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1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar ½ cup cold butter 2 beaten egg yolks 1 tablespoon water

Because pearly everlasting is native to poor, dry soils, it tolerates droughts and nutrient-deficient soil. That said, like most perennials, pearly everlasting grows and does best when watered regularly—especially during periods of drought or unseasonably hot weather. It also requires regular watering the first year after planting to help it get established in the garden and develop a strong root system. Because it spreads by underground stems, pearly everlasting can be a bit of a thug in the garden and behave invasively if you water regularly and fertilize abundantly....

⅔ cup water 2 tablespoon sugar 1 envelope unflavored gelatin ⅓ cup clear peppermint schnapps 20 red food coloring (about 1/8 teaspoon) White Layer ⅓ cup water ½ envelope unflavored gelatin ⅓ cup vodka 3 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk

Strawberry: Stir in 3 cups pureed strawberries. Triple Berry: Stir in 3 cups pureed blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Banana: In a blender puree 3 peeled ripe bananas. Stir into sweetened condensed milk. Proceed as directed. Coffee: Whisk in 2 Tbsp. instant espresso coffee powder. Salted Mocha: Whisk in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 2 Tbsp. instant espresso coffee powder, and 1/2 tsp. kosher salt. Caramel: Whisk in 1/4 cup caramel sauce....

Pickerel Weed Care Pickerel weed grows best in full sun at the margin of a pond or in a wetland. Thriving in boggy, wet soil, it grows well when submerged in 3 to 5 inches water. In optimal conditions it will spread readily. It is challenging to eradicate due to the wet, boggy growing conditions. If spreading is a concern, plant pickerel weed in a container and submerge the container in the pond....

⅓ cup finely chopped cucumber 3 tablespoon plain yogurt 2 tablespoon mayonnaise 2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill 2 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Expert Advice: Windows are the most important design element of any sunroom, improving comfort and energy efficiency with a layer of insulation to stabilize room temperature. Invest in the best windows you can afford and shop for features such as high energy-efficiency ratings, double- or triple-pane glass, ultraviolet tints, and safety-rated shatterproof glass.

We know it’s technically still back-to-school shopping time, but with the heatwave that’s come through much of the country recently, we don’t blame you if you’re wistful for the Halloween season. Stock up on pumpkin decor, skeleton wine glasses, and fall table decorations now so you’ll be ready as soon as the first cool fall breeze hits. Get our favorite décor pieces and serve up a big batch of witch’s brew in the festive drinkware we can’t wait to get our hands on....

2 tablespoon butter 2 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla