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Garden Journal: July 18, 2010

Karen — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:32:13 +0000

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For weeks I complained about the lack of rain and finally it rained; now I am complaining about too much rain. The soil is soupy, there is standing water in low areas, the grass is developing brown spots, the squash are drowning, and pests are multiplying like [...]

Recipe: Cold Cream of Zucchini Soup

Karen — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:20:41 +0000

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As the summer wanes and my zucchini crop dwindles I like to tuck in one last zucchini treat into my family meals, zucchini soup. This recipe is quick and easy, and relatively low calorie as it uses a roux as a thickener instead of cream…but you [...]

Recipe: Ratatouille

Karen — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:47:44 +0000

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Read 'Recipe: Ratatouille' at http://www.KarensGardenTips.com. Making ratatouille always gives me a deep sense of satisfaction. My garden supplies most of the vegetables and herbs and as I chop them up for cooking I bask in the fruits of my labor. It never ceases to amaze me how seed, fertilizer, water, sunlight and soil can bring [...]

Recipe: Vegetables Kabobs

Karen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:53:41 +0000

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When your garden is producing a variety of vegetables, try grilling some vegtable kabobs. Pair it with grilled chicken and serve on bulgar pilaf or rice. Makes a very tasty meal and has vegetables for every taste. The key to success is the sauce used for grilling; it makes [...]

Recipe: Roasted Summer Squash

Karen — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:49:48 +0000

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Read 'Recipe: Roasted Summer Squash' at http://www.KarensGardenTips.com. Summer squash and zucchini are rolling in daily and squash casserole recipes abound so this is an easy alternative for using up that squash in a way that even company enjoys. It is easy, healthy, and can be made from ingredients you probably have on hand. Serves four [...]

Couscous and Vegetables Recipe

Karen — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:14:14 +0000

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There are times during the summer that I have just one or two zucchini, not enough for the two of us, so I use this recipe with what I have. I especially like this recipe because it is easy, quick, can be made at the last minute, and [...]

How to Grow Squash

Karen — Tue, 19 May 2009 11:54:55 +0000

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Growing squash from seed is so easy that there is no point in buying seedlings unless you just don’t want to plant seeds. Squash are easy for two reasons: 1. The germination of rate of the seeds is high 2. The germination time of the seeds is very [...]