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Jacob’s Ladder Care Must-Knows These perennials grow well in some settings and are finicky in others. Jacob’s ladder prefers well-drained soil; it will not excessively wet soil for long periods. The plant thrives with rich, organic soils, so adding compost to poor soil is a good idea before planting. During extended dry spells, plan on additional watering to keep Jacob’s ladder looking lush. Jacob’s ladder prefers shade, but is adaptable to sunlight conditions, depending on the cultivar....

Colorful Combinations Many people have long grown foliage plants such as coleus to add a splash of color without having to worry about blooms, but sometimes coleus can get a little too large and have unattractive flowers in the summer. If this is the case for you, give Joseph’s coat a try. These tidy plants come in almost the same range of colors as coleus, albeit fewer patterns, and are just as easy to grow....

What Are Kiwi Berries? The kiwi berry, or Actinidia arguta, is a perennial vine that’s native to several countries in the northern hemisphere, including Korea and China. If you haven’t had the pleasure of sinking your teeth into this delicious fruit, it tastes exactly how you might imagine. They’re basically a teeny tiny version of a kiwi, but without the fuzzy exterior. So, instead of taking the time to tediously peel each piece of fruit, which would be pretty difficult given their small size, you can just pop them in your mouth....

If you don’t have yard space to enjoy delicious kohlrabi, enjoy it in container gardens by itself or with cool-season flowers like pansies and violas. Learn tips for starting an organic vegetable garden. Kohlrabi Care Plant kohlrabi in a sunny spot that gets half-day or all-day sun and moist but well-drained soil in early spring or autumn. It’s usually planted from seed, but you may be able to find young plants started and ready to go at your local garden center....

Orange-Mint-Marinated Shrimp Bowl: Prepare as above, except substitute orange peel for the lemon peel and orange juice for the lemon juice. Substitute Dijon-style mustard for the tomato paste. Omit cayenne pepper. Add 1 tablespoon snipped fresh mint to the marinade. Omit onion for garnish. If desired, arrange cucumber ribbons and fresh mint sprigs on top of shrimp, and garnish with orange wedges. Spicy Marinated Shrimp Bowl: Prepare as above, except omit honey and ginger....

¼ cup water ¾ cup sugar 2 lemons, or 10 key limes, thinly sliced

How to Make an Easter Egg Fruit Pizza Ingredients Needed 2 16-ounce packages sugar cookie dough1 16-ounce container frozen whipped topping, thawed1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softenedAssorted fruit such as berries, pineapple, oranges, kiwi, and/or bananasHoney (optional)Pastel sprinkles (optional) Step-by-Step Directions Follow these easy instructions to make your own Easter egg fruit pizza. This easy dessert is sure to be a hit at your Easter brunch. Step 1: Shape Dough Preheat oven to 350°F....

Tip For a spicier version, leave seeds in one or both of the jalapeño peppers.

The Dream Team Joanna is known for transforming the drab into fab with her trademark modern farmhouse design style. It was only a matter of time before her passion and eye for color would culminate into a full interior paint line. Joanna partnered with Kilz paints, one of the most popular primer and specialty paint companies on the market to create her line of paint; design and paint enthusiasts are calling the partnership a “dream team” and the ultimate paint collaboration....