Friday, October 24, 2008

Burpee Seed Company

Burpee Seed Company has been the top company for ordering seeds, bulbs and plants for my family for generations. It was founded in 1876 by 18 year old W. Altee Burpee.

Their website http://www.burpee.com/ has many gardening articles, tips, gardening supplies and recipes. You can order online or through the mail. If you go to their website http://www.burpee.com/ you to can order a catalog or call 1-800-333-5808 or write W. Atlee Burpee & Co.300 Park AvenueWarminster, PA 18974.

They stand behind their products. I highly recommend this company. Now would be the time to get on their mailing list.


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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Cosmos Flowers

My Aunt came to visit and commented on my Cosmos Flowers. She stated that Cosmos Flowers were my Great Grandmother Josephine's favorite flower. I had no idea as she had died when I was 2 years old. Here are some of my Cosmos flower photos.

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Cosmos flowers starting to turn to seed. My Cosmos are Purple Cosmos Flowers.


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More information about Cosmos Flowers:

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"The greatest good is wisdom."
-St. Augustine



Monday, October 20, 2008

Butternut Squash - Cooking the Easy Way

This is a quick and easy way to cook Butternut Squash. Follow the steps and if you want to freeze the Butternut Squash put it in freeser containers or bags, label with the date.

Supplies:
Microwave
Cutting Board
Sharp knife
Spoon
Microwave safe Bowl with cover
Bowl
Measuring Spoon

Ingredients:
Butternut Squash
Water
ButterOptional: Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar











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1. Cut stem end off the Butternut squash.









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2. Cut Butternut squash in half lengthwise.










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3. Scoop out the Butternut squash seeds. If you want to save the seeds for planting then wash the seeds and allow to air-dry for 3 days. After the seeds are dry place in an airtight container until ready to use.









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4. Place Butternut squash in microwave safe bowl, pour 2 teaspoons of water in area where seeds were scooped out, place lid on bowl and microwave on high for 6 minutes.









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5. Spoon out the flesh of the butternut squash and put in a bowl.









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6. Mash the Butternut squash and add butter. Optional: drizzle Maple syrup or sprinkle brown sugar over squash.



“True happiness consists not in the multitude of friends, but in the worth and choice.”
-Ben Jonson