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3 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 1 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F) 3 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon salt

Designs vary widely, but just about all fences consist of the same basic elements: A series of posts sunk into the ground and connected by rails on the top, bottom, and usually in the middle as well; and fencing boards or panels that are nailed to the rails to give the fence its character. Privacy fences usually require 4x4 posts. Rail and fencing lumber can be almost any size. Lumber yards sell prefab sections of fence in many styles, but custom design and construction usually yield a better-looking fence....

1 10 pound turkey, brined for 24 to 36 hours* 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature ¼ cup chopped mixed herbs, such as sage, parsley, thyme, and chives ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 5 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 large yellow onion, quartered 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut in large pieces 3 bay leaves 5 cloves garlic, unpeeled 2 cup chicken broth

*The Test Garden is closed to visitors on July 1, 2022 for the Independence Day holiday. We make it easy to see all parts of the Test Garden. Simply match the numbers on the map to the numbers listed below and discover every part of the Test Garden’s beautiful landscape.

1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoon butter 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 ½ cup whole milk ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth 1 15 ounce carton ricotta cheese 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (4 ounces) ¼ cup snipped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley ¼ cup snipped fresh basil ½ teaspoon salt

3 cup firm-textured bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil, or olive oil 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

‘White Cloud’ calamint Calamintha nepeta ‘White Cloud’ is a selection with relatively large, pure-white blooms. It is a short-lived perennial but can self-seed to perpetuate itself. It blooms for 6 weeks or more in summer. Find perennials to pair with your herbs More Videos »

If your goal is to create a backyard oasis for pollinators, you may want to limit or even eliminate the use of chemicals in your landscape. Pesticides, fungicides, and many nonorganic fertilizers harm pollinators. Look for effective, pollinator-safe alternatives. Create the perfect pollinator garden with this guide. Cape Mallow Care Must-Knows Cape mallow grows well in full sun and well-drained soil. It will grow in part shade, but it does not bloom as prolifically when it receives less than 8 hours of bright sunlight daily....