Natives for Nature
Natives for Nature
Buzz and Judi Shellabarger’s garden has the traditional white picket fence and lots of azaleas. Incorporated into the garden are native trees, shrubs, and flowers to bring in wildlife. It’s a perfect garden to watch birds, bees, and butterflies.
Homeowners: Judi + Buzz Shellabarger Address: Nelson Avenue
Circa: 1909 Garden Age: 30 years
Judi is CY Arboretum Chair + Knows a ton about trees: CY Arboretum
- Trees: Yellowwood, Serviceberry, Crape Myrtle, Ash, American Plum, Weeping Yaupon Holly, American Fringe Tree
- Shrubs: Buttonbush, Strawberry Bush (Euonymus americanus), Azaleas, Leatherleaf Mahonia, Chinese Holly, Spirea
- Vines: Clematis, Passionflower, Moonflower
- Perennials: Peonies, Black and Blue Salvia, Coneflower, Sedum, Daylilies
- Annuals: Petunias, Impatiens
Favorite Garden Tip :Native plants work best in our soil. If you want nature in your yard, plant natives.
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Milky Way Ice Cream
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8 regular Milky Way bars
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2 c milk
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5 eggs
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1½ c sugar
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2 tsp. vanilla
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1 large can evaporated milk
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1 small can evaporated milk
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1½ c half and half
STEPS:
- In heavy saucepan, melt candy in milk. Cool.
- While Milky Way candy mixture is cooling, beat eggs.
- Add sugar and beat well again.
- Add vanilla, evaporated milk, ½ and ½.
- Combine with candy mixture and mix well.
- Pour into gallon freezer can.
- Add extra milk, if needed, to fill line.
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