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A. Mum (Chrysanthemum ‘Pobo Lavender’): 1 B. Ivy (Hedera helix ‘Glacier’): 1 C. Sedum sieboldii: 1 D. Flowering cabbage (Brassica oleracea ‘Ruby’): 1 E. Aster novae-belgii ‘Crimson Brocade’: 1 F. Wood fern (Dryopteris marginalis): 1 A. Petunia ‘Ultra Pastel Pink’: 5 B. Sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatus ‘Blackie’): 2 C. Acalypha wilkesiana: 1 A. Oxalis regnellii: 7 B. Calla (Zantedeschia ‘Black Forest’): 1 C. Elephant’s ears (Colocasia ‘Illustris’): 1 A....

Test Kitchen Tip: You’ll want to freeze these Christmas cookies before frosting and add the icing just before serving. Buy It: Stainless Fluted Biscuit Cutters, Set of 5 ( $17, Sur la Table) Test Kitchen Tip: Not a fan of raspberry? Substitute peach, cherry, or strawberry jam instead.

What to Use to Clean a Bathtub Pay attention to the tub’s material when deciding on the best way to clean it. The most common materials include fiberglass, acrylic, porcelain-enameled steel, and stone resin, all of which require different methods for cleaning. Acrylic and fiberglass tubs, for example, can be easily scratched by abrasive tools or cleaners, while porcelain-enamel surfaces are prone to chipping and rust. Check with the tub manufacturer for specific directions, but in general, it’s best to avoid steel wool or abrasive scrubbing pads when cleaning a bathtub....

Now this is the ultimate waffle dessert recipe! Chocolate waffles made from cake batter are piled high with banana cream and topped with chocolate ganache for a towering waffle cake that will make jaws drop. No need for a panini press when your waffle iron can serve double duty (if you have both, we won’t judge). Just think of all the possibilities for waffle sandwiches! This one fits squarely in breakfast territory with its cream cheese, granola, and fresh fruit filling....

Acute inflammation is a normal part of our body’s defense system. It’s how our immune system fights injury and infections. (That bump and bruise you get after hitting your shin on the open dishwasher door? That’s acute inflammation coming in to help your cells in that area recover.) Chronic inflammation, conversely, is a long-term response lasting months or years when the immune system fails to eliminate the problem or that stays active even after healing....

In fact, even just traipsing through the grass can pose a threat, since your furry friends can pick up herbicides and other pesticides when walking through the yard. Those chemicals transfer to their paws and fur, which they may then inadvertently ingest while grooming themselves. So are you doomed to a weedy yard if you have pets? Not necessarily. There are some weed killers safe for dogs and cats, as well as lawn-care strategies that can cut down on leafy invaders without threatening the health of your animals....

1. Apple-Cherry Dump Cake Rather than choosing between cherry dump cake and apple dump cake, make them both at once. This slow cooker dessert will be popular with fruit fans thanks to chopped apples, dried cherries, and a pinch of apple pie spice. If you want to make your dump cake more indulgent, dress it up with a scoop of cherry or vanilla ice cream and add a cherry on top....

1. Just Add Paint It’s amazing what a new coat of paint can do to upgrade a bathroom. For the walls and ceiling, you’ll want to invest in mildew- and mold-proof primers and paint, which are slightly more expensive than basic formulas, but you won’t need more than a gallon to cover an average-size bathroom. And the extra cost builds in extra protection for moisture-prone bathrooms. Cover any dingy surfaces, including baseboard molding, window trim, and scuffed cabinetry....

1. Best Flower Seeds: Renee’s Garden Renee Shepherd, founder of Renee’s Garden, trials and chooses all the flower seed varieties her company sells. Along with open-pollinated and heirloom varieties from around the world, Renee’s Garden also offers exclusive varieties like ‘Summer Peaches’ alyssum and mixes like Spinning Wheels marigolds. You can shop exciting vegetable and herb varieties, too. And each seed packet is a miniature work of watercolor art with personally-written descriptions and growing instructions....

1. Vintage Basket Lighting To create your own vintage-style pendant light, you’ll need to find an object to serve as the shade or drum. Various types of baskets or small barrels can work well for this. Simply cut a hole in the bottom and turn it upside-down. Look for one with a slightly tapered shape that will help direct light down and outward. 2. Rustic Pendant Light When choosing a material for your DIY vintage lighting, select a basket or container that fits with the rest of your decor....

Then: Jumbo Corn Burger Turning to the “Hearty Beef” section of the cookbook, Alexis begins by forming the patties. She mixes ground beef, tomato sauce, eggs, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce with her hands and places half in the bottom of a baking dish. The recipe then instructs Alexis to “combine the rest of the ingredients,” which include bread crumbs, bell pepper, pimiento, onion, and the star of the show: corn....

Green varieties of acorn squash are typically what you see in the produce aisle. Harvested when fully mature, acorn squash should weigh 1 to 3 pounds and have deep green, dull skin with spots of orange.

¼ cup reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1 teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup softened butter 2 cup powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon almond extract 3 teaspoon milk

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Are Dahlias Perennial in Your Zone? Dahlias are native to the mountains of northern Mexico. They are hardy, or perennial, in tropical and warm climates, springing up from the ground each spring. Generally, dahlias are perennial in Zones 8 and above. In Zones 7 and below, dahlia’s fleshy roots—called tubers—are killed by cold temperatures. If you garden in Zone 7 and below, you don’t have to say goodbye to your dahlias and begin with fresh tubers next year....

Whether you’re looking for outdoor games or relaxing at-home activities, we’ve got enough ideas to help you host a fun family night every week of the month. And there’s no reason the family nights have to stop at the end of August! Use these as a starting point to start your own monthly traditions. Have a Backyard Family Movie Night If you don’t feel comfortable going to a movie theater just yet, don’t worry—it’s just as easy to have your own backyard movie night under the stars!...