FEBRUARY
February
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Gardening
Preparation
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Make an investment in your soil. Add as
much organic matter as possible to your
soil. It will have a better texture, a more
diverse population of beneficial
organisms, and increased fertility as a
result of this.
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Consider the final size, form, and
behavior of a tree or shrub when
selecting one for your garden. Tree
removal is a costly and unneeded
expense, so avoid planting anything with
weak limbs or that is vulnerable to pests
and blights.
After the first frost, calendula and
moonflowers can all be planted outside.
If you want to give them a head start
indoors, use sterile potting soil with no
fertilizer or extra nutrients; this will
assist
give the plants with larger roots more
energy before returning to nature later in
the summer.
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Beef Stew
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Ingredients for 2 people with
leftovers because it tastes better
on day 2 ½ – 2 lbs. stew meat
(chuck steak will do, or treat
yourself to sirloin) cut into 1″
pieces
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1 lb. potatoes
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1 lb. carrots
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3-4 medium onions
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optional: canned red kidney
beans
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optional: 3 sprigs fresh
rosemary
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2 Tbsp. AP flour for coating
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black pepper and salt to taste
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2-3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut to a size
that you like. I prefer about 1″ pieces for this
rustic stew. Peel the onions and leave them
whole.
Mix some flour and black pepper in a bowl.
Dredge meat in it. Coat a Dutch oven pan with
extra virgin olive oil. If using rosemary, add to
the oil and let infuse for about 3 minutes, then
remove. Add the meat and brown.
Add vegetables to the pan. Cover with water,
mix and simmer gently until tender. If adding
kidney beans, add them at the end. Add salt
and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or
better yet, prepare 1 day in advance.
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February
Maintenance Tips
Check clean Gutters
Check caulk and grout in all bathrooms
Check and refill water softener
Clean exhaust fans in all bathrooms
Clean refrigerator coils
Deep clean all appliances
Don’t forget the attic
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