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August 29th, 2012

Segment 1: Chris's pickled squash
Have you ever tried summer squash pickled? Pickled squash has a great taste and is so refreshing. Perfect even on a autumn or winter day when the thoughts of summer have faded away. 

Directions
Place 2 lb. squash, cut into 1/4 inch -thick rounds, 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped; and 1 onion, thinly sliced; in a colander. Sprinkle with 2 Tbsp. salt; cover and let stand for about 1 hour.  Do not rinse. Tightly pack squash mixture into about 4 sterilized jars, filling to 1/2 inch from the top.  Now bring 3 cups sugar, 2 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar, 2 tsp. mustard seeds, and 2 tsp. celery seeds to a boil. Stir constantly to blend together. When sugar dissolves, pour hot mixture over squash mixture in each jar. Remove any air bubbles by gently stirring with a long wooden skewer or the end of a wood spoon. Seal with lid.



Segment 2: Autumn stepping stones
Perserve autumn year round by making your own fall stepping stones. All you need is a pizza box, a plastic bag, some ready-to-use concrete mix and a few fall leaves. A pair of latex gloves may be a great idea.
 
Step 1: Cut the lid off the pizza box and reinforce each corner with duct tape. Then cut the bottom and side seam of a kitchen garbage bag to fit and secure it with tape. This will keep the concrete from sticking.
 
Step 2: Mix fast-drying concrete with water according to package directions, until it's the consistency of a thick cake mix. Fill the pizza box with the mix, pushing it into the corners and removing air bubbles.
 
Step 3: Press the leaves into the wet concrete surface.  ometimes you may have to weigh part of the leaf down, so small stones may help. If water comes to the surface, no worries, it will evaporate.
 
Step 4: When the concrete has completely dried, take it out of the box and pull out the leaves. If part of the leaf sticks to the concrete, just leave that for it will wash away in time.

August 26th, 2012 - Perfect Containers - watch now

August 10th, 2012 - Delicious apples - watch now

July 25th, 2012 - Memory Jars and Perennial Care - watch now

July 18th, 2012 - Orange Iced Tea - watch segment

July 11th, 2012 - Check out these Butterflies - watch segment

July 4th, 2012 - Zesty Salad is all the rave - watch segment

June 27th, 2012 - July 5th decorating - watch segment

June 6th, 2012 - Wild Animal Containers - watch segment

May 26th, 2012 - Grilled Fruit Smores - watch segment

May 16th, 2012 - Sweet Smelling Shubs - watch segment

May 8th, 2012 - Mothers Day ideas - watch segment

May 2nd, 2012 - Summer Color - watch segment

April 25th, 2012 - Terrariums are the IN thing! - watch segment

April 18th, 2012 - Beet Salad and Deer Proofing - watch segment

April 11th, 2012 - Make your containers HOT - watch segment

April 6th, 2012 - Easter Feast - watch segment

March 28th, 2012 - Great Easter ideas - watch segment

March 21st, 2012 - Made in the shade - watch segment

March 14th, 2012 - Ready for Spring watch now

February 24th, 2012 - Vines on Trees - watch the video

February 22nd, 2012 - Turning Colors with PH - watch the video

February 17th, 2012 - Creating a Great Water Feature - watch the video

February 10th, 2012 - Choosing the right pottery - watch the video

February 3rd, 2012 - Trimming in your yard - watch the video

 

 

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