I am getting some chickweed going to munch on - it's suppose to be incredibly healthy, I got some organic seeds rather then just fetch some weeds from a vacant lot, lol! Never know what it's been exposed to.... If I don't like the taste in salads, will do some green smoothies with it.... I have sorrel and purslane going too.....they are all just sprouted now and I've never had any of them before- really looking forward to the sorrel....I super want to pair that "lemony" tang with some mache! Also super psyched about sorrel being a super hardy perennial salad green.....does it get any better? My lemon mint sure acts like a weed, although I planted it on purpose! I love it that when I am out of greens - there it is - a huge carefree patch of the.

Deer hate the taste and/or smell of Brugmansia, Datura, Amaryllis, and Ajuga, so they usually stay completely clear of them. However, they are particularly fond of Camellia. Camellia isn't poisonous to them, so you'll probably have to find some way to guard your Camellias against browsing.

Ohmygarsh...my sides are splitting...between weiner man and the jerk nuts....oh boy. Okay, the egg whisk is too adorable - I like totally have to have one of those. The tool box is such a great idea! Way to go, Marigene! Enjoy, Jessy! So, will the tool box be a tool box tool box or like a goodie drawer tool box?

Sounds like a fun get-together! Here are some ideas. Vegetable Pizza 2 cans refrigerated crescent rolls 11oz cream cheese 3/4c mayonnaise 1/3 pkg dry ranch dressing mix 1tsp dill weed 1 tsp garlic powder Chopped fresh vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cucumber, mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, green onions, tomatoes, etc.) Bacon bits (optional) Sunflower seeds (optional) 1c grated cheese (cheddar, american or swiss) Press crescent roll dough into bottom and up sides of jelly roll pan. Bake according to package directions. Cool. Mix together cream cheese, Mayo, Ranch Dressing, Dill and Garlic until smooth. Spread over cooled crust. Chop vegetables into small pieces and sprinkle over pizza. Top with bacon bits, seeds and cheese. Refrigerate for several hours, then cut into squares and serve. For this one I have made it without cutting the shrimp and just served it up in a large serving dish. I have also frozen used pre\-cooked shrimp (thawed, of course). (There's vodka in it tho, not sure the ages of your nieces and nephews. Mine are all adults) BLOODY MARY SHRIMP Active time: 35 min Start to finish: 1 hr Servings: Makes about 50 hors d'oeuvres For shrimp 1 pound medium shrimp in shell, peeled and deveined 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery (3 to 4 ribs) 1 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 6) For sauce 1/2 cup ketchup 1/4 cup vodka (preferably Absolut Peppar) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons bottled horseradish (not drained), or to taste 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Tabasco Prepare shrimp: Bring a large saucepan of salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 2 quarts water) to a boil. Add shrimp, then remove from heat and let stand in water until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain in a colander and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cut shrimp into thirds and transfer to a large bowl with celery and scallions. Make sauce: Whisk together all sauce ingredients, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste. Just before serving, stir sauce into shrimp mixture. Spoon 2 shrimp pieces with vegetables and sauce into individual Chinese soup spoons and arrange spoons on a platter. Cooks' notes: • Shrimp can be cooked and tossed with vegetables 4 hours ahead, then chilled in a sealed bag. Bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes, before tossing with sauce. • Sauce can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. This one is Seagrass' recipe and we love it! FALL APPLE DIP (8 servings) 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped, salted peanuts (without skins) 3 apples, sliced but not peeled (I like to use a Golden Delicious, a Granny Smith and a red\-skinned variety for the most color) 1/2 cup orange juice Combine cream cheese, brown sugar and vanilla in a bowl \- mix until smooth. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Dip apple slices in orange juice and arrange around the cream cheese mixture. (Can transport apple slices in a container or ziplock bag in the orange juice, then arrange when ready to serve). Linda