A Springtime Garden Party

When the weather just starts to get warm, the flowers begin to bloom and Garden parties are in season! People love to get together for a great meal with their friends to plan for the summer ahead. This includes plans of garden planting from rosebushes to zucchinis and there are varying opinions of which is better to plant and when to plant them so have a garden party to discuss the best tips.

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A great menu for a garden party would include raspberry muffins, eggs Benedict Begonias, Posey Poppyseed Bagels and a variety of juices. The eggs Benedict Begonias are a good balance that includes men who believe that often garden party menus are too feminine for them to enjoy. Start by collecting the following ingredients 4 egg yolks, 3 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 pinch ground white pepper, 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon water, 1 cup butter, melted, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 8 eggs, 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar, 8 strips Canadian-style bacon, 4 English muffins, split, 2 tablespoons butter, softened.

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Fill the bottom of a double boiler part-way with water. Make sure that water does not touch the top pan. Bring water to a gentle simmer. In the top of the double boiler, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, white pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon water.

Add the melted butter to egg yolk mixture 1 or 2 tablespoons at a time while whisking yolks constantly. If hollandaise begins to get too thick, add a teaspoon or two of hot water. Continue whisking until all butter is incorporated. Whisk in salt, then remove from heat. Place a lid on pan to keep sauce warm.
Preheat oven on broiler setting. To Poach Eggs: Fill a large saucepan with 3 inches of water. Bring water to a gentle simmer, and then add vinegar. Carefully break eggs into simmering water, and allow cooking for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Yolks should still be soft in center. Remove eggs from water with a slotted spoon and set on a warm plate

While eggs are poaching, brown the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and toast the English muffins on a baking sheet under the broiler. Spread toasted muffins with softened butter, and top each one with a slice of bacon, followed by one poached egg. Place 2 muffins on each plate and drizzle with hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle with chopped chives and serve immediately.

This menu is sure to kick off the best garden season to date.

A Springtime Garden Party

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Finding the Right River Rock For Your Garden

A moderately sized brook can do wonders as far as adding class to your back or front yard. To give it the most natural look, you can finish it with river rock landscaping. Most people are unfamiliar with how river rock landscaping works, however, so a few suggestions will be useful.

If you decide to put a brook in your yard, keep in mind that it's a more difficult process than digging a trench and filling it with water. You need to install a water circulation system to prevent the water from stagnating. Stagnant water is the perfect place for insects and algae to converge. Professionals usually install the best water circulation systems.

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Before commencing on a brook building project, check with your local zoning laws to make sure everything you're doing is in line with local laws. Some communities have strict rules about fencing around water. You don't want to go through all the hard work of getting a brook built only to have local authorities shut it down.

After the brook's water is flowing, start planning out your river rock landscaping. You can put them in the brook's channel or you can place them along the edges of the brook.

Faux river rocks may be the better option if you are not putting them under the water. They are cheaper and easier to find and essentially look the same and serve the same purpose.

There is essentially no difference between using river rocks and ocean rocks. They both give yards a rustic natural appearance. They also look good when bordering manmade brooks, but make sure to wait until after the brook has been built to add the rocks.

Environmental restrictions may keep you from gathering natural rocks at nearby rivers or streams. The rocks offer protection for the wildlife that lives near the river and many river ecosystems are in fragile condition.

Your garden supply store should have river rocks that you can purchase. They are selective in the types of rocks they bring in, so you can have confidence that you're getting good-looking rocks that were taken from non-threatened areas.

Finding the Right River Rock For Your Garden

You may live in a residential area, but having a babbling brook in your yard is a real possibility. A well-designed brook can enhance the appearance of a yard like almost nothing else. Adding river rock will help give the brook a more natural look.

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