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The 5th Dimension
 Everything else you need to know about successful gardening
Dear Deer, Please Go Away
Yes, they're pretty, and for some of us yummy, but those darn deer just love to munch on our gardens! Go away!
Click here to learn more about repelling deer (without hurting them)
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The Beautiful Landscape
 Fencing Options for the Flower Garden
Do you have a flower garden and are interested in making it even more beautiful? A wonderful option is to have a fence around your garden to make it a private place that seems even more beautiful with all the other elements of the world shut out.
Read about some good-looking fence options by clicking here |
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The Perennial Landscape
1997 Perennial of the Year: Salvia "May Night"
Salvia is essential for the perennial garden, and of all its popular varieties, "May Night" is one of the most glorious.
Click here to read about "May Night" and Salvia in general
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
Part II of Jim Long's The Herb Companion article contains 6 fabulous recipes starring varied species of mint.
Click here for the recipes
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
Blueberry Tips and Tricks
Blueberry plants need a little TLC to produce nice crops year after year. Not too complex, just some good things to know!
Read the full article by clicking here
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Herby Beer Bread
Serves 6
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3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, minced
1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers, minced
1 teaspoon dried mint leaves, crumbled
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
12 ounces dark beer
1 teaspoon rolled oats, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds
Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, herbs, and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir in the beer and mix until combined.
Spread in a greased 8 inch loaf pan; top with rolled oats, sunflower seeds or sesame seeds.
Bake until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm from the oven or toast any leftovers the next day.
Recipe courtesy of Beier's Greenhouse. Adapted from The Herb Companion Magazine May 2009 issue. www.herbcompanion.com.
June 14, 2009
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