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Citrus limon ‘Variegated Pink Eureka’—often referred to as pink lemon or pink lemonade lemon—first popped up in Burbank, California, in 1931, according to the University of California Citrus Variety Collection. The very first fruit was a sport of a Eureka lemon tree, which means it was part of a plant, but physically different from the usual growth. When a sport has desirable qualities, like with the pink lemon, it can be propagated to make a new variety....

1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tsp. lemon zest ⅔ cup heavy cream ¾ cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese, softened ¼ cup honey 1 lemon ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ** To dry bread slices, place slices on a wire rack; cover loosely and let stand on the counter overnight. Or, place bread slices on a large baking sheet. Bake, uncovered, in a 300°F oven 5 to 10 minutes or until dry....

Primrose Care Must-Knows With a diverse group of plants comes the need for diverse growing conditions. Even though many of these species prefer consistent moisture, they will not tolerate wet soil and will likely rot quickly when they get too wet. It’s important to research the ideal growing conditions for your plant. With the alpine species of primrose, well-drained soil is a must. Many of the other types are native to moist alpine woodland settings, oftentimes growing near streams and even bogs....

If you have a slope too steep for mowing, you can trade turf for perennial groundcover. Near downspouts and low spots in your yard where water gathers after downpours, moisture-loving perennials can transform an eyesore into a beauty spot. Where lower rainfall dictates water restrictions, tap into the world of xeriscape plants, which grow and flower profusely with little moisture. Natural deposits of acidic soil can support lovely perennials that will make you grateful for the locally low pH....

Pyracantha Care Must-Knows Pyracantha grows best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. It is a rampant grower, sometimes producing as much as 2 feet of new growth a year. Choose a planting location carefully to avoid the frustration of a plant that grows exceptionally large and overwhelms the space. Avoid planting pyracantha in highly fertile soil, which promotes rampant growth that makes the plant more susceptible to fire blight (a deadly bacterial disease that decreases berry production)....

Red and/or green paste food coloring 6 egg whites ½ teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup sugar

Tips Prepare stuffing cubes and freeze up to 1 month ahead. (Do not stuff turkey until just before roasting.)