Good day to you all today, this is Ken and Marilou with you here today on Garden The Easy Way.
Marilou and I have a good cherry cobbler recipe to share with you all today. Marilou found it on the Internet, we have not tried it yet but we will soon, it sound so delicious. This Cherry Cobbler is so quick and easy to make. ( ENJOY ! ).
** Cherry Cobbler **
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients:
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 cup Original Bisquick mix
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, softened
Preparations:
1. Spread pie filling in ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole. Place in cold oven. Heat oven to 400 F, let heat 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven.
2. While pie filling is heating, stir remaining ingredients until soft dough forms. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto warm pie filling. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired.
3. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is light brown.
Tips:
** Serve warm cobbler with cream, ice cream or whipped cream.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Cherry Pie ( How To Make )
Welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Yesterday we shared with you how to plant and grow cherry trees, so you could have your very own cherries, well today we want to share with you how to make a good USA cherry pie. I think if you would ask 500 people here in the good old USA what is their favorite pie, at least 350 of them would say that sweet bright red beautiful cherry pie. Yes it is so very beautiful and delicious and here is how you make it.
( ENJOY ! )
INGREDIENTS:
* 5 cups fresh pitted cherries
* 1 1/4 cups sugar
* 1/3 cup flour
* 1 to 2 tbsp. butter
* Pie crust
PREPARATIONS:
1. Pit the cherries. If you don't have a cherry pitter, cut a circle around each cherry with a knife and pull it apart with your fingers to remove the pits.
2. Mix sugar and cherries in a large bowl and leave standing for 20 minutes.
3. Mix flour into the cherry and sugar mixture. Pour into pie shell.
4. Cut up small bits of butter and place them in the filling.
5. Top the filled pie shell with a lattice crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cooking time may vary by 5 minutes. In high altitudes, bake at 400 degrees.
6. Cool the pie on a wire rack and serve at room temperature.
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Let set and cool down 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
* You can serve with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Yesterday we shared with you how to plant and grow cherry trees, so you could have your very own cherries, well today we want to share with you how to make a good USA cherry pie. I think if you would ask 500 people here in the good old USA what is their favorite pie, at least 350 of them would say that sweet bright red beautiful cherry pie. Yes it is so very beautiful and delicious and here is how you make it.
( ENJOY ! )
INGREDIENTS:
* 5 cups fresh pitted cherries
* 1 1/4 cups sugar
* 1/3 cup flour
* 1 to 2 tbsp. butter
* Pie crust
PREPARATIONS:
1. Pit the cherries. If you don't have a cherry pitter, cut a circle around each cherry with a knife and pull it apart with your fingers to remove the pits.
2. Mix sugar and cherries in a large bowl and leave standing for 20 minutes.
3. Mix flour into the cherry and sugar mixture. Pour into pie shell.
4. Cut up small bits of butter and place them in the filling.
5. Top the filled pie shell with a lattice crust. Bake at 425 degrees for 40 minutes, or until crust is golden brown. Cooking time may vary by 5 minutes. In high altitudes, bake at 400 degrees.
6. Cool the pie on a wire rack and serve at room temperature.
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Let set and cool down 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
* You can serve with 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Cherry Trees ( How To Plant )
Good day to you all and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we are going to share with you how to plant cherry trees. Cherry Trees need plenty of room to grow, they can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide depending on the variety you are planting. Cherry Trees look so good growing in a yard or in a field with other cherry trees.
Both sweet and sour cherries are good choices for the home garden. Sour cherries are often used in pies and are widely adapted to different climates. Sweet cherries do not grow well in warm climates and usually need a second cherry tree nearby for pollination. Both trees require pruning and training to grow correctly and produce fruit.
With regularly pruning the tree grows to at least 25 feet. Dwarf cherry trees usually reach 6 to 10 feet. Sour cherries grow to 20 feet tall and wide; dwarf varieties grow 6 to 8 feet high.
Sweet and sour cherry trees can be pruned the same way. They need to have a central stem and open centers. Once mature, the trees require pruning only to remove damaged or weak branches. Sweet cherry trees are pruned to 25 feet tall. Sour cherry trees are often pruned to 15 feet tall.
Cherry trees are relatively delicate and seldom live for more than 20 years, most people feel that they are well worth the extra care that they need because they are so beautiful and yield such tasty fruit. You can significantly prolong the life of your cherry tree while decreasing the amount of daily work that you must invest in it by planting it correctly. A little forethought and planning can go a long way toward making your tree healthier and more productive.
** How To Plant a Cherry Tree **
Things You Will Need:
* Shovel
* Fertilizer
* Weed whacker
1. Select a site that gets plenty of sunlight. Cherry trees love sunlight. Avoid planting in a sunken area where the wind and sun cannot reach your tree.
2. Make sure that that the soil is moderately acidic and well drained. You may need to use fertilizer that is specially designed for cherry trees if your soil is naturally acidic. If you do not know what the pH of your soil is, take a sample to your local garden center and ask for help. Soil that is slightly elevated tends to drain better, so if you have any low hills or rises in your yard, this can be a good site for the cherry tree.
3. Avoid areas where cherry, peach or plum trees have grown before. These types of trees all need the same nutrients and the soil will not be as good for the tree.
4. Plant in early spring. Cherry trees should be placed in the ground as early in the spring as possible, but late enough that all risk of a frost has passed.
5. Plant the tree in a clear area that gives it at least 20 feet on all sides. You may need to clear the area if there is a lot of brush on all sides. You can do this with a weed whacker or a hoe.
* Tips & Warnings *
Cherry trees are very susceptible to a wild plant called Choke Cherry. If you are planting your tree in an area that has been recently cleared, make sure that you keep an eye out for this weed.
Scale insects are the most common pest to cherry trees. Use oil spray to kills and prevent an infestation. Pruning and discarding diseased fruit can control common diseases, such as blossom blight and brown rot.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today we are going to share with you how to plant cherry trees. Cherry Trees need plenty of room to grow, they can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide depending on the variety you are planting. Cherry Trees look so good growing in a yard or in a field with other cherry trees.
Both sweet and sour cherries are good choices for the home garden. Sour cherries are often used in pies and are widely adapted to different climates. Sweet cherries do not grow well in warm climates and usually need a second cherry tree nearby for pollination. Both trees require pruning and training to grow correctly and produce fruit.
With regularly pruning the tree grows to at least 25 feet. Dwarf cherry trees usually reach 6 to 10 feet. Sour cherries grow to 20 feet tall and wide; dwarf varieties grow 6 to 8 feet high.
Sweet and sour cherry trees can be pruned the same way. They need to have a central stem and open centers. Once mature, the trees require pruning only to remove damaged or weak branches. Sweet cherry trees are pruned to 25 feet tall. Sour cherry trees are often pruned to 15 feet tall.
Cherry trees are relatively delicate and seldom live for more than 20 years, most people feel that they are well worth the extra care that they need because they are so beautiful and yield such tasty fruit. You can significantly prolong the life of your cherry tree while decreasing the amount of daily work that you must invest in it by planting it correctly. A little forethought and planning can go a long way toward making your tree healthier and more productive.
** How To Plant a Cherry Tree **
Things You Will Need:
* Shovel
* Fertilizer
* Weed whacker
1. Select a site that gets plenty of sunlight. Cherry trees love sunlight. Avoid planting in a sunken area where the wind and sun cannot reach your tree.
2. Make sure that that the soil is moderately acidic and well drained. You may need to use fertilizer that is specially designed for cherry trees if your soil is naturally acidic. If you do not know what the pH of your soil is, take a sample to your local garden center and ask for help. Soil that is slightly elevated tends to drain better, so if you have any low hills or rises in your yard, this can be a good site for the cherry tree.
3. Avoid areas where cherry, peach or plum trees have grown before. These types of trees all need the same nutrients and the soil will not be as good for the tree.
4. Plant in early spring. Cherry trees should be placed in the ground as early in the spring as possible, but late enough that all risk of a frost has passed.
5. Plant the tree in a clear area that gives it at least 20 feet on all sides. You may need to clear the area if there is a lot of brush on all sides. You can do this with a weed whacker or a hoe.
* Tips & Warnings *
Cherry trees are very susceptible to a wild plant called Choke Cherry. If you are planting your tree in an area that has been recently cleared, make sure that you keep an eye out for this weed.
Scale insects are the most common pest to cherry trees. Use oil spray to kills and prevent an infestation. Pruning and discarding diseased fruit can control common diseases, such as blossom blight and brown rot.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Peach Cobbler Grandma's Old Fashioned ( How To Make )
Hello! and we welcome you all back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we have a very delicious Peach Cobbler to share with you all, the name is " Grandma's Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler".
( ENJOY ! )
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
5 pounds fresh peaches-peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Work in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water. Sprinkle over flour mixture, and work with hands to form dough into a ball. Chill 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. In a large saucepan, mix the peaches, lemon juice, and orange juice. Add 1/2 cup butter, and cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted. In a mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cornstarch; mix into peach mixture. Remove from heat, and pour into baked crust.
4. Roll remaining dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into half-inch-wide strips. Weave strips into a lattice over peaches. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top crust is golden brown.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today we have a very delicious Peach Cobbler to share with you all, the name is " Grandma's Old Fashioned Peach Cobbler".
( ENJOY ! )
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
5 pounds fresh peaches-peeled, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and salt. Work in the shortening with a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water. Sprinkle over flour mixture, and work with hands to form dough into a ball. Chill 30 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out half of dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, covering bottom and halfway up sides. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. In a large saucepan, mix the peaches, lemon juice, and orange juice. Add 1/2 cup butter, and cook over medium-low heat until butter is melted. In a mixing bowl, stir together 2 cups sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cornstarch; mix into peach mixture. Remove from heat, and pour into baked crust.
4. Roll remaining dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch. Cut into half-inch-wide strips. Weave strips into a lattice over peaches. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until top crust is golden brown.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Peach Pie ( How To Make )
Good day to you all today here on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
We shared with you all, how to plant and grow your very own peach trees, so you can have your fresh peaches, but today we have a very good recipe. we have a delicious Peach Pie Recipe!
( ENJOY ! )
INSTRUCTIONS:
Things You Will Need
* unbaked pastry dough for a double-crust, 12-inch pie
* 6-7 c. peeled, sliced fresh peaches ( about 3 1/2 to 4 lb. )
* juice of 1 lemon
* 1/2 sugar to 1 cup to taste
* 4 tbsp. flour
* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
* 3 tbsp. butter, cut up
* 2 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water
* Pastry Brushes
* 12 inch pan
* Rolling Pins
1. Have unbaked pastry dough ready- it should be refrigerated at least 20 minutes and can even be made the day before and kept chilled.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3. Toss peaches lightly in a bowl with lemon juice, sugar, flour and spices.
4. Sprinkle a little more flour onto your work surface.
5. Divide the dough into balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick and a bit larger than the pan.
6. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie pan- it's easier to lift if you drape it over the rolling pin first. Don't stretch the dough to fit in the pan.
7. Trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang. Add the peaches to the dough-lined pan, piling them up slightly in the center. Dot with the cut-up butter.
8. Roll out the other dough ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place it on top of the peaches and trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang.
9. Fold the top crust over the lower crust and press them together with your fingers. Crimp the edges decoratively, then cut a few vents in the top crust to let steam escape.
10. Brush the egg-water mixture onto the top crust. It will form a shiny glaze as the pie bakes.
11. Place the pie in the oven and bake 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Peaches can vary in sweetness, so feel free to vary the amount of sugar to taste.
* To peel peaches easily, drop them into boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove them to a bowl of ice water. The skins should come off easily.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou, wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
We shared with you all, how to plant and grow your very own peach trees, so you can have your fresh peaches, but today we have a very good recipe. we have a delicious Peach Pie Recipe!
( ENJOY ! )
INSTRUCTIONS:
Things You Will Need
* unbaked pastry dough for a double-crust, 12-inch pie
* 6-7 c. peeled, sliced fresh peaches ( about 3 1/2 to 4 lb. )
* juice of 1 lemon
* 1/2 sugar to 1 cup to taste
* 4 tbsp. flour
* 1/2 tsp. cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
* 3 tbsp. butter, cut up
* 2 egg beaten with 1 tbsp. water
* Pastry Brushes
* 12 inch pan
* Rolling Pins
1. Have unbaked pastry dough ready- it should be refrigerated at least 20 minutes and can even be made the day before and kept chilled.
2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
3. Toss peaches lightly in a bowl with lemon juice, sugar, flour and spices.
4. Sprinkle a little more flour onto your work surface.
5. Divide the dough into balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll out the larger ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick and a bit larger than the pan.
6. Transfer the rolled dough to the pie pan- it's easier to lift if you drape it over the rolling pin first. Don't stretch the dough to fit in the pan.
7. Trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang. Add the peaches to the dough-lined pan, piling them up slightly in the center. Dot with the cut-up butter.
8. Roll out the other dough ball into a circle about 1/8-inch thick. Place it on top of the peaches and trim the edges to a 1-inch overhang.
9. Fold the top crust over the lower crust and press them together with your fingers. Crimp the edges decoratively, then cut a few vents in the top crust to let steam escape.
10. Brush the egg-water mixture onto the top crust. It will form a shiny glaze as the pie bakes.
11. Place the pie in the oven and bake 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 350 degrees F and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Peaches can vary in sweetness, so feel free to vary the amount of sugar to taste.
* To peel peaches easily, drop them into boiling water for about 2 minutes. Remove them to a bowl of ice water. The skins should come off easily.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou, wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Peach Trees ( How To Grow From Seed )
Good day to you all today, this is Ken and Marilou with you on Garden The Easy Way.
Today, we are going to talk about Peaches and Peach Trees and how easy it is to have your very own peach trees. Peaches are probably the most popular fruit to eat of most people, because they are truly delicious fruit.
There are some parts of the country that peach trees will not grow. The best zones to grow peaches in the USA are zones 5 to 9, you can buy different kind of peaches, and pick out the one kind of peach you think taste the best and save the pits. just put them in a plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to plant.
There are some things to keep in mind when you plant Peach Tree.
1. Always remember you are planting a peach tree, and where you put it, it will be there for quite a few years, so keep that in mind.
2. Peach Trees like full sun, and need room to grow and branch out. Plant in the fall.
3. before planting work up your soil well, picking out all the rocks, tree roots and grass roots. Dig down 24 inches and 36 inches across, in a circle you will plant the peach pit in the center of the circle.
4. Plant your peach pits 4 inches deep in the soil and plant them in a row. Mark the rows, mulch them and water well after planting. Never let your peach trees dry out for long period of time.
( ENJOY YOUR PEACHES!!!)
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Peach pits have a greater chance of germinating if you crack the outside of the pit before planting. Be careful not to damage the seed inside. If the seed is damaged, it will not germinate. Vise grips work well for cracking open the pit without damaging the seed.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou, wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today, we are going to talk about Peaches and Peach Trees and how easy it is to have your very own peach trees. Peaches are probably the most popular fruit to eat of most people, because they are truly delicious fruit.
There are some parts of the country that peach trees will not grow. The best zones to grow peaches in the USA are zones 5 to 9, you can buy different kind of peaches, and pick out the one kind of peach you think taste the best and save the pits. just put them in a plastic bag and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to plant.
There are some things to keep in mind when you plant Peach Tree.
1. Always remember you are planting a peach tree, and where you put it, it will be there for quite a few years, so keep that in mind.
2. Peach Trees like full sun, and need room to grow and branch out. Plant in the fall.
3. before planting work up your soil well, picking out all the rocks, tree roots and grass roots. Dig down 24 inches and 36 inches across, in a circle you will plant the peach pit in the center of the circle.
4. Plant your peach pits 4 inches deep in the soil and plant them in a row. Mark the rows, mulch them and water well after planting. Never let your peach trees dry out for long period of time.
( ENJOY YOUR PEACHES!!!)
TIPS & WARNINGS:
* Peach pits have a greater chance of germinating if you crack the outside of the pit before planting. Be careful not to damage the seed inside. If the seed is damaged, it will not germinate. Vise grips work well for cracking open the pit without damaging the seed.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou, wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Apple Homemade Cobbler ( How To Bake )
Thank you all for being here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we have a very delicious recipe to share with you, and we know you all are going to love it. Apple Homemade Cobbler, so very delicious. ( ENJOY !!!)
** Ingredients **
Apple Filling:
6 cups tart apples, peeled, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Topping:
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and milk. Turn into a lightly inch square pan. Dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. Combine all topping ingredients. beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the apples, spacing evenly spread during baking. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees F or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream. Serves 6 to 8 depending on size.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today we have a very delicious recipe to share with you, and we know you all are going to love it. Apple Homemade Cobbler, so very delicious. ( ENJOY !!!)
** Ingredients **
Apple Filling:
6 cups tart apples, peeled, sliced
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened
Topping:
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Preparation:
1. In a medium bowl, combine apples, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla and milk. Turn into a lightly inch square pan. Dot apples with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. Combine all topping ingredients. beat with wooden spoon until batter is smooth. Drop batter in 9 portions, over the apples, spacing evenly spread during baking. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 375 degrees F or until apples are tender and crust is golden brown. Serve warm with cream or ice cream. Serves 6 to 8 depending on size.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Apple Pie Elliott's Homemade ( How To Bake )
Hello! welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today, Marilou and I will share a dessert recipe that is one of Americas Favorites, " Apple Pie ". Most everyone loves apple, Marilou and I have our very own apple pie recipe, we call it " Elliott Homemade Apple Pie " we hope you all try it is so delicious ( ENJOY!!! )
INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
9 apples peeled, cored and sliced
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F ( 220 degrees C ). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
2. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today, Marilou and I will share a dessert recipe that is one of Americas Favorites, " Apple Pie ". Most everyone loves apple, Marilou and I have our very own apple pie recipe, we call it " Elliott Homemade Apple Pie " we hope you all try it is so delicious ( ENJOY!!! )
INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
9 apples peeled, cored and sliced
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F ( 220 degrees C ). Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste. Add water, white sugar and brown sugar, and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer.
2. Place the bottom crust in your pan. Fill with apples, mounded slightly. Cover with a lattice work crust. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the crust. Pour slowly so that it does not run off.
3. Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Continue baking for 35 to 45 minutes, until apples are soft.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Friday, February 10, 2012
Apple Trees ( How To Grow )
Hello! we hope you all are having a good day today and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we have a very special tree to talk about, we are going to talk about the apple tree, most all of us love our apples, and apples really are very good for us. Marilou and I want to share just how good apples really are for you, and we will share with you how to plant and grow your apple trees, so you and your family can have your very own apple trees.
**Vitamins in Apples**
It is unlikely that most people are aware about the presence of different vitamins in apples. What are these vitamins and how do they benefit us? Here are your answers...
" An apple a day, keeps the doctor away ". What could be a better beginning to this article about one of the most favorite and deliciously healthy fruits in the world? This phrase is as true and real, as the sound which is made when you munch on a fresh apple. The fruit is loaded with lots of medical health benefits and this is due to the presence of different essential vitamins in it.
Not only vitamins, apple is also a power house of beneficial minerals and elements. It helps keeping teeth cleaner and gum stronger and it also works to lower cholesterol. The fruit is antiviral in nature. It detoxifies the body, reduces skin disorders and helps in treating constipation and diseases such as obesity, headache, arthritis, bronchial asthma, inflammation of the bladder, gonorrhea, anemia, tuberculosis, neuritis, insomnia, catarrh, gallbladder stones, worms, halitosis and pyorrhea. Regarding the various vitamins in apples, due to which, this amazing fruit bears its medicinal properties, here is a section for your reference.
**Vitamins Found In Apples**
Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K.
Vitamin A
Do you know why do people who love apples are among the ones who have reduced risks of developing cancer? It is due to the richness of the fruit in vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant. It helps in keeping the cells from cancer. Vitamin A improves vision, strengthens bones, lowers blood cholesterol levels and improves skin appearance. It also helps prevent heart diseases, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections.
Vitamin B
Apples are abundant in vitamin B; almost all of its water soluble forms (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5 and B9). Vitamin B6 aids the red blood cells in transporting oxygen throughout the human body, thus, promoting healthy brain function. Metabolism, digestion and fluid balance are also regulated by this substance. Vitamin B6 strengthens the immune system and it aids in breaking down fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Mood swings, poor sex drive, depression, headaches, muscles cramps, etc., can be taken care off by adequate quantity of this vitamin in the diet. As said, apples, apart from vitamin B6, also contain vitamin B1, also known as thiamin. It prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth. The vitamin B2 or riboflavin prevents skin lesions and weight loss and vitamin B3 orniacin is essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Then comes pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, which performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids and vitamin B9 or folic acid which is essential for cell growth and reproduction.
We will finish this tomorrow about the health benefits and how to grow apple trees. Thank you. Ken & Marilou.
Today we have a very special tree to talk about, we are going to talk about the apple tree, most all of us love our apples, and apples really are very good for us. Marilou and I want to share just how good apples really are for you, and we will share with you how to plant and grow your apple trees, so you and your family can have your very own apple trees.
**Vitamins in Apples**
It is unlikely that most people are aware about the presence of different vitamins in apples. What are these vitamins and how do they benefit us? Here are your answers...
" An apple a day, keeps the doctor away ". What could be a better beginning to this article about one of the most favorite and deliciously healthy fruits in the world? This phrase is as true and real, as the sound which is made when you munch on a fresh apple. The fruit is loaded with lots of medical health benefits and this is due to the presence of different essential vitamins in it.
Not only vitamins, apple is also a power house of beneficial minerals and elements. It helps keeping teeth cleaner and gum stronger and it also works to lower cholesterol. The fruit is antiviral in nature. It detoxifies the body, reduces skin disorders and helps in treating constipation and diseases such as obesity, headache, arthritis, bronchial asthma, inflammation of the bladder, gonorrhea, anemia, tuberculosis, neuritis, insomnia, catarrh, gallbladder stones, worms, halitosis and pyorrhea. Regarding the various vitamins in apples, due to which, this amazing fruit bears its medicinal properties, here is a section for your reference.
**Vitamins Found In Apples**
Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K.
Vitamin A
Do you know why do people who love apples are among the ones who have reduced risks of developing cancer? It is due to the richness of the fruit in vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant. It helps in keeping the cells from cancer. Vitamin A improves vision, strengthens bones, lowers blood cholesterol levels and improves skin appearance. It also helps prevent heart diseases, bacterial, viral and parasitic infections.
Vitamin B
Apples are abundant in vitamin B; almost all of its water soluble forms (vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5 and B9). Vitamin B6 aids the red blood cells in transporting oxygen throughout the human body, thus, promoting healthy brain function. Metabolism, digestion and fluid balance are also regulated by this substance. Vitamin B6 strengthens the immune system and it aids in breaking down fats, carbohydrates and proteins. Mood swings, poor sex drive, depression, headaches, muscles cramps, etc., can be taken care off by adequate quantity of this vitamin in the diet. As said, apples, apart from vitamin B6, also contain vitamin B1, also known as thiamin. It prevents beriberi; maintains appetite and growth. The vitamin B2 or riboflavin prevents skin lesions and weight loss and vitamin B3 orniacin is essential for the normal function of the nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract. Then comes pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, which performs an important role in the oxidation of fats and carbohydrates and certain amino acids and vitamin B9 or folic acid which is essential for cell growth and reproduction.
We will finish this tomorrow about the health benefits and how to grow apple trees. Thank you. Ken & Marilou.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Coconut Cake ( How To Bake )
Good day to you all, and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we have a very tasty surprise to share with you all, we shared how to plant and grow coconut trees, for their delicious coconuts, and now we have a very good dessert as well to share with you all. Coconut Cake ( How To Bake ) Enjoy!!!
Prep Time: 35 min.
Inactive Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 50 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 10 to 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans
1 1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs extra-large, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk
3 to 5 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted
6 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, then line them parchment paper. Grease them again and dust lightly with flour.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl once during mixing. add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. The mixture might look curdled; don't be concerned.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in 3 parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and smooth the top with a knife. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling.
5. For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and almond extract on low speed. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until just smooth (don't whip!).
6. To assemble, place 1 layer on a flat serving plate, top side down, and spread with frosting. Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides. To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides. Serve at room temperature.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today we have a very tasty surprise to share with you all, we shared how to plant and grow coconut trees, for their delicious coconuts, and now we have a very good dessert as well to share with you all. Coconut Cake ( How To Bake ) Enjoy!!!
Prep Time: 35 min.
Inactive Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 50 min
Level: Intermediate
Serves: 10 to 12 servings
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 pound (3 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pans
1 1/2 cup sugar
6 eggs extra-large, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the pans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup milk
3 to 5 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
FOR THE FROSTING:
1 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
1 pound confectioners sugar, sifted
6 ounces sweetened shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS:
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, then line them parchment paper. Grease them again and dust lightly with flour.
2. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes, until light yellow and fluffy. Crack the eggs into a small bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs 1 at a time, scraping down the bowl once during mixing. add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix well. The mixture might look curdled; don't be concerned.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed, alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter in 3 parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the 4 ounces of coconut with a rubber spatula.
4. Pour the batter evenly into the 2 pans and smooth the top with a knife. Bake in the center of the oven for 45 to 55 minutes, until the tops are browned and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto a baking rack to finish cooling.
5. For the frosting, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, butter, vanilla and almond extract on low speed. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix until just smooth (don't whip!).
6. To assemble, place 1 layer on a flat serving plate, top side down, and spread with frosting. Place the second layer on top, top side up, and frost the top and sides. To decorate the cake, sprinkle the top with coconut and lightly press more coconut onto the sides. Serve at room temperature.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Coconut Curried Chicken ( How To Cook )
Welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou, and today we have a good surprise.
On yesterday blog we shared with you how to plant and grow coconut trees, so today we have a very good recipe to share with you. Enjoy it is so good!!!
** Coconut Curried Chicken **
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 tablespoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
3. Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
On yesterday blog we shared with you how to plant and grow coconut trees, so today we have a very good recipe to share with you. Enjoy it is so good!!!
** Coconut Curried Chicken **
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 tablespoon salt and pepper, or to taste
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed, diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
DIRECTIONS:
1. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
2. Heat oil and curry powder in a large skillet over medium-high heat for two minutes. Stir in onions and garlic, and cook 1 minute more. Add chicken, tossing lightly to coat with curry oil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink in center and juices run clear.
3. Pour coconut milk, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and sugar into the pan, and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Coconut Trees ( How To Plant and Grow Coconut Trees )
Good day to you all, and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we are going to talk about how to plant and grow coconut trees, as most of you know by now my wife Marilou is from the Philippines, they have thousands of coconut farmers, and trust me that is a beautiful site to see. Hundreds of big coconut pile up in a big pile at the end of the farmer field.
So if you are one of the lucky ones that live in a tropical place here is how you plant and grow coconut trees.
**How To Plant & Grow Coconut Trees**
In order to grow a Coconut trees you must live in a warm tropical climate all year round.
To start a coconut from the seed, it is best to have the outer fibrous husk intact. Get a 3-gallon pot. Use high quality nursery soil mixed with 40% coarse sand. Add drainage rocks to the bottom of the pot.
Lay your coconut husk on the ground and see what way it wants to rest. Plant your coconut husk 1/2 way into the soil in the same position.
You can leave the pot in the sun or the shade. Water lightly to keep very lightly moist. Partial shade will likely be more successful.
Be patient. The first time we started a coconut from seed it took 9 nine months to sprout. It is common for many palms to take many months to sprout. Don't over water as you'll rot them out.
Your coconut will first split its husk at the bottom and send down some roots. It may take several months before your coconut also splits the top of the husk pushing up its first fronds. In other words, your coconut will be growing and you won't even know it until it splits the top.
After your coconut sprouts, your coconut can live in your 3-gallon pot for about 3-6 months. After that, plant it out or in another larger pot or directly into the soil. Incorporate lots of manure. Fertilize properly starting after sprouting 3 fronds.
**GROWING**
If you plan to grow coconuts, better have patience, seven years of patience before you can expect to see any coconuts. The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is considered a "three generation tree", supporting a farmer, his children, and his grandchildren. Some trees, which can grow to a height of 60 to 100 feet, even survive all three generations. Cocos nucifera, nucifera meaning nut-bearing, has only one species that includes both the tall and the dwarf coconut tree, but many varieties exist within the species.
Though the coconut is commonly considered a nut, botanically it is classified as a drupe and is the largest of all fruit seeds. The coconut consists of the thin, strong outer layer or skin called the epicarp, the thick fibrous layer called mesocarp, and the dark brown hard shell called the endocarp that encases the coconut flesh. Just beneath the endocarp is the testa, the thin deep brown layer that clings to the white coconut meat.
The coconut palm is a striking tree with a tall slender trunk that keeps its same diameter from the base to the top. Beautiful, lacy fronds, about 25 to 35 of them, form an umbrella-like structure at the tree's zenith. The tree grows taller by forming new fronds that sprout from the top of the tree as the lower fronds die off.
Coconuts grow from the center of the fronds, close to the trunk. Unique to the coconut palm, each tree blooms thirteen times a year and produces all stages of growth at the same time, from tiny new green nuts to fully ripened brown nuts that are ready to fall from the tree.
Coconuts are persnickety about where they live. They cannot survive cold climates, and do poorly in temperate zones. Coconuts require the hot, humid weather of the tropical regions that stretch 25 degrees north to 25 degrees south of the equator all around the globe. There the sun shines steadily with plenty of rainfall to nurture the slow-growing coconut palm.
To begin the growing process, purchase a coconut with its husk completely intact. Just like sprouting any seeds and legumes, the coconut must be soaked in water, only longer, two or three days.
Next, prepare a pot that is large enough and deep enough for the coconut by putting big pieces of gravel or stones in the bottom to allow for good drainage. Add about two inches of sandy soil, then set the coconut on the soil with the pointed or bud end up. Add more soil until it covers about half the coconut. Then set the pot in a warm place such as a sunny window, near a warm oven, or on a radiator.
The next step requires patience and diligence. Pour warm water over the coconut husk every day, making sure it does not dry out. The sprouting process is very slow, sometimes taking six months or longer. Until the sprout appears, the coconut is receiving its nourishment from the white meat inside. The coconut water within provides the nut with all of its moisture requirements.
For a sprout to appear it must first pierce through one of the soft spots, often called eyes, of the coconut's hard inner shell and finally emerge from the large fibrous outer shell. When white roots begin to grow out, in about a year, the coconut can be planted in a large tub.
Coconuts planted at home are unlikely to thrive or produce a coconut. Today the nuts are a highly cultivated crop, where once they were a source of survival for natives of the tropics, providing the family's support with only a few trees.
Since commercially planted coconut palms are grown for maximum yield, some farmers use commercial fertilizer while others use a different method. With inter cropping, an effective method of fertilization and land use, the farmer plants banana trees or other large crops among the coconut trees. After producing its crop, the banana trees are left to disintegrate, producing ideal compost to fertilize the soil.
Coconuts come in many varieties. Some are grown for their higher oil content, while others are favored for their higher sugar content. Many growers prefer the dwarf varieties. Though they lack the dramatic appearance of the tall trees, they are far easier to harvest. The dwarfs, which have a shorter lifespan, about 40 to 60 years, are also less vulnerable to a yellowing disease that kills many of the tall trees.
In agriculture, nothing is without its challenges. With all its advantages, the dwarf coconut palm also faces destruction from rodents. The creatures climb up the tree trunks and form communities under the protection of the feathery fronds, often putting a considerable dent in a farmer's crop. The farmers have tried to outwit the rats by putting metal bands around the tree trunks, but these have no effect on the rats that are already colonized in the trees.
** How To Harvest **
How a farmer harvest the coconuts is a matter of choice. On the average, trees produce about 60 mature coconuts a year, though some will produce two or three times as many. The easiest method of harvesting and one that assures fully ripened coconuts, is to simply allow the ripe nuts to fall to the ground.
Alternatively, the farmer employs nimble skilled men to literally climb up to the top of the tree with a machete and cut the ripe nuts down. Still another method, one that requires considerable skill, is to attach a machete to a long bamboo pole and reach for the ripe nuts while standing on the ground. This last method often fails to provide accuracy and frequently brings down unripe nuts as well. In some countries, farmers have been able to train monkeys to gather the ripe coconuts.
Before the farmer sends his coconuts to market, he removes the thick, fibrous outer husks, making the coconuts easier for the consumer to open. The exception is young coconuts, which reach market with their outer husk partly cut away. To remove the husk, the farmer pounds the coconut against a spiked wooden post that is firmly secured in the ground.
Marilou and I hope you will enjoy your coconuts, until tomorrow Good Gardening Always, from Garden The Easy Way, Ken & Marilou Elliott Rogersville Missouri 65742---USA ( 417 ) 881-5959
Today we are going to talk about how to plant and grow coconut trees, as most of you know by now my wife Marilou is from the Philippines, they have thousands of coconut farmers, and trust me that is a beautiful site to see. Hundreds of big coconut pile up in a big pile at the end of the farmer field.
So if you are one of the lucky ones that live in a tropical place here is how you plant and grow coconut trees.
**How To Plant & Grow Coconut Trees**
In order to grow a Coconut trees you must live in a warm tropical climate all year round.
To start a coconut from the seed, it is best to have the outer fibrous husk intact. Get a 3-gallon pot. Use high quality nursery soil mixed with 40% coarse sand. Add drainage rocks to the bottom of the pot.
Lay your coconut husk on the ground and see what way it wants to rest. Plant your coconut husk 1/2 way into the soil in the same position.
You can leave the pot in the sun or the shade. Water lightly to keep very lightly moist. Partial shade will likely be more successful.
Be patient. The first time we started a coconut from seed it took 9 nine months to sprout. It is common for many palms to take many months to sprout. Don't over water as you'll rot them out.
Your coconut will first split its husk at the bottom and send down some roots. It may take several months before your coconut also splits the top of the husk pushing up its first fronds. In other words, your coconut will be growing and you won't even know it until it splits the top.
After your coconut sprouts, your coconut can live in your 3-gallon pot for about 3-6 months. After that, plant it out or in another larger pot or directly into the soil. Incorporate lots of manure. Fertilize properly starting after sprouting 3 fronds.
**GROWING**
If you plan to grow coconuts, better have patience, seven years of patience before you can expect to see any coconuts. The coconut palm, Cocos nucifera, is considered a "three generation tree", supporting a farmer, his children, and his grandchildren. Some trees, which can grow to a height of 60 to 100 feet, even survive all three generations. Cocos nucifera, nucifera meaning nut-bearing, has only one species that includes both the tall and the dwarf coconut tree, but many varieties exist within the species.
Though the coconut is commonly considered a nut, botanically it is classified as a drupe and is the largest of all fruit seeds. The coconut consists of the thin, strong outer layer or skin called the epicarp, the thick fibrous layer called mesocarp, and the dark brown hard shell called the endocarp that encases the coconut flesh. Just beneath the endocarp is the testa, the thin deep brown layer that clings to the white coconut meat. The coconut palm is a striking tree with a tall slender trunk that keeps its same diameter from the base to the top. Beautiful, lacy fronds, about 25 to 35 of them, form an umbrella-like structure at the tree's zenith. The tree grows taller by forming new fronds that sprout from the top of the tree as the lower fronds die off.
Coconuts grow from the center of the fronds, close to the trunk. Unique to the coconut palm, each tree blooms thirteen times a year and produces all stages of growth at the same time, from tiny new green nuts to fully ripened brown nuts that are ready to fall from the tree.
Coconuts are persnickety about where they live. They cannot survive cold climates, and do poorly in temperate zones. Coconuts require the hot, humid weather of the tropical regions that stretch 25 degrees north to 25 degrees south of the equator all around the globe. There the sun shines steadily with plenty of rainfall to nurture the slow-growing coconut palm.
To begin the growing process, purchase a coconut with its husk completely intact. Just like sprouting any seeds and legumes, the coconut must be soaked in water, only longer, two or three days.
Next, prepare a pot that is large enough and deep enough for the coconut by putting big pieces of gravel or stones in the bottom to allow for good drainage. Add about two inches of sandy soil, then set the coconut on the soil with the pointed or bud end up. Add more soil until it covers about half the coconut. Then set the pot in a warm place such as a sunny window, near a warm oven, or on a radiator.
The next step requires patience and diligence. Pour warm water over the coconut husk every day, making sure it does not dry out. The sprouting process is very slow, sometimes taking six months or longer. Until the sprout appears, the coconut is receiving its nourishment from the white meat inside. The coconut water within provides the nut with all of its moisture requirements.
For a sprout to appear it must first pierce through one of the soft spots, often called eyes, of the coconut's hard inner shell and finally emerge from the large fibrous outer shell. When white roots begin to grow out, in about a year, the coconut can be planted in a large tub.
Coconuts planted at home are unlikely to thrive or produce a coconut. Today the nuts are a highly cultivated crop, where once they were a source of survival for natives of the tropics, providing the family's support with only a few trees.
Since commercially planted coconut palms are grown for maximum yield, some farmers use commercial fertilizer while others use a different method. With inter cropping, an effective method of fertilization and land use, the farmer plants banana trees or other large crops among the coconut trees. After producing its crop, the banana trees are left to disintegrate, producing ideal compost to fertilize the soil.
Coconuts come in many varieties. Some are grown for their higher oil content, while others are favored for their higher sugar content. Many growers prefer the dwarf varieties. Though they lack the dramatic appearance of the tall trees, they are far easier to harvest. The dwarfs, which have a shorter lifespan, about 40 to 60 years, are also less vulnerable to a yellowing disease that kills many of the tall trees.
In agriculture, nothing is without its challenges. With all its advantages, the dwarf coconut palm also faces destruction from rodents. The creatures climb up the tree trunks and form communities under the protection of the feathery fronds, often putting a considerable dent in a farmer's crop. The farmers have tried to outwit the rats by putting metal bands around the tree trunks, but these have no effect on the rats that are already colonized in the trees.
** How To Harvest **
How a farmer harvest the coconuts is a matter of choice. On the average, trees produce about 60 mature coconuts a year, though some will produce two or three times as many. The easiest method of harvesting and one that assures fully ripened coconuts, is to simply allow the ripe nuts to fall to the ground.
Alternatively, the farmer employs nimble skilled men to literally climb up to the top of the tree with a machete and cut the ripe nuts down. Still another method, one that requires considerable skill, is to attach a machete to a long bamboo pole and reach for the ripe nuts while standing on the ground. This last method often fails to provide accuracy and frequently brings down unripe nuts as well. In some countries, farmers have been able to train monkeys to gather the ripe coconuts.
Before the farmer sends his coconuts to market, he removes the thick, fibrous outer husks, making the coconuts easier for the consumer to open. The exception is young coconuts, which reach market with their outer husk partly cut away. To remove the husk, the farmer pounds the coconut against a spiked wooden post that is firmly secured in the ground.
Marilou and I hope you will enjoy your coconuts, until tomorrow Good Gardening Always, from Garden The Easy Way, Ken & Marilou Elliott Rogersville Missouri 65742---USA ( 417 ) 881-5959
Monday, February 6, 2012
Mango Tree, Grow From Seed ( How To Grow )
Hello! and good day to you all, this is Ken and Marilou with you today on Garden The Easy Way.
Today we are going to talk about Mangoes. Marilou my wife, she is from the Philippines, and the Philippines they have 3 different kinds of Mangoes. Mangoes are Marilou's favorite fruit, and they are so delicious. Mango Trees can grow from 30 to 100 feet tall.
But we do also grow mangoes here in the USA, Southern California and Hawaii. The Mango Trees have big dark green leaves, and the flowers are in a big clusters and they smell so good, has sweet smell. Mangoes are a very healthy fruit for us to eat.
Today we are going to share with you how to plant mango seeds and how to have your very own Mango Trees, and you too can have your delicious fresh mangoes. But first, you must have the tropical weather to have a tropical fruit. So if you are one of the lucky ones with tropical weather, we are ready to go!.
*INSTRUCTIONS*
Things You Will Need:
* Mango seed
* Water
* Stakes
* Fertilizer
* Fungicide
* Pesticide
1. It is always best to get your seeds from a grower, but you can use seed out of your mango that you bought at the store or market.
2. You will need to remove the hard seed shell from the seed, you then be able to tell if the seed is damaged or not. You will need to plant the seeds before they dry.
3. When planting plant, plant the hump of the seed just above the soil line. Water well after planting, keep the soil moist, the seeds will germinate. Mango trees prefer full sun. Some people even grow mango trees in a big containers, but mango trees will grow better, and get a lot bigger if you plant them in the soil, and they will also produce more fruit if planted in the soil.
4. Mango Trees, soil be a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. Mango tree need a lot of free air movement is important to prevent disease. Keep young saplings moist and away from any chills. provide a windbreak for the plants, if in an exposed area.
5. Water every other day for the first week, then one to two times per week as they grow, according to the University of Florida Extension's website. Mangoes like moist but not waterlogged soil. Stake plants as needed as they grow taller. Mature mango trees need little additional watering.
6. Fertilize seedlings in three or four applications over the growing season with 1-1-1 NPK fertilizer or 1-2-2 fertilizer, according to the University of Hawaii Extension Service's website. Additional nitrogen will help encourage good foliage and fruiting. Organic fertilizers are best as mango trees can experience burning.
7. Check seedlings regularly for garden pests and diseases. Apply a sulfur and copper fungicide to prevent anthracnose and powdery mildew. Consult with your agricultural extension office for the best pesticide to use for your area.
***Tips & Warnings***
1. Seedling trees will bloom and bear fruit in three to six years. Fruit matures 100 to 150 after flowering. Allow fruit to ripen on tree for best flavor.
2. Avoid transplanting. Mango trees have delicate roots that dislike transplanting. Trees can go into shock.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today we are going to talk about Mangoes. Marilou my wife, she is from the Philippines, and the Philippines they have 3 different kinds of Mangoes. Mangoes are Marilou's favorite fruit, and they are so delicious. Mango Trees can grow from 30 to 100 feet tall.
But we do also grow mangoes here in the USA, Southern California and Hawaii. The Mango Trees have big dark green leaves, and the flowers are in a big clusters and they smell so good, has sweet smell. Mangoes are a very healthy fruit for us to eat.
Today we are going to share with you how to plant mango seeds and how to have your very own Mango Trees, and you too can have your delicious fresh mangoes. But first, you must have the tropical weather to have a tropical fruit. So if you are one of the lucky ones with tropical weather, we are ready to go!.
*INSTRUCTIONS*
Things You Will Need:
* Mango seed
* Water
* Stakes
* Fertilizer
* Fungicide
* Pesticide
1. It is always best to get your seeds from a grower, but you can use seed out of your mango that you bought at the store or market.
2. You will need to remove the hard seed shell from the seed, you then be able to tell if the seed is damaged or not. You will need to plant the seeds before they dry.
3. When planting plant, plant the hump of the seed just above the soil line. Water well after planting, keep the soil moist, the seeds will germinate. Mango trees prefer full sun. Some people even grow mango trees in a big containers, but mango trees will grow better, and get a lot bigger if you plant them in the soil, and they will also produce more fruit if planted in the soil.
4. Mango Trees, soil be a pH range of 5.5 to 7.5. Mango tree need a lot of free air movement is important to prevent disease. Keep young saplings moist and away from any chills. provide a windbreak for the plants, if in an exposed area.
5. Water every other day for the first week, then one to two times per week as they grow, according to the University of Florida Extension's website. Mangoes like moist but not waterlogged soil. Stake plants as needed as they grow taller. Mature mango trees need little additional watering.
6. Fertilize seedlings in three or four applications over the growing season with 1-1-1 NPK fertilizer or 1-2-2 fertilizer, according to the University of Hawaii Extension Service's website. Additional nitrogen will help encourage good foliage and fruiting. Organic fertilizers are best as mango trees can experience burning.
7. Check seedlings regularly for garden pests and diseases. Apply a sulfur and copper fungicide to prevent anthracnose and powdery mildew. Consult with your agricultural extension office for the best pesticide to use for your area.
***Tips & Warnings***
1. Seedling trees will bloom and bear fruit in three to six years. Fruit matures 100 to 150 after flowering. Allow fruit to ripen on tree for best flavor.
2. Avoid transplanting. Mango trees have delicate roots that dislike transplanting. Trees can go into shock.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Broccoli Cheese Soup ( How To Cook )
Good day to you all and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today we would like to share with you all one of my favorites vegetable soup, the name is " Broccoli Cheese Soup ". It is very tasty and is very healthy for you, if it is fix right. So enjoy this very tasty and healthy. Broccoli Cheese Soup.
** Broccoli Cheese Soup **
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ready In: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 ( 16 ounce ) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 ( 14.5 ounce ) cans chicken broth
1 ( 1 pound ) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
Directions:
1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here today on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
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Today we would like to share with you all one of my favorites vegetable soup, the name is " Broccoli Cheese Soup ". It is very tasty and is very healthy for you, if it is fix right. So enjoy this very tasty and healthy. Broccoli Cheese Soup.
** Broccoli Cheese Soup **
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ready In: 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 ( 16 ounce ) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 ( 14.5 ounce ) cans chicken broth
1 ( 1 pound ) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder
2/3 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
Directions:
1. In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
3. In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here today on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Cauliflower Curried and Cauliflower Soup ( How To Cook )
Hello! and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Yesterday we shared with you how to plant and grow Cauliflower, today Marilou and I would like to share two very tasty recipes that we found on the Internet on how to cook cauliflower. We hope you all enjoy these cauliflower recipes.
**Cauliflower Curried ( How To Cook )
Ingredients:
1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoon curry powder
12 wheat crackers
1/4 cup melted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place cauliflower in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and place in a greased casserole dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix together soup, mayonnaise, milk, and curry powder. Pour over cauliflower. Crush crackers, and mix with butter. Sprinkle over cauliflower.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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**Cauliflower Soup ( How To Cook )
Ingredients:
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the celery, onion and carrot in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Steam cauliflower in a colander over boiling water or in a steamer until tender. Mash.
3. Add the mashed cauliflower to the vegetable mixture, return to stove top over medium heat and add the chicken broth. Pepper to taste and simmer for 15 minutes or until soup is heated thoroughly.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Yesterday we shared with you how to plant and grow Cauliflower, today Marilou and I would like to share two very tasty recipes that we found on the Internet on how to cook cauliflower. We hope you all enjoy these cauliflower recipes.
**Cauliflower Curried ( How To Cook )
Ingredients:
1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoon curry powder
12 wheat crackers
1/4 cup melted butter
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Place cauliflower in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm. Drain, and place in a greased casserole dish.
3. In a large bowl, mix together soup, mayonnaise, milk, and curry powder. Pour over cauliflower. Crush crackers, and mix with butter. Sprinkle over cauliflower.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
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**Cauliflower Soup ( How To Cook )
Ingredients:
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
6 cups chicken broth
ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute the celery, onion and carrot in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Steam cauliflower in a colander over boiling water or in a steamer until tender. Mash.
3. Add the mashed cauliflower to the vegetable mixture, return to stove top over medium heat and add the chicken broth. Pepper to taste and simmer for 15 minutes or until soup is heated thoroughly.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Cauliflower ( How To Grow )
Good day to you all! this is Ken and Marilou back with you here today on Garden The Easy Way.
Marilou and I would like to talk about another very good eating vegetable, we are going to talk about Cauliflower, it is very tasty and healthy for us all to eat.
Cauliflowers are grown for their central white heads (curds) and can be grown all year round as long as the correct variety for the time of year is chosen. Cauliflowers take up quite a bit of space so don't grow them if your vegetable patch needs high yield per square foot.
Although a member of the cabbage family cauliflowers require more care and attention than cabbages to be grown successfully. Like we always say there are some things you need to know about planting and growing, and we will share with you today on how to plant and grow cauliflower.
**Cauliflower ( How To Grow )
Things You Will Need:
* Garden Rake
* Cauliflower Seeds
* Compost
* Fertilizers: Aged cow or horse manure
* Garden Spades
* Garden Tiller
* Mulch
Instructions:
1. Cauliflower need to be planted in full sun. Cauliflower is a cool season vegetable, it can't tolerate weather that's too hot or too cold, so you need to plant in the early spring, after all danger of frost has passed and all cold weather is gone, the soil must be warm.
2. You should work up your soil 6-8 weeks before planting. Work the soil down to about 8-10 inches, after work up your soil, add 2-3 inches of compost and 2-3 inches of aged cow or horse manure, mix it up well again. Must be well drained soil.
3. Start early varieties indoors about a month before the last expected frost. Move the plants to the garden when they're about 6 inches tall, all danger of frost has passed, and temperatures of both air and soil have warmed to about 50 degrees F. Set the plants in their holes, cover them just short of the bottom leaves, and build a little saucer of soil around each plant to help hold moisture.
4. Sow seeds directly in the ground for a fall harvest. Place them in clusters of four seeds each, with the clusters 2 feet apart. When the first true leaves appear, remove all but the sturdiest seedling from each group.
5. Keep cauliflower plants evenly moist; especially when they're small, they need about 1 inch of water a week, whether from rain or the garden hose.
6. Start the blanching process when the flower head (also called a curd or button) is about the size of an egg. Make sure neither it nor the foliage is wet; otherwise the plant may rot. Loop heavy twine around the leaves, gently lift them up and tie them together. The aim is to keep light and moisture out, but to let air in and also leave room for the flower to grow inside its shelter.
7. Harvest cauliflower heads when they're full but before the sections begin to loosen. The timing depends on the variety, so start checking plants daily when the heads reach 3 to 4 inches across.
**Tips & Warnings**
A. You might want to try planting Orange Bouquet, which is a pale orange variety that matures in 60 days, needs no blanching and packs a big load of vitamin A.
B. Cauliflower can fall victim to clubroot, a fungus that can invade your garden on infected plants. You can avoid the disease by growing your own seedlings rather than buying them, by growing cauliflower and other Brassica crops in a different spot each year, and by choosing disease-resistant cultivars. ( They're marked as such in seed catalogs.)
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Marilou and I would like to talk about another very good eating vegetable, we are going to talk about Cauliflower, it is very tasty and healthy for us all to eat.
Cauliflowers are grown for their central white heads (curds) and can be grown all year round as long as the correct variety for the time of year is chosen. Cauliflowers take up quite a bit of space so don't grow them if your vegetable patch needs high yield per square foot.
Although a member of the cabbage family cauliflowers require more care and attention than cabbages to be grown successfully. Like we always say there are some things you need to know about planting and growing, and we will share with you today on how to plant and grow cauliflower.
**Cauliflower ( How To Grow )
Things You Will Need:
* Garden Rake
* Cauliflower Seeds
* Compost
* Fertilizers: Aged cow or horse manure
* Garden Spades
* Garden Tiller
* Mulch
Instructions:
1. Cauliflower need to be planted in full sun. Cauliflower is a cool season vegetable, it can't tolerate weather that's too hot or too cold, so you need to plant in the early spring, after all danger of frost has passed and all cold weather is gone, the soil must be warm.
2. You should work up your soil 6-8 weeks before planting. Work the soil down to about 8-10 inches, after work up your soil, add 2-3 inches of compost and 2-3 inches of aged cow or horse manure, mix it up well again. Must be well drained soil.
3. Start early varieties indoors about a month before the last expected frost. Move the plants to the garden when they're about 6 inches tall, all danger of frost has passed, and temperatures of both air and soil have warmed to about 50 degrees F. Set the plants in their holes, cover them just short of the bottom leaves, and build a little saucer of soil around each plant to help hold moisture.
4. Sow seeds directly in the ground for a fall harvest. Place them in clusters of four seeds each, with the clusters 2 feet apart. When the first true leaves appear, remove all but the sturdiest seedling from each group.
5. Keep cauliflower plants evenly moist; especially when they're small, they need about 1 inch of water a week, whether from rain or the garden hose.
6. Start the blanching process when the flower head (also called a curd or button) is about the size of an egg. Make sure neither it nor the foliage is wet; otherwise the plant may rot. Loop heavy twine around the leaves, gently lift them up and tie them together. The aim is to keep light and moisture out, but to let air in and also leave room for the flower to grow inside its shelter.
7. Harvest cauliflower heads when they're full but before the sections begin to loosen. The timing depends on the variety, so start checking plants daily when the heads reach 3 to 4 inches across.
**Tips & Warnings**
A. You might want to try planting Orange Bouquet, which is a pale orange variety that matures in 60 days, needs no blanching and packs a big load of vitamin A.
B. Cauliflower can fall victim to clubroot, a fungus that can invade your garden on infected plants. You can avoid the disease by growing your own seedlings rather than buying them, by growing cauliflower and other Brassica crops in a different spot each year, and by choosing disease-resistant cultivars. ( They're marked as such in seed catalogs.)
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Broccoli Casserole ( Recipe )
Hello to you all today and welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Marilou and I have a good recipe to share with you all today on Garden The Easy Way. On yesterday blog we shared how to plant and grow broccoli, so today we would like to share a good recipe that we found on the Internet with you all, it is Broccoli Casserole, we hope you will like it.
So, here is Marilou to give you all what sound like a delicious recipe. Hope you all will enjoy.
** Broccoli Casserole **
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 35 min.
Level: Easy
Serves: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed crackers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs. Mix well with a metal spoon. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over the crackers. Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Marilou and I have a good recipe to share with you all today on Garden The Easy Way. On yesterday blog we shared how to plant and grow broccoli, so today we would like to share a good recipe that we found on the Internet with you all, it is Broccoli Casserole, we hope you will like it.
So, here is Marilou to give you all what sound like a delicious recipe. Hope you all will enjoy.
** Broccoli Casserole **
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 35 min.
Level: Easy
Serves: 8-10 servings
Ingredients:
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped broccoli, cooked and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated sharp cheddar
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed crackers
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with vegetable oil cooking spray.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine broccoli, mayonnaise, cheese, soup and eggs. Mix well with a metal spoon. Place the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Top with the crushed crackers and pour the melted butter evenly over the crackers. Bake for 35 minutes or until set and browned.
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Broccoli ( How To Grow )
Hi!! welcome back here today on Garden The Easy Way, this is Ken and Marilou.
Today, we are going to be talking about a vegetable that most of us in our family love to eat, and it is very healthy for us to eat, and we will share with you how to plant it.
Our healthy vegetable for today is Broccoli, you probably thinking that broccoli would be too hard to grow, but that just would not be true, Broccoli is so easy to grow and like everything else fresh home grown will always taste a lot better, than store bought. We never know how long the store bought vegetables lay around before someone buys them, the longer they lay around the more flavor they loose and the tougher and dried out they get.
OK, lets all raise a garden, and have fresh vegetables, we all deserve to have fresh healthy vegetables to eat. Marilou and I will be glad to help you just watch our Garden The Easy Way blog daily if you can.
** How To Plant Broccoli **
Like we said it is so easy to plant and grow your very own Broccoli, but there are few important things to keep in mind.
1. Broccoli, does not like hot weather over 85 to 90 degrees, so it is best to plant in the early spring, after all danger of frost and cold weather has passed.
2. Broccoli like well drained soil, so work up your soil down to 12 inches with garden tiller or shovel.
3. Broccoli does like rich soil, it is best to add 2 1/2 to 3 inches of compost and 2 1/2 to 3 inches of aged cow or horse manure, mix well after adding, mound up your rows, that will help your soil to drain out a little
4. Plant your broccoli seed about 1 inch deep and about 12 inches apart, water well after planting, be careful not to water too heavy, shower lightly so you will not uncover your seeds.
5. Watch your broccoli, never let broccoli dry out, if broccoli dry out your broccoli will be tough and will go to seed, so keep the soil moist, do not over water. Cut your broccoli before the flower opens.
( Enjoy Your Broccoli ! )
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
Today, we are going to be talking about a vegetable that most of us in our family love to eat, and it is very healthy for us to eat, and we will share with you how to plant it.
Our healthy vegetable for today is Broccoli, you probably thinking that broccoli would be too hard to grow, but that just would not be true, Broccoli is so easy to grow and like everything else fresh home grown will always taste a lot better, than store bought. We never know how long the store bought vegetables lay around before someone buys them, the longer they lay around the more flavor they loose and the tougher and dried out they get.
OK, lets all raise a garden, and have fresh vegetables, we all deserve to have fresh healthy vegetables to eat. Marilou and I will be glad to help you just watch our Garden The Easy Way blog daily if you can.
** How To Plant Broccoli **
Like we said it is so easy to plant and grow your very own Broccoli, but there are few important things to keep in mind.
1. Broccoli, does not like hot weather over 85 to 90 degrees, so it is best to plant in the early spring, after all danger of frost and cold weather has passed.
2. Broccoli like well drained soil, so work up your soil down to 12 inches with garden tiller or shovel.
3. Broccoli does like rich soil, it is best to add 2 1/2 to 3 inches of compost and 2 1/2 to 3 inches of aged cow or horse manure, mix well after adding, mound up your rows, that will help your soil to drain out a little
4. Plant your broccoli seed about 1 inch deep and about 12 inches apart, water well after planting, be careful not to water too heavy, shower lightly so you will not uncover your seeds.
5. Watch your broccoli, never let broccoli dry out, if broccoli dry out your broccoli will be tough and will go to seed, so keep the soil moist, do not over water. Cut your broccoli before the flower opens.
( Enjoy Your Broccoli ! )
Well that's it for today, we hope to talk here again tomorrow on Garden The Easy Way. Until then, this is Ken & Marilou wishing you all Happy Gardening Always.
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