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Garden View : Birdhouse

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Garden View : Birdhouse

Welcome to my Weekend and this Saturday post is all about Birdhouse. I have a small collection of ones handmade and ones I bought, Birdhouses: What makes a good birdhouse?Birds' needs are straightforward: food, water and shelter. Bird feeders and birdbaths help provide the first two. Birdhouses cater to a different clientele than backyard feeders. They provide [...]

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Garden View

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Garden View

Today I am adventuring out to a new farmers market in downtown Lafayette, la. To see what's available: City Girl Farms grows a great selection of micro greens and fresh vegetables. Today's farm fresh recipe : Tomato,Avocado and Microgreen Salad : 1 tomato ( sliced) 1 avocado ( peeled, pited and cubed) Microgeens ( 1/4 [...]

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Garden View : Tyme

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Garden View : Tyme

It's another bright and Sunny Saturday in Louisiana. And my herb container is over flowing with Tyme. Not something that is bas but in a garden like life is need tobe wasted. So let's get busy : History & uses : Thyme is a Mediterranean herb with dietary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. The flowers, leaves, and oil [...]

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International Bacon Day

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International Bacon Day

I am celebrating this special day at the market with bacon treats at a specialty meat shop we found at the market. Its local and family own. We always pick up there bacon, apple butter with bacon and more : Glazed Bacon 12 oz of sliced bacon 1/2 c packed brown sugar 2 Tablespoon dry [...]

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Garden View : Carrots

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Garden View : Carrots

Today it's all about my haul of carrots. And when I have fresh carrots -it's time for Mom Carrot Salad: 1 pound shredded carrots1 ¼ cups raisins2 tablespoons mayonnaise, or to taste1 teaspoon lemon juice¼ teaspoon salt Mix carrots and raisins together in a large bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and salt together in a small [...]

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Garden View * Eggplant

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Garden View * Eggplant

Since I was planting my garden in a container this year - I plant small Japanese (Mini) eggplant. I seem to have a bumper crop this year so I am making one of my favorite meals to eat. Lisa How big do mini eggplants get?2 to 3 inchesDeep purple, egg-shaped fruit should be harvested at baby size-2 [...]

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The Southeast Native Plant Primer:

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The Southeast Native Plant Primer:

Bring Your Garden to Life—and Life to Your GardenDo you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Southeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and the environment—from reducing maintenance tasks to attracting earth-friendly pollinators such as native birds, butterflies, and bees. Native plant experts Larry Mellichamp and [...]

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Weekend Life

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Weekend Life

This Saturday I am at the Farmers Market picking up some Mustard Greens for lunch tomorrow. Today is National mustard Day which is made from the seeds of the plant......Lisa Mustard Greens : Basic Recipe : 4 bunches of clean mustard greens ( the ones from the market are pre cleaned but if yours are [...]