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Winter snow and ice can be hard on all plants. Road salt compounds the hardship, especially among evergreen trees and shrubs. Already stressed by the weight of ice and snow, wind-induced dryness, frozen soil and other environmental factors, evergreens manifest problems with exposure to winter rock salt very early in spring. Damage is usually permanent and often fatal over the longer growing season. Several strategies can reduce rock salt damage to your evergreens.
Raspberry mint mojitos are best made with Caliche Rum and a few other key tools. Make raspberry mint mojitos with help from an experienced mixologist in this free video clip.
Making a garlic mojito requires lime juice, cilantro, olive oil and a few other necessities. Make a garlic mojito with help from an award-winning nutrition expert, spokesperson, mixologist and author in this free video clip.
Elephant garlic (Allium ampeloprasum) is touted as garlic (Allium sativum) for those who don't love garlic, because of its light flavor. However, even though elephant garlic looks, grows and tastes similar to garlic, it is, in fact, from the leek (Allium ampeloprasum) family. Unlike other leeks, elephant garlic produces bulbs, making them look like fist-sized heads of garlic. The steps and requirements to grow elephant garlic match those of garlic, not of leeks. Although there are many varieties of garlic, there is only one variety of elephant garlic.
Mint plants (Mentha spp.) have been prized for hundreds of years. The ancient Greeks used mint leaves for personal hygiene, and in the Middle Ages mint was used to purify water. In fact, mint was so important that it became somewhat mystical to some cultures, according to the West Virginia University Extension Service. Today, mint is just as valued by gardeners everywhere, who define it in a number of ways.
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial member of the mint family that is notable for its lemon-scented leaves, which may be plucked and used in teas and potpourris. The plant blooms in the summer with very small flowers that sit in irregular whorls on upright stems. Flowers emerge yellow before turning lavender when mature. They are not particularly showy, but they attract bees to the garden.
The zesty herb cilantro comes from the same plant (Coriandrum sativum) that produces another popular culinary seasoning, coriander seeds. Cilantro is an annual native to Europe suited to U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 2 to 11. The best method for harvesting the herb depends on how much you use. When it comes to clipping or using cilantro, snipping vs. cutting depends on the desired effect.
Making your own seasonal decorations is both a great way to save money and a great way to put your own personal stamp on a holiday. Make your own seasonal decorations with help from an experienced craft expert in this free video clip.
During the snowy, freezing winter months you have to be careful about navigating your sidewalk. Rock salt is great at keeping ice at bay and minimizing your risk of falling. But what about Julius? A nasty slip isn't his biggest winter risk, but rock salt could cause him problems.
Because its geography varies widely, the climate in Middle Tennessee also differs greatly even within the same county. Though it is considered as part of the South, weather that is warm enough for growing hot peppers does not arrive until well into April. Peppers need a long growing season, and therefore an early, indoors start, as well as consistently warm air and soil temperatures before they can be set out in the garden.
The key to making healthy guacamole is opening the avocado in the right way. Make healthy guacamole with cayenne pepper with help from a gluten free chef and blogger in this free video clip.
One ingredient that you're going to need around when making delicious sliced pretzels at home is popcorn oil. Make spiced pretzels with popcorn oil with help from a passionate and experienced culinary professional in this free video clip.
Cajun seasonings use about eight or so different spices to unlock maximum flavor potential in nearly any dish. Make Cajun seasonings with help from a professional chef in this free video clip.
You can make pickled garlic in minutes with a small jar and a few other basic tools right at home. Make pickled garlic with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
Getting your own seasonings to stick to homemade popcorn doesn't require years of experience in the kitchen. Get seasonings to stick to make your own microwave popcorn with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
Hot pepper mustard is a great way to add a little more zing to a wide variety of different dishes. Get a hot pepper mustard recipe with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
Layered taco seasoning bean dip goes really well with a number of different meals. Make layered taco seasoning bean dip with help from a food host and private chef in Los Angeles in this free video clip.
Oven-baked ribs really taste great when paired with a nice chocolate spice rub. Make oven-baked ribs with chocolate spice rub with help from a longtime executive chef in this free video clip.
Homemade taco seasoning is a really great way to spice up your ground beef. Make homemade taco seasoning for ground beef with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.
Homemade taco seasoning isn't nearly as difficult to make as a lot of people would have you believe. Make easy homemade taco seasoning with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.
You don't have to go all the way to Jamaica for some nice Jamaican jerk pork. Make Jamaican jerk pork on the stove with help from a Baltimore-based professionally-trained chef and culinary instructor in this free video clip.
Pumpkin spice dip is really a lot easier to make than a lot of people seem to think it is. Make pumpkin spice dip with help from a passionate culinary professional in this free video clip.
You can accomplish a lot when cooking through the careful application of some zesty curry powder. Cook with curry powder with help from the winner of the Food Networks Extreme Chef “Mexican Showdown" in this free video clip.
The mint leaf can be used fresh or dried, and is a popular ingredient for teas, salads, and desserts. It is also commonly used as a garnish. This herb can be enjoyed fresh or dried, and is known for its aromatic, sweet flavor and its cool aftertaste. This tutorial will teach you how to slice mint into long, thin strips.
Hot pepper puree is a really simple, really easy recipe that you can make whenever you'd like. Make hot pepper puree with help from an internationally recognized holistic health and wellness expert in this free video clip.
You don't have to be a professional chef to make your own satay spice blend right at home. Make your own satay spice blend with help from a professional recipe developer in this free video clip.
Vegan Jamaican jerk kabobs start off with some nice habanero peppers. Make vegan Jamaican jerk kabobs with help from a vegan chef in this free video clip.
The colonial herb lemon balm has many different medicinal properties and is great for calming. Harvest the colonial herb lemon balm with help from a board-certified naturopathic doctor and a licensed acupuncture physician in this free video clip.
Fresh herbed shrimp salad is a Mediterranean inspired dish that is best served on a bed of couscous. Make fresh herbed shrimp salad with help from the owner of a bed and breakfast in this free video clip.
Making an odorless garlic isn't actually something that you can do at home. Find out how the professionals make an odorless garlic with help from a board-certified naturopathic doctor and a licensed acupuncture physician in this free video clip.
Peppercorns need to be ground in a very particular way, especially if you're doing so with a mortar and pestle. Learn about grinding peppercorns with mortar and pestle with help from an experienced chef in this free video clip.
Sugar and spice pumpkins don't have to start outdoors if you don't want them to. Start sugar and spice pumpkins indoors with help from an experienced farmer in this free video clip.
Mint liquor is a lot easier to make than you might think. Get a recipe for mint liquor with help from a dedicated and passionate food expert in this free video clip.
Mint glaze requires a few key ingredients, like regular milk and confectioners sugar. Get a mint glaze recipe with help from a dedicated and passionate food expert in this free video clip.
Watermelon, mint and pepper salad is a delicious treat that your whole family will enjoy. Make watermelon, mint and pepper salad with help from a dedicated and passionate food expert in this free video clip.
Making a mint shake right at home only requires a few key ingredients and a little bit of know-how. Learn about a mint shake recipe with help from a dedicated and passionate food expert in this free video clip.
Making ceviche with cilantro is a lot easier than you might be expecting. Make ceviche with cilantro with help from a longtime restaurant industry professional in this free video clip.
Lentils with feta and cilantro are a dish that you can make right in the comfort of your own kitchen. Get the recipe for lentils with feta and cilantro with help from a registered dietitian in this free video clip.
Lentil and cilantro salad is a delicious dish that will have the whole family begging for more. Make lentil and cilantro salad with help from a registered dietitian in this free video clip.
When you trim cilantro is just as important as how you trim cilantro. Find out when to trim cilantro with help from the owner of a biodynamic nursery in this free video clip.
One of the most popular types of herbs to grow in a garden is mint. Learn how to transplant mint with help from the owner of a biodynamic nursery in this free video clip.
Germinating mint is a time consuming but ultimately very rewarding process. Learn how to germinate mint with help from the owner of a biodynamic nursery in this free video clip.
Chili lime butter makes a great addition to corn in nearly every situation. Find out about chili lime butter for corn with help from an award-winning and critically-acclaimed chef in this free video clip.
Homemade sausages may seem mystical and complicated, but in reality they are really quite simple to prepare. Learn the recipe for sausage spice blends with help from an experienced executive chef in this free video clip.
Cayenne pepper salad is a great dish that you can make right in the comfort of your own home. Learn about cayenne pepper salad with help from a chef and caterer in this free video clip.
Cajun spice for blackened fish is a great way to add a little bite to your favorite dish. Make Cajun spice for blackened fish with help from a passionate cook obsessed with spices in this free video clip.
Making pickling spices for eggs only requires that you follow a few basic, easy to manage steps. Learn how to make pickling spices for eggs with help from a passionate cook obsessed with spices in this free video clip.
If you don't want to use cayenne pepper, there are a number of other spices that you can try instead. Learn about cooking spice substitutes for cayenne pepper with help from a passionate cook obsessed with spices in this free video clip.
Making a curry spice blend only requires the right ingredients and a little bit of know-how. Learn how to make curry spice with help from a passionate cook obsessed with spices in this free video clip.
Cinnamon cream has a few distinct uses when it comes to tea. Find out how to use cinnamon cream in tea with help from a coffee shop owner in this free video clip.
