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"Goods From the Woods" September 19

Join 22,000 friend for the annual "Goods from the Woods" fair on September 19. This Up North Marketplace and Green Living Celebration is great fun for the whole family, and you'll find Christmas gifts galore, so spend the day.

Where: Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge
Time: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: FREE!

More info: www.GoodsfromtheWoods.org OR Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge 1-800-450-4555

There is a shuttle bus running from various points in Grand Rapids at various times of the day, so call for details on pick up locations and times.

Have fun!
The Edible Landscape
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Dried Tomatoes: A Tasty Treat

Foodies among us appreciate a nice sundried tomato packed in oil as a little accompaniment for so many good foods. Why spend 8 bucks on a little jar of this goodness at the store? Make your own...just for the fun of it.

Click here to read about how to make and use sun dried tomatoes, start to finish
The 5th Dimension
vinyl fence Everything else you need to know about successful gardening

Beautifying That Fence

Got a fence that needs a little TLC? You may want to hire someone for the actual painting, but if you do a little prep work beforehand you can save a ton of money. Here are some tips for prepping your fence for painting. If nothing else, it will look better just after following this advice, even before you paint it!

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The Beautiful Landscape

compostComposting Tips and Tricks

Your compost pile will continue to work through the winter, though it slows waaaay down. So, it's time to start a new pile and let the other one finish working!

Read compost pile tips and tricks by clicking here
The Perennial Landscape
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Pruning Perennials Part V

The final section in a series of articles on taking good care of your perennials so they reward your efforts for years to come. This week: Caring for spring-flowering vs. summer-flowering perennials.

Click here for Part 5
The Herbal Landscape

rosemary picA Few Old-Fashioned But Still Good Words on Rosemary
Those of us who are mildly obsessed with herbs enjoy reading olde tyme herbalists. Those people really knew what they were talking about! One name that may be familiar is "Mrs. Grieve" who wrote her herbal in the days before married women were known by their first names.

Click here to read Mrs. Grieve's words on rosemary... you'll enjoy it!

To purchase bulk dried herbs including several kinds of herbal tea blends, check the Quick Links box above.
7 Minute Pasta Sauce with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Serves 4
1 pound pasta such as ziti, rigatoni, elbows, or spirals
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons additional oil from the sun dried tomato container
4 cloves of garlic, sliced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or cayenne
1 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained if packed in oil, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1 1/2 cups cooked cannellini beans or other white beans (canned is fine, drain thoroughly)
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta as directed on the package. The sauce takes about 7 minutes from start to finish, so time accordingly.

Place oil in a large skillet and heat gently over medium heat. Add the garlic slices and cook 1 minute. Do not overcook. Add the cayenne or red pepper flakes and toast for about 30 seconds.

Add the tomato slices and toast for 1-2 minutes. Add 1 cup of warm water and allow the sauce to simmer briskly for 2-3 minutes, softening the tomatoes and releasing their flavors. Stir in the drained beans, salt and pepper to taste. Add more water only if necessary. Simmer four minutes.

Add the drained, cooked pasta directly to the skillet and toss. Stir in the cheese and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy of Beier's Greenhouse. Adapted from Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations. New York: Alfred Knopf, 2004.

September 13, 2009
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