Trailing vines create such a beautiful effect in our gardens. Depending on how we set them up, they can create a lush backdrop against a fence or draw the eye upward with their draping effect. One of our favorite plants for creating beautiful vine features is the clematis vine, a gorgeous perennial and expert climber. [...]
Bellflower, Campanula carpatica 'Pearl Deep Blue', displays deep blue, bowl-shaped flowers all season. This profusion of cup-shaped, upward-facing, 2” wide, vivid blue-violet flowers with lighter centers, floats above the mound of dark-green delicate foliage from late spring to late summer, if deadheaded regularly. It forms a compact clump 6-8” tall, 12-24” wide, making it a [...]
Can you even call yourself a Midwesterner without a healthy love of potatoes? Whether covered in butter and cheese, made into french fries, or simply boiled with salt, these tubers are one of the most beloved vegetables on any household dinner table. However, before a potato can become the foundation of our favorite hearty recipe, [...]
Happening THIS WEEK! We're happy to say that this is the week for Bauer's Annual Spring Kickoff Days! With 1.00 petunias, pansies, marigolds, and of course, geraniums - there's flowers galore. Stop in and celebrate our 40+ year tradition. Spring Open House begins Wednesday, April 17 and goes through Saturday, April 20 {Bauer's will be [...]
A delightfully different Clematis, this charming rebloomer will, like it's namesake, quickly become the star of any setting! The dainty, upright blooms are shaped like tulips, with a soft pink-to-white base and a rich darker pink stripe distinguishing every blossom,. Very, very abundantly borne on neat little vines, they blanket the garden first in mid [...]
With spring well on its way, our favorite fruit trees will soon be in full bloom, and before we know it, they’ll be loaded with deliciously sweet treats! Unfortunately, we’re not the only ones who like to enjoy the fruits of our tree’s labor. Many overwintering pests like to hide out in our trees all [...]
A stunning choice for the Perennial Plant Association's Plant f the Year 2019! The PPA states, "As trouble-free and dependable as it is eye-catching", and we completely agree. A wealth of rose-lavender spikes throughout summer are particularly fabulous in massed plantings. Hummel means bumblebee in German - appropriate for this pollinator magnet - as well [...]
Ingredients 6 Apples 1/3 cup Raisins 1/3 cup Hazelnuts, chopped 1/3 cup Dates, chopped 1 tbsp Cinnamon 1 stick Unsalted Butter 2 tbsp Brown Sugar 1/3 cup Ladyfingers or graham crackers (optional) 1/3 cup Water Directions In a bowl mix together cinnamon, chopped dated, chopped hazelnuts, brown sugar and crushed ladyfingers/cookies/Graham crackers Rinse the apples [...]
🍎 Apples, Apples, Apples 🍎 Apple season will be finished soon so if you're in need, stop in this week! There are currently two varieties available. Don't forget to stock up your freezer with tasty apple treats too - apple pies and bread, Stovetop Filling to use during the next few months, apple sauce, and [...]
Ingredients 8 medium sized apples - peeled, sliced and cored 1 Tablespoons white sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 cup butter, melted & cooled 1 cup white sugar Pinch of salt 1 egg 1 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired Directions Preheat oven to 350* Spray a pie plate with [...]
