Natalie’s home writing has been featured in newspapers and magazines nationwide, and she has been a contributor and editor at Better Homes & Garden. She is also the former editor of the Do It Yourself Magazine at Meredith Corporation. Natalie attended Iowa State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree in French Language and Literature in 2009.

Norfolk Island pine grows well in soil that is moist but not wet. The roots will rot if they stand in water for long periods of time. If the plant is exceptionally dry for a period of time, the tips of the branches will turn brown and crispy. Water Norfolk Island pine when the soil just begins to feel dry to the touch. Fertilize Norfolk Island pine with a houseplant fertilizer once or twice in spring and summer to encourage growth....

They have tons of pumpkin scents to choose from, and I’ve smelled every last one of them. Whether you like sweet-smelling candles (White Pumpkin is one of my faves) or you’re looking for a warm, spicy scent like Pumpkin Spiced Latte, there’s a Bath and Body Works Christmas or Autumn candle for everyone in this collection. Buy It: Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin 3-Wick Candle, $25 Buy It: White Pumpkin 3-Wick Candle, $25 Buy It: Pumpkin Spice Latte 3-Wick Candle, $26 Buy It: Pumpkin Carving 3-Wick Candle, $24...

Parrot’s Beak Care Must-Knows Parrot’s beak is sensitive compared to other trailing annuals and a little tricky to grow. These plants like well-drained soil. They’re likely to drop their leaves if they go too dry for too long. Be sure to water them well, especially in the summer heat. If you plan on growing parrot’s beak for its blooms, keep in mind that they begin to flower when there are cool nights, so they’ll generally grow best in the spring and fall....

1 cup softened butter 1 tablespoon finely snipped fresh sage (or 1 tsp. dried sage)

Baked Pastry Shell: Prepare as above, except generously prick bottom and sides of pastry in pie plate with a fork. Prick all around where bottom and sides meet. Line pastry with a double thickness of foil. Bake in a 450 degree F oven for 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 to 6 minutes more or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. Tips Cool pastry shell. Wrap in foil and place in freezer container or bag....

Peanut Plant Care Peanuts grow best in full sun and well-drained soil. This root crop languishes in clay and poorly drained soil. Plant peanuts after the danger of frost has passed and soil is at least 65°F. Sow seeds 1 to 1½ inches deep and 6 to 8 inches apart. Row spacing for bunch types should be about 24 inches apart, and 36 inches apart for runner types. Peanut plants bloom about 30 to 40 days after germination....

A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Allure White’) — 1 B: Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) — 1 C: Vinca major — 1 D: Bacopa (Sutera ‘Abunda Giant White’) — 3 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Moonlight Pink’) — 2 B: Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’) — 1 C: Calibrachoa ‘Cabaret Purple’ — 2 D: Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans ‘Golden Delicious’) — 3 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Indian Dunes’) — 1 B: Coleus (Keystone Kopper Solenostemon) — 1 C: Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea ‘Illusion Midnight Lace’) — 1 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Pink Happy Thought’) — 2 B: Cosmos ‘Sensation White’ — 1 C: Sage (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) — 1 D: New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens ‘Salmon Frost’) — 1 E: Easy Wave Pink Petunia — 1 F: Golden creeping Jenny (Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’) — 1 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Pinto Pink’) — 1 B: Pentas ‘Graffiti Pink’ — 1 C: Celosia ‘Smart Look Red’ — 1 D: Asparagus fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Sprengeri’) — 1 E: Ivy (Hedera colchica) — 1 F: Verbena ‘Lanai Royal Purple with Eye’ — 1 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Americana White’) — 1 B: Angelonia ‘Carita Cascade White’ — 1 C: Ivy (Hedera canariensis ‘Variegata’) — 1 D: English ivy (Hedera helix) — 1 E: Euphoric White Euphorbia — 1 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Tango Hot Pink’) — 1 B: Verbena ‘Lanai Blue’ — 1 C: Bacopa (Sutera ‘Calypso Jumbo White’) — 2 D: Ivy (Hedera canariensis) — 1 E: Vinca major — 1 F: Spike (Dracaena indivisa) — 1 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Savannah Hot Pink Sizzle’) — 2 B: Euphorbia ‘Stardust White Sparkle’ — 1 C: Impatiens ‘Accent Rose’ — 1 D: Cuphea ‘Caribbean Sunset’ — 3 A: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Crystal Palace Gem’) — 1 B: Licorice plant (Helichrysum petiolare) — 1 C: Dichondra ‘Silver Falls’ — 2 D: Geranium (Pelargonium ‘Mrs....

Try It With Steak: Spoon over cumin-rubbed grilled ribeyes. Pork: Top shredded pork tenderloin and lettuce in a tortilla. Burgers: Serve on beef or turkey burgers.

½ cup softened butter 2 cup sifted powdered sugar 6 tablespoon well-drained crushed pineapple 2 tablespoon pineapple juice 2 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar

What Is Himalayan Salt? Himalayan salt (aka pink salt or Himalayan pink salt) is an unrefined, unprocessed raw mineral that hails from the Punjab region of Pakistan, which is near the foothills of the Himalayas. Chemically, it’s very close to table salt, containing up to 98% sodium chloride (regular table salt usually has 97%-99%). Himalayan Pink Salt Benefits Sodium is an essential mineral found in salt, and your body needs it to support a variety of functions such as contracting and relaxing muscles, benefits include regulating water content throughout your body, promoting healthy pH balance in your cells, promoting blood sugar health, regulating your sleep, and helping to reduce the signs of aging....

*Tip For nice round slices, rotate log while cutting to prevent flattening. (If dough gets too soft to slice, freeze briefly until it is firm enough to slice.)