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Gardening

Heated Raised Gardening Beds

That’s right… heated gardening beds! Last night John and I uncoiled the PEX tubing and snaked it through each of the beds. John tied it down to the steel mesh. Today we’ll fill it with a mixture of sterile potting soil, peat moss, and compost. Almost time to plant! Not sure if you can make it out or not, but… Continue reading Heated Raised Gardening Beds

Recipes

Pear and Ginger Cream Pie

Pastry Cream 3/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or 1 T fresh grated ginger root 4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 2 T butter 1-1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Crust 9-inch unbaked pie shell Topping 2 15-oz cans pear halves in juice, drained, and sliced thin 1/4 cup apricot preserves Directions In a medium saucepan, heat milk and… Continue reading Pear and Ginger Cream Pie