Make Ahead Prepare as directed through Step 2, except do not drizzle with melted butter. Cover and chill 2 to 4 hours. To serve, preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle rolls with melted butter and sprinkle with green onion. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and rolls are light brown.