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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016 3 C Fall Makeover: The Garden T he start of cool weather is a good time to start planning next year’s garden layout while making needed repairs. Depending on your ideas for either growing or scaling back your garden next spring, there are some simple steps to make sure your harvest is as bountiful as ever. Before you get busy fixing fencing and laying down ground cover, it’s best to take a minute to make an overall assessment of your garden’s performance this fall. Did it produce all the fruits, vegetables and flow- ers you expected? Were there plants that didn’t come up or that weren’t as vibrant as years past? Are there signs of damage caused by insects or rabbits? The answers to these type of questions can help you know where to start in pre- paring your garden for next year. Add Some Spring Flowers Your garden doesn’t have to be solely dedicated to fresh vegetables and fruits. Many traditional gardeners also like to fill their space with flowers for children to pick and enjoy. According to Consumer Reports, fall is the time to plant those spring-flower bulbs, such as crocus, daffo- dils, hyacinths and tulips. Always remember to follow the planting instructions and your climate zone recom- mendations to make sure your flowers come up strong. In regions with milder winters, cool-season annuals such as forget-me-nots and sweet alyssum make for great options. Northern gardeners should dig and store tender bulbs such as tuberous begonia and gladiolus. Again, your climate has a big impact on what grows and what doesn’t, so check with your nursery special- ists for expert, localized advice. Repairs & Maintenance The first thing to do when readying your garden area is to make general repairs. Fencing, landscape timbers and other areas may need to be replaced or maintained. Especially if you live in an area with a temperamental wintertime climate, it’s best to take care of these issues now ahead of the biting, snowy cold season. Part of the plan for your preparation may be expand- ing your garden with new raised beds or a larger over- all area. Again, it’s best to make these adjustments in the fall to reduce your workload in the winter or spring, which is when you’d like to be focused on growing your next round of produce. Pumpkin Pie Recipe N othing smells like fall more than a traditional holiday pumpkin pie, and it doesn’t have to be a holiday to enjoy one. Use the following recipe from Betty Crocker to enjoy this fall classic any time. Ingredients 1 1/3 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons cold water Filling 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk Sweetened Whipped Cream 3/4 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar Bake about 45 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Place pie on cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Serve pie with whipped cream. Store in refrigerator. Local Lending Buying a Home Conventional Loans • Manufactured Home Loans FHA Loans • VA Loans USDA Loans • Jumbo Loans Building Your Dream Home Lot Loans • Construction Loans Home Improvement Loans Using Home Equity Home Equity Loan • Home Equity Line of Credit Contact your local lender today! DIRECTIONS Heat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In medium bowl, mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the oil with fork until all flour is moistened. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all water is absorbed. Shape pastry into a ball. Press into bottom and up side of 9-inch glass pie plate. In large bowl, beat eggs slightly with wire whisk or hand beater. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, the cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, ginger, cloves, pumpkin and milk. To prevent spilling, place pastry-lined pie plate on oven rack before adding filling. Carefully pour pump- kin filling into pie plate. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. member (541) 997-7121 • www.opbc.com • mortgage@opbc.com 2015 Readers’ Choice Favorite Pest Control 509 Hwy 101 • Florence, Or • 541-997-3781 www.pesttechinc.com
