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      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...

      All About Trees

      October 23, 2020

      It’s beauty, history, structure, and nature are what we enjoy about trees. They can be intimidating and overpowering, but it’s our job to take care of them and continue planting. Colonial Gardens is proud to offer our knowledge and experience to our customers. Whether it’s identifying what kind of tree is in your backyard, or why the leaves of...

      Grilled Herb Turkey Burgers

      October 16, 2020

      Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 medium red onion, minced 4 minced garlic cloves 2 pounds ground turkey meat, preferably from the legs and thighs 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup loosely packed chopped parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage 2 teaspoons chopped fresh...

      Missouri Invasive Tree Species

      October 15, 2020

      The top invasive trees/shrubs in our area: • Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) • Golden Rain Tree (Koelreuteria paniculata) • Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maacki) • Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) • Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) What makes a plant invasive? An invasive species is any species, either introduced or that escapes...

      Tuscan Bruschetta

      September 29, 2020

      Tuscan Fettunta 4 large slices country bread, toasted 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 1/4 cup/50 ml extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling Salt 2 T chopped mixture of fresh herbs: rosemary, golden thyme, tri colored sage, basil & Italian parsley Cannellini Bruschetta 4 large slices country bread, toasted 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 2...

      Meet the Urban Apple

      September 25, 2020

      The History of the Urban Apple Neolithic Period (9000 B.C.) Malus sieversii, the primary forest tree of what is today, Western China. Widespread in the Tien Shan mountain range. Bronze Age (2500 B.C.) The dispersal begins along the Old Silk Road and cultivation of apple trees in near East (Turkey, Syria, & Iraq). Persian Empire (500 B.C.)...

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