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Southern Living Plant Collection Few fruits are as rewarding to grow asfigs. Modern cultivars exhibit improved cold hardiness, expanding the growing range farther north. Provide plants with plenty of sun to promote high yields. Credit:Southern Living Plant Collection Planting against a south- or west-facing wall provides plants with radiant heat in winter. ‘Little Miss Figgy’ can also be grown in containers and overwintered indoors. They can tolerate part shade but will produce less fruit....

This thornless blackberry grows upright, making it easier than ever to grow your own fruit. And the erect canes are thornless, so you wont prick your fingers when harvesting those exceptionally sweet berries. Few fruits produce as dependably asblackberries. Credit:SOUTHERN LIVING PLANT COLLECTION/Mark Sandlin With proper care, ‘Navaho’ Thornless Blackberry will yield a tasty crop for years to come. Learn how to plant and prune ‘Navaho’ Thornless Blackberry to maximize harvests and maintain healthy, vigorous plants....

Then add in two blue flowersplumbagos and Blue Daze evolvulusto trickle out in the front. This English-inspired container calls for two types of asparagus ferns and an assortment of red blooms. To keep things simple, purple fan flowers (scaevolas) completely fill the second vessel. Credit:Robbie Caponetto Silver Falls dichondra trails down the front of the bamboo vessel to complete the look. Its a fun plant that will grow very long....

Butterfly bush may seem like an ideal plant to grow to support butterfly populations. Here, we talked to experts Phillips, Sam Hoadley of Horticultural Research at Mt. Cuba Center, and Dr. Adam Baker of The Davey Tree Expert Companys Davey Institute. Credit:Jacky Parker Photography/Getty Images Why Is The Butterfly Bush Problematic? Butterflies drink the nectar of butterfly bushes. The problem is thatbutterfly bushisn’t a larval host plant. Credit: DebraLee Wiseberg / Getty Images...

From cakes and jams to salsa and cocktails, these fresh plum recipes put the gorgeous fruit to use in the most delicious ways imaginable. Whether we’re talking a full, three-course dinner that’ll be on the table in 30 minutes or less, or a decadent cornmeal cake that has us debating whether it’s time for breakfast or dessert, these flavorful plum recipes are bound to dazzle your table and your tastebuds....

Squeeze lemon halves over mixture, and add lemon halves to stockpot. Add shrimp to boiling broth: Bring to a boil over medium-high; add shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are barely opaque in centers, 3 to 4 minutes. Credit:Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Spread shrimp in an even layer, and chill until cool, about 30 minutes. (The poaching liquid can be saved and used again for poaching....

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Keep your festive poinsettia thriving during the holidays, and learn how to overwinter your plant for next-season blooms. A floral preservative can help prolong the life of your arrangement. How Long Do Poinsettias Last? Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller If cared for properly, a potted poinsettia can last for two to three months in your home. One overarching question courses through your brain.What am I supposed to do with the dang thing now?...

Packed with juicy seeds, a pomegranate margarita add a punch to happy hour. Learn how to make a pomegranate margarita, the most refreshing cocktail you may never have had. How To Make A Pomegranate Margarita This pomegranate margarita comes together in two shakesalmost literally. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Here’s a brief outline: Can You Make A Big Batch Of These Margaritas? You absolutely canif you’ve got the option to find a cocktail shaker big enough....

Serve with a toum-yogurt sauce for an unforgettable dish. Look for brands that list pomegranate juice as the only ingredient. Combined with spicy harissa in this recipe, its a punchy way to amp up mildeggplant. Credit:Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster Rub eggplant wedges with 2 teaspoons of the salt. Place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet, and let stand 30 minutes. Preheat grill to medium-high (400F to 450F)....

Swap butter for olive oil and get a surprisingly tender, moist cake. Its the olive oil that makes this cake extra tender and moist. The oils subtle flavor pairs well with the citrus notes from the juice and zest of the pomelos. Credit:Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Pomelos, unlike grapefruits, have lime green skin and a thick white pith. Theyre easy to peel and yield beautiful large segments ideal for topping thiscake....