gardening

TIP: When to Plant Shrubbery

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IMG_7111 In the Southeast region the best time to plant shrubs is in the Fall and Winter! Plants need time to "get grounded'!  Don't we all?

digging(Photo courtesy of Watters Garden Center)

A plants' roots need to wiggle their way into the soil where they can get their water and nutrients. When plants can get established before the heat of May, they will be happier.

Need to spruce up your yard with new shrubs and trees? Let's get started!

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xo

harriet

Essence of Summer

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 The Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomato
in the backyard has grown to 6' tall
and has been very prolific.
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Tomatoes on the vine earlier in the summer.

With the last 3 tomatoes of the season picked from the vine,
how in the world do you honor these last fruits?
This salad is the essence of summer
and a great way to say goodbye to the
Cherokee Purple
until next year!
Tomato and Watermelon Salad
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Ingredients

5 cups (3/4-inch) seeded watermelon cubes

1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes

3 teaspoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced

1/2 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Cracked black pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Combine watermelon and tomatoes in a large bowl; sprinkle with sugar and salt, tossing to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  2. Stir in onion, vinegar, and oil. Cover and chill 2 hours. Serve chilled with lettuce leaves, if desired. Sprinkle with cracked black pepper to taste.

Bill Smith, Crook's Corner Cafe & Bar, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Seasoned in the South: Recipes From Crook's Corner and From Home, Southern Living JULY 2007

ENJOY!

xo

harriet