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Limited to stock on hand. Special of the week is valid on purchases made Thursday, June 18 through Wednesday, June 24th.
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We've got it all: flags, banners and bunting!Red, white and blue wind socks and happy pinwheels
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Aptly named, stretch tops lightly embellished with beading. Choose from several different color combinations. Comfortable and classy Now at the Lazy K |
We look forward to a fun evening with those of you that have made reservations to join us for our first Evening in the Garden event. We ask that you carpool with friends if possible...we'll be parking creatively that night! |
Now that summer is in full swing, here are some recommended herbs to use while grilling. When cooking with herbs on the grill, you don’t want them to burn, so control the heat and get creative on how you can apply the flavor of the herb. Use marinades, (an easy quick marinade is chopping the herb up and mixing it with olive oil) stuff them under the skin, or use in a stuffing. If you can actually cut whatever you are grilling and stuff the herb in, that is a great way to allow the flavor to permeate further. With fish, a nice way to cook it is in foil wrap, so the fish doesn’t dry out. You can add an extra amount of olive oil, parsley, dill, along with other ingredients such as onions, mushrooms, summer squashes, and small cooked potatoes. Basil: Goes with chicken, halibut, lamb, salmon, tuna, beef, pork and vegetables. Fresh basil should be added at the last minute so it won’t be burnt and lose some of the flavor. Rosemary: Goes with chicken, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, pork and vegetables. One fun way to use rosemary is to grow the varieties that are upright and use the stems as skewers. Soak them first in water or olive oil. This is especially great with lamb, drizzled with a little lemon as it cooks. For looks on the plate as well as while eating, grill a whole stem of rosemary and let it cook until crispy, but not heavily burnt. This adds great texture and taste to many dishes. Thyme: Goes with all poultry, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, pork, & vegetables. The common thyme, also known as English thyme is an excellent choice, but some other good ones to use are lemon and lime thymes. They both can give an extra zesty flavor. Oregano: Goes with chicken, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, and vegetables. Oregano can have a strong and pungent flavor and aroma. This may require a bit more caution in its use, but still gives you that fabulous Mediterranean flavor. French Tarragon: Goes with all poultry, most fish and shellfish, beef, lamb, pork, and vegetables. Tarragon is widely used in classic French cooking for a variety of dishes including chicken, fish, and vegetables. Care needs to be taken when using this herb because the flavor can dominate. Sage: Goes with chicken, halibut, sole, beef, lamb, pork, and vegetables. This herb is well known for stuffing. So, if you are cooking a whole chicken or Cornish game hen, this would be the perfect herb for the stuffing. Come in to Orchard Nursery and pick up some herbs so you can enjoy your summer grilled meals.
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  Looking for a hat to keep those harmful UV rays at bay? Come into our Garden Shop and choose from our large selection of fabrics and straws, in many different colors. We have hats for moms, dads and kids.
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Does anything taste better than a crisp, sweet apple newly picked off the tree? Or a juicy, vine ripened tomato fresh from the garden? At Orchard Nursery, we believe nothing beats the taste of garden-fresh produce. We think that everyone should be able to experience it. With that in mind, we are proudly joining forces with Garden Writers of America’s “Plant a Row for the Hungry” and the Monument Crisis Center. The goal is to connect home gardeners who grow extra fruits and vegetables with those in our community who are in need of that nutritious food. It may be hard to imagine, but the face of hunger isn’t just homeless people in our downtowns. It is the face of an elderly neighbor choosing between food and medication. It is the working parent who earns too much to qualify for food stamps so she goes without in order to feed her children. It is the middle class family dealing with job loss and relying on the local food pantry for donations. Everyone can do something to help alleviate hunger in their community. Donating as little as one pound of fresh produce – a few tomatoes or a couple of squash – can supplement up to four meals for a person in need. The mission of the Monument Crisis Center is to provide food, help, and referrals in crisis situations and promote community awareness of needs and available resources. The Center provides emergency food supplies (a 3 day supply of nutritious food) to families in need. Orchard Nursery invites you to help us make a difference in our community. Drop off your surplus harvest at Orchard Nursery from July 5th through October 26th. Donations will be accepted on Sundays and Mondays only. Orchard Nursery will then take the bountiful harvest to the Monument Crisis Center, who will in turn disperse it to those in need. Here are some items that will hold up well and have high nutritional value:
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Last Week's
Question: With more than 25,000 species and 110,000 (and counting) hybrids, orchids are the largest family of flowering plants in the world. Orchids comprise what percentage of all flowering plants? Correct Answer: 10%
Prize Winner: Elizabeth Tinsley has won a $10 Orchard Nursery gift certificate. Congratulations! Gift certificates are to be picked up within two weeks of winning. Winner must bring an ID to the nursery to claim the prize. Prize must be picked up in person. Employees are not eligible for this contest. Please stay tuned for another question next week! |
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Step by Step: Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, sauté the onion, celery and garlic powder in oil until tender. Add the spaghetti sauce, beans, tomatoes, sugar, salt, oregano and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaf. Drain spaghetti; top with sauce and Parmesan cheese. Yield: 6 servings
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