The Creekside Gardener: Hard scape completed

July 17, 2012

Hard scape completed

We finally completed a project that has been on our list for a long time. Our side yard on the north holds snow and water, is cold and loads lots of mud on our feet. We will be be adding a "how to" presentation of the entire project on this blog later, but for now here is the finished hard scape. The tree is a small Rocky Mountain Maple that will grow quickly. We have been very successful in transplanting these beautiful natives during February and March into our yard. Next we will be landscaping and adding wildflowers and native plants that elk do not favor. Rock is a pink granite from a quarry in Alpine, AZ. Soon this will look like the front area (second photo).


Hard scape - north side

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Mrs. HooserJuly 17, 2012 at 2:13 PM
It looks so good! What' next for you two?
Ann
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Paul and Chris HaeseSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:38 PM
There's always lots of weeding to do but we're also starting to really appreciate the production this year.

We're also putting in a greenhouse! YEA!
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Favorite RECIPES

PINTO BEANS (this recipe works with most dry beans)

Makes 1 quart (my pressure cooker holds seven 1 quart jars)

Wash jars in dishwasher. Place rims and lids in pan of water and heat slowly on stove. Measure, rinse and drain 1 cup of beans for each quart you plan to process. Boil enough water to fill each jar you will process. Set out all ingredients. When jars are washed and still hot from dishwasher, place on dish towel. To each warm quart jar add the following:

1 C dry pinto beans
½ chopped shallot or small onion pieces
1 - ½ slice cooked or uncooked bacon (optional)
4-5 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 Jalapeno pepper with stem if possible
1/2 t salt

Fill jar to top with boiling water. Leave ½” head space. Thoroughly dry the rims and edge of each jar. Place lids and rims on jars and tighten. Pressure cook @ 15# pressure for 90 minutes. NOTE: pressure may need to be changed due to your elevation or location. We are located at 6500 ft.

ASPARAGUS FRITTERS

1 C Fresh asparagus, steamed slightly. Drain, cool and slice. Add 1 egg yolk, beaten until thick.

Sift together: 1/2 C + 2 T flour, 1/2 t baking powder; 1/2 t salt, dash of paprika.

Stir into asparagus. Fold in 1 egg white, beaten stiff.

Drop by spoonfuls onto non-stick skillet brushed lightly with olive oil. Cook like pancakes, until delicately browned.

Serve with lemon butter, fresh salsa, sour cream or cheese.

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July 17, 2012

Hard scape completed

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