“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~
25.06.2024 - 19:29 / bhg.com / Sophia Beams
Whether you’re hosting a July 4 gathering this year or you just want to show up to the party with the most stylish dishware, The Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart has you covered with entertaining pieces and patriotic tabletop additions that are perfect for parties indoor and out. From space-saving serving trays to drink dispensers perfect for showing off your colorful punch, these finds will make sure you’ll have no trouble impressing your guests this year.
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Any outdoor party needs a way to keep your drinks (or snacks) cool and fresh. This oval serving tub can help you keep drinks ice-cold while you’re outside. It can also store party supplies or even snacks for guests. It’s rust-proof and super durable, making it perfect to use inside or outside the home.
Don’t forget to pair it with the 2-tier serving tray, which features two matching white trays on a stand with rattan handles. The trays are detachable to make serving even easier, and are perfect for any kind of party treat. Maybe best of all, they’ll save space on your table, so you can set out more snacks at once.
“This serving tray was a perfect choice for the big gatherings that we usually have,” reads one five-star review for the 2-tier serving tray. “So much space, very rigid and non-slip pads at the bottom help keep it in place…We have used it in multiple gatherings already including high-teas and we always get a compliment on this serving tray.”
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Of course, any July 4 party needs a drink dispenser. Whether you’re trying to stave off the heat with water, lemonade, or a pitcher cocktail, this 1.5 gallon drink dispenser is the right move this summer. It features an acacia lid with a clear glass base, great for showing off your fanciest
“Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace.” ~May Sarton~
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Scattered rain this past weekend brought some much needed relief to parts of the state. Insect pressure remains high in some places, and disease pressure is climbing. Harvest of several summer crops is starting to slow as preparations for fall crops are beginning. See details below.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Independence Day later this week!
What I love about my vegetable garden at this time of year is that it is almost as full of flowers as it is with fruit and veg. Alongside the rows of beans, kale and lettuce, beds are edged with marigolds or zinnias, and there are obelisks of sweet peas at either end of a bed (or sometimes in the middle). I also let a hollyhock or two seed around, as well as opium poppies, toadflax, ammi and verbena. Growing flowers alongside vegetables – or companion planting, as it is known – is something I’ve always done. There is no particular science to it, but the flowers attract more pollinators, which will in turn help the pollination of your crops. They can also lure the less beneficial aphids and other pests away from the vegetables and fruit; blackfly, for example, will colonise Ammi majus, lessening the chances of an infestation on your broad beans. And, more than anything else, letting flowers creep around the edges of your vegetable plot makes it look so much more attractive.
Water is essential. This time of year can bring inconsistent rainfall, and with the heat, supplemental irrigation may be needed. Make sure to water deeply but infrequently when irrigating. This is determined by soil type and plant needs.
July growing with Rachel
July growing with Cel Robertson
“Flowers are restful to look at. They have neither emotions nor conflicts.” ~Sigmund Freud~
Outdoor gatherings are the reason for the season. From backyard barbecues to garden parties, the best part of summer is spending time outside.