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The 5th Dimension
 Everything else you need to know about successful gardening
Hummingbird Feeders: Your Little Buddies Will Love You
Hummingbird feeders are such a simple way to connect with nature. Available at Beier's, too, so pick one up, make some hummingbird food, and get ready watch your new buddies all day long.
Click here for the food recipe and other tips
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The Beautiful Landscape
 Morning Glories and Moon Flowers: Vining Plants Without the Commitment
Do you love the look of a trellis or a whole house covered with flowering vines, but don't want to permanently wreck your siding or have the same look year after year? Vining annuals are the answer.
Read this neat article about vining annuals here |
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The Perennial Landscape
1990 and 2002 Perennials of the Year: Phlox "Sherwood Purple" and Phlox "David White"
Phlox is the flower your grandmother loved, and you will love it too. A must for any cutting flower garden.
Click here for a few words about growing phlox. There are a couple of things you need to know for best success!
To find out more about how the Perennial of the Year is chosen, click through to www.perennialplant.org.
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The Herbal Landscape
 Many Mints
Some plants have been part of the human experience for so long we take them completely for granted. Learn about mint, the easy going herb that transforms food into something special.
Click here to read about the dizzying variety of mints and their journey through history
To purchase bulk dried herbs including several kinds of mint or mint tea blends, check the Quick Links box above.
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The Edible Landscape
Mmmm... Strawberries
Strawberries are super easy to grow - if you put them in the right spot in your garden.
Click here to read an extremely detailed article about growing these fabulous fruits.
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Classes and Learning
Tuesday, June 9: "Beier's Picks for Perennial Success" 10 a.m. to noon
Our friend Jesse shares all his knowledge about perennial gardening. Year after year, these hardy plants bring in spring and sing all summer!
Plan Your Own "Planting Party"
June is prime time for get togethers. Wedding shower groups are perfect for this opportunity! If your group would like to make a "date" of this planting party, you may bring your own wine and cheese, treats, or other entertainment. Please call the greenhouse to confirm what you can bring along.
- Free registration for hostess, plus an awesome bonus gift!
- $5 admission fee for each guest
- Potting soil for one container included!
- FREE idea book and information to take home
- Bring your own 12 inch diameter container or hanging basket or purchase one from our awesome selection
- The only other cost is for the plants you decide to take home!
More Classes to Think About...
We are making plans for Hummingbird gardens, sandcast bird baths, planning perennial gardens, and more! Watch this box for details throughout June and even July.
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Berry Fool with Black Pepper
Serves 4
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1 1/3 cups fresh raspberries, or thawed frozen raspberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur, or substitute freshly squeeezed orange juice
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 quart strawberries
Wash and hull the strawberries. Reserve four whole and halve the rest.
In a small saucepan, combine the raspberries and sugar. Cook over very low heat, covered, stirring occasionally, until the berries are soft and the sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl, pressing the pulp to extract the juice. Stir in the pepper. Chill in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes (or longer, if you like).
In a large bowl, whip the cream until it just holds firm peaks. Do not overwhip. Fold in the raspberry mixture, the Grand Marnier or orange juice, and the halved strawberries. Be gentle! Fold until just combined. Chill until needed.
Serve in stemmed glasses or clear glass bowls, topped with the reserved whole strawberries.
Recipe courtesy of Beier's Greenhouse. Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine's Quick From Scratch Herbs and Spices Cookbook, Judith Hill, ed. New York: American Express Publishing, 2004.
June 7, 2009
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