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Types of Peonies Peonies come in three main types: herbaceous, tree, and itoh. Herbaceous peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) are the most common in gardens, with hundreds of varieties to choose from. These varieties usually have scented flowers that come in shades of pink, red, and white. As the name suggests, herbaceous peonies don’t form woody stems. Instead, the stems stay green and flexible, so they may need staking to keep them from flopping over, especially when the flowers get wet in the rain....

Pros: Terra-cotta is relatively inexpensive, available in a wide range of styles and designs, and is relatively heavy so it’s not likely to tip in strong winds. Cons: It breaks easily, so terra-cotta is not a good choice where it may get bumped or knocked around. Many types can’t be left outdoors in areas that experience freezing winter temperatures. Because terra-cotta is porous, it loses moisture faster than other materials – meaning you’ll need to water more often....

1. Oysters make our waterways so much healthier. Think of these bivalves as the ultimate all-natural water filters. Just one oyster cleans 25 to 50 gallons of water each day. “It’s hard to quantify the impact of that or place a money value on the work they’re doing for us,” says Jay Styron, assistant director of marine operations at the University of North Carolina—Wilmington. “I consider it priceless, though.” Plus, oysters that are farmed in cages offer a friendly habitat for small fish and lobsters....

1 small red Thai chile pepper, chopped with seeds 1 whole Thai chile pepper 1 cup water Speckled Rice 2 cup short grain rice 4 cup water ¼ cup pineapple juice 1 teaspoon salt ⅓ cup sinpped fresh pineapple mint, mint or lemon basil 1 cup chopped red sweet pepper ¼ cup pineapple juice ¼ teaspoon pepper

Test Kitchen Tip: This dish is flavored with marjoram, but you can substitute other herbs if you like. Buy It: Stainless Steel Fondue Pot, $100, Sur La Table

* For 1 cup shelled, blanched, peeled fava beans, start with 2 pounds beans in shell. Remove beans from shell and cook in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and let cool. To peel, cut a small slit in outer coating and squeeze to remove bean.

3 tablespoon meringue powder ⅓ cup warm water 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon cream of tartar title: “Holiday Snowmen Cookies” ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-08” author: “Timothy Rohrs”

Smoky Corn, Tomato, and Zucchini Salsa: Prepare as directed, except omit jalapeño chile peppers and add 2 cups chopped zucchini, 2 cups fresh corn kernels, and 1/4 cup finely chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to the pot with the Anaheim peppers in Step 3. Makes 6 pints.Nutrition per Serving (40 1/4-cup servings): same as above except 36 calories, 8 g carbohydrate, 16% Vitamin A, 66% Vitamin C, 117 mg sodium...

The fragrant flowers on the hop tree attract pollinators, including bees and butterflies, and it is a food source for caterpillars of the giant swallowtail butterfly. Become a backyard bartender by using your hop tree to brew beer! Hop Tree Care Must-Knows Hop tree is adaptable, growing easily in a variety of soil types—including slow-draining clay and fast-draining sandy loam—but it does best in moist soil with plenty of organic matter....

How to Cook Salmon in the Oven Use these methods before starting any baked salmon recipe even if you’re baking fish without a recipe. Step 1: Prep Salmon Fresh or frozen, here are some prep tips to follow in order to make a perfect oven-roasted salmon. Thawing: If salmon is frozen, allow enough time for it to thaw, covered, in the refrigerator. For faster thawing, transfer salmon to a resealable plastic bag and submerge in cold water....

More Easy Ways to Boost Curb Appeal What You Need Tape measure1×4 cedar boards1×6 cedar boards1×2 cedar boardsCompound miter sawHammer drillKreg K4 Master System1 1/4-inch coarse Kreg screwsHand sander and 120-grit sandpaperBrad nailerPaintable caulkOil-base primerExterior paintMasonry bit3/16×1 3/4-inch masonry screwsLevel Step 1: Measure and Cut Gather materials. Measure the height and width of your window. For a classic look, the shutter width should be about half the window width. (We used one 1×4 and two 1×6s to make a 14 1/2-inch-wide shutter for our 28-inch-wide window....

4 Steps to Clarifying Stock Whether you need to know how to clarify beef stock, chicken stock, fish stock, or broth use these directions. You’ll need a colander or sieve, cheesecloth, and egg whites. Be sure to use 100% cotton cheesecloth when clarifying stock. You can find cheesecloth in the kitchen supplies section of most grocery stores or it is available online. Step 1: Strain Stock Strain your stock or broth....

With that said, cast iron’s benefits rely on surfaces retaining their seasoned coating (oil baked into the finish at a high temperature), which depends on specific cleaning methods. The methods aren’t complicated but work best when put into play right after cooking. Use this guide to learn how to clean a skillet, including cast-iron skillets and enameled cast-iron cookware. Before You Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet Seasoned cast-iron skillets should have smooth, shimmering, rust-free surfaces that quickly release cooking foods and post-cooking grime....