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      5 Ways to Use a Container

      January 14, 2021

      Let’s start planning your spring projects! Here are some creative ways to incorporate large containers in your landscape or in your home! 1. Place a container directly into your landscape Add large containers as a structural element to your landscape to create a focal point. 2. Add a structure to the container Add a structure to your...

      Native Plants for Birds

      January 11, 2021

      Native plants are plants that originally occur within a region as the result of natural processes rather than human introduction. Usually, native species are considered to have existed before the time of wide-spread European settlement a little more than 200 years ago. The United States has lost over 150 million acres of native land over the past...

      Tinctures from Teeter Creek

      January 8, 2021

      Video Player https://colonialgardenskc.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/tincture.mp4 00:00 00:00 00:00 Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Tinctures are concentrated herbal liquids that are believed to utilize natural health-boosting aspects of some plants. Tinctures are...

      Winter Watering

      December 18, 2020

      For most of us, when the first frost or snow hits here in the Midwest, it’s time for hibernation. All the plants have been brought inside, the fall outdoor decorations are thrown into the compost pile, and the outside is just a meer thought until spring. But, the outside plants still need some TLC. Sure, they are hardy and can handle Mother...

      A Gift of Generosity

      December 11, 2020

      “Orange” you excited to see what’s in your stocking this Christmas? Hanging stockings on the mantle started as just your everyday household chore. They were washed, then hung on the fireplace mantle to dry. So why has placing oranges in them at Christmas time become a tradition? There are many different theories on this tradition, some based on...

      Caring for Fresh Evergreens

      November 20, 2020

      Keep the Green, in Your Holiday Greens Representing the everlasting life, goodwill, and hope for the return of spring. Fresh evergreens present many decorative options for the holidays. Here are a few tips to extend the freshness and fragrance of your greens. Plan Ahead If buying for a specific event, aim to purchase within 2 weeks of the...

      Mushroom & Herb Crusted Stuffed Chicken Breast

      November 16, 2020

      Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breast 1 c raw spinach 1/4 c plain goat cheese 1/4 c Running Rivers mushroom crumbs or bread crumbs 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 1 clover garlic, minced 1/2 tsp Kosher salt 2 Tbsp olive or nut oil Fresh ground pepper to liking Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tenderize chicken breast by...

      Fall Maintenance

      November 13, 2020

      Fall is the season when we wrap up summer and prepare for winter both inside and outside the home. Cleanup is something that should be added to every homeowner’s list. It’s a simple task that will help aid in the success of keeping plants overwinter and giving them a good start to spring. Travis and Valerie take us around some beds at Colonial...

      Spinach Strawberry Salad

      November 2, 2020

      Ingredients: 1 pint of sliced strawberries 1 bag of spinach 1 pkg. sliced, toasted almonds Dressing: 1 TBSP poppy seeds ¼ c. cider vinegar ½ c. sugar ¼ tsp paprika ½ c. vegetable oil Mix dressing and pour over spinach, strawberries and almonds just before serving.

      Stuffed Zucchini Boats

      October 29, 2020

      Ingredients: 3 Zucchini 1 lb. river watch beef/or harmony farms chorizo 1 C wild rice/white rice mix prepared 1 clove garlic 1 small onion 1 T chopped fresh herbs: oregano, Genovese or sweet basil, mixed Arp Rosemary 1 32 oz. jar marinara sauce ½ C Parmesan Cheese ½ C Hemme Brothers Cheese Curds ½ c Hemme Mozzarella 1 T chopped fresh Italian...

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