Spores are like little seeds, though they’re much smaller and slower to germinate and grow. They’re located on the fern fronds instead of in a seed pod, capsule, or fruit. Spores appear as little bumps, often black or brown, lining the underside of some fronds. Step 1: Gather the Spores To collect spores, place a mature fern frond on a piece of smooth white paper. The ripened spores will fall from the frond and onto the paper after several days....

Netta and Judy made this garden fancy from finds at charitable organizations and secondhand stores. It’s dinner-plate wide and about 20 inches high. Each piece is in scale with the other, making it stable. The complementary colors of orange and brown, with a mushroom motif, would provide a refreshing pop of color in a woodland garden. For this example, Netta and Judy used the following: • Bread plate • Pitcher • Mushroom-motif canister • Candleholder • Dinner plate • Level • Silicone glue (salant) • Sandpaper block • Cleaning supplies to remove dirt or glue from price stickers....

¼ cup butter, softened 1 7 ounce jar marshmallow creme 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk Milk

3 tablespoon drippings in skillet ¾ cup milk 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk

Test Kitchen Tip: Top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries for a bright hit of flavor. Watch: Chef Alexis deBoschnek Puts a Modern-Day Spin on BHG’s 1950s Frosted Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Lay the Groundwork Define your mini garden with a rug, such as a water-resistant floor covering with a sisal look. Natural sisal will deteriorate and absorb rainwater, making it so heavy that it could damage your deck or cause it to collapse. Lay a smaller rug or tatami mat on top to define the seating area. Make sure to choose a rug with a calming color scheme. Add a Little Comfort Any calming garden design is incomplete without a comfortable place to sit and relax....

Cuisine Connoisseurs Dinner is served with the help of these cooks. Discover an easy, delicious sauce that will have you licking the bowl clean. Jesse Tyler Ferguson You probably know Jesse Tyler Ferguson starring as Michael from Modern Family, but you might not know that he loves to whip up Southwestern dishes from scratch. The actor shares several ultra-flavorful dishes from his new cookbook Food Between Friends that he co-authored with chef Julie Tanous....

If you haven’t heard of it, it’s a trail mix of sorts made with candy corn and peanuts—and I’m here to tell you it’s the best combination on the planet. The salty, crunchy peanuts are a great contrast to the soft, sugary candy corn pieces. And if you throw in a few chocolatey bites, I swear it tastes like heaven. The most classic way to make fall mix is with traditional candy corn, but you can switch things up even more by using flavored candy corn as your base....

4 ounce cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar

1 cup plain Greek yogurt ½ cup grated fennel 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt Dash cayenne pepper

Garden Plans For Moonflower Vines

1 cup apple juice 1 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce 2 seeded and chopped tomatoes (1-1/2 cups) ½ 6 ounce can (1/3 cup) tomato paste

To clean morels Cut a thin slice off the bottom of each stem and, if desired, cut the mushrooms in half from stem to tip. Rinse in cool water to remove any dirt and insects. If the mushrooms look clean, this may be enough; if not, a 10 to 15 minute soak in lightly salted water brings out any remaining insects and dirt. If soaking, change the water as needed until dirt and debris are removed....