Linda asks…
Does anyone elses wife do things to turn them off?
My wife tries to get me in the mood after she is bossy with me and the kids.
Usually before we go to bed she “tries things”, I am usually the one to try different things. But after a tough day it is so not easy to get reved up?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Once – a long story, but I am waiting to get out of work, so I have the time!
Yes once, my husband is pretty old fashioned “MAN” does not stray to far out there. There was one occasion where he would not even make an attempt or accept his reward for helping me out of a jam!
Me I would consider myself normal, except this internet blogging thing I love! Anyway a little about me: I am a Para-Pro for Elem. Education. Husband does computers or some type of software design for Ford and GM.
I am a mom of 2 middle school kids, 37, about 5′ 5″, 115 lbs., brunette hair down to my mid back, C cup, I like to run and bike. I am also tan (oh I also have a tanning problem) I would consider myself not that bad looking.
I do have a very oily skin condition which I have always had and to counter act it I bath nude in mud.
Last July our kids where up North with friends and it was just me and him and I thought I was about do for a bath, so I put my hair up and walked out to the garden in my B day suit only to find my 10′ diameter spot dry!!! AAAHHHHH! I was almost in tears, I went to the house and explained to him the delema and he said he could get the loader out and dig and also add water from the well point, I thought my hero! He went out and I stayed and made some egg salad for lunch, While making lunch I thought he needs a reward! So I did my hair, threw on some lipstick, and put some baby oil on for an all out shine! I thought he is probably going to faint! He was just driving back from the mud hole in our back yard when I came stepping out of the house! Nude,Oiled,hair down,the only thing I had on was my tan sunglasses, I also had a cigarette (not to important), but that was it. He stepped from his tractor and said WOW that was tough, great your here, could you come try it out! I thought WTF, we got to the mud hole and he did a great job but!!! He asked if I wanted to try it out but I thought and asked him if he wanted to have some fun before I do?No I am to tired, besides that stuff kind of smells??? I thought fine, I slowly stepped in the brown and black mess sinking up to my knee, he said the middle should be deep enough, sure enough I worked my way to the center and I was now up to my armpits, again asked him to join me , he responded no thanks, see you in a couple!!!!
John asks…
What are some good, easy sandwich recipes, for vegetarians?
If there are any good vegetarian sandwich recipes out there, that are not peanut butter and jelly, you know… 
GardenersCardiff answers:
Vegetarian Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 small zucchini
1 yellow bell pepper
4 to 5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dried, sweet basil leaves, flavor to taste
2 tablespoons light, garden vegetable cream cheese
4 slices bread, toasted
1 medium tomato, 1/4-inch thick slices
Spinach leaves (optional)
Preparation:
Cut zucchini lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Cut pepper in fourths; remove seeds. Coat both sides of zucchini, pepper and mushrooms with cooking spray.
Place zucchini and peppers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Add mushrooms and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill; sprinkle with salt, pepper and sweet basil leaves.
Spread cream cheese on toast. Layer zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato on two slices of toast; add spinach, if desired. Top with remaining toast slices. Cut each sandwich in half.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition analysis per serving (one serving = one sandwich): 232 calories, 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 9mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 9g protein, 58mcg folate
Serves
Makes approximately 2 servings.
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Healthy Veggie Sandwich
Yield: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 tb Mayonnaise; reduced-calorie
4 sl Multigrain bread
1/2 Avocado; peeled
1/2 ts Lemon juice
2 ts Parsley; chopped
2 sl Monterey Jack or Cheddar . Cheese
1 Red bell pepper; roasted . Other recipe
4 sl Cucumber; peeled & sliced . Lengthwise
2 sl Tomato
1/4 c Alfalfa sprouts
Instructions:
Salt & pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Set the top 2 slices aside. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice. Spread on 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with parsley. Next top with cheese slices. Lay half of the roasted pepper on the cheese. Cover with cucumber and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with sprouts cover with the top slices of bread. Cut in half; wrap them up. Nutritional Information: per sandwich: 384 calories 21g fat : 25 mg cholesterol
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
“I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques…however, either works fine.”
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:50 MinutesServings:4
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don’t burn. Remove from grill, and layer the with vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
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The Best Veggie Sandwich
“A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it better with the addition of dry roasted sesame seeds and using English Muffins instead of whole wheat bread. Garnish each with a black olive, if desired.”
Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Ready In:25 Minutes
Servings:4
INGREDIENTS:
4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 avocado, mashed
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to broil.
Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Lizzie asks…
Can you paint a small statue to make it safe for a fresh water aquarium?
Im looking to purchase a gargoyle for my fish tank for my frontosa’s. I dont want any of the cheap pet store ones, so I want to purchase a garden gargoyle or something. Is there anything I can do to make it nontoxic or paint it with a protectant so that its safe to put in my fish tank? Or should I look for a certain kind of material that the statues made of? Help please. 
GardenersCardiff answers:
The paint would have to be the correct type. Commercially made items would be painted with a marine epoxy or model hobby epoxy paint which needs to cure for a minimum of two weeks before use in the tank.
If the item is not inert you are risking problems, even if sealed with the correct paint.
I would stick as much as possible to plastic, but terracotta and most stone is great as well.
Chances are if you get it from a pond supply outlet it should be safe. Most of their stuff would be designed to go in pond water. I can’t say the same for a general garden center.
Whatever you buy think about your fish. It needs to be free of sharp edges (if you can’t run a piece of pantyhose over it without snagging don’t put it in the tank) and designed so your fish could never get trapped.
Please do not consider this as approval of your plan as it’s so easy to make a mistake. However if done right it sounds like it would be a fantastic effect.
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Laura asks…
Does anyone know how to build a raised garden VERY SIMPLY?
Seems like only a box but I know there must be more to it.
GardenersCardiff answers:
I made them really easy by laying down six layers of newspaper, which kills the grass and weeds adding topsoil and decayed cow manure mixed up and piled on top of newspaper 5 or so inches deep top with mulch and plant away. It really works.
Joseph asks…
What caterpillar is similar to an armyworm?
I found a caterpillar in my garden and it looked like an armyworm and kept it as a pet and it has now made a cocoon that looks like an armyworm cocoon, but I was wondering if there was anything that was similar to the point where a person like me who knows close to nothing about bugs could mistake it?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Unless you get it to an entomologist at a nearby institution, then we may never know. Unless then it comes out of its cocoon. There are many pictures of army worm on the net so I think identification would be easier when the moth finally comes out.
Then at least you’d learn something or two about your cocoon. Could be useful in the future…
Good luck!
Mary asks…
What can i cook quick and easy?
I have less then an hour when i get home from work before i have to go to school and i have to cook dinner for two and eat before i leave. what are some good, quick and easy recipies or meals that i can whip up?
GardenersCardiff answers:
This simple five ingredient recipe tastes so wonderfully fresh. It’s ready in about 20 minutes.
INGREDIENTS:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbsp. Oil
2 cups frozen pepper and onion stir fry mixture
1/3 cup orange juice
2 Tbsp. Lime or lemon juice
2 Tbsp. Honey
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Pepper
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. Water
PREPARATION:
Cut chicken into 1″ pieces. Heat oil in wok or heavy skillet. Add pepper and onion mixture and stir-fry until crisp tender. Remove from wok or skillet. Add chicken and stir-fry until no longer pink in center.
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Add cooked vegetables, orange juice, lime juice, honey, salt and pepper to chicken. Stir fry for 2-4 minutes until mixture starts to bubble.
Combine cornstarch and water in small bowl, then add to skillet. Cook and stir over medium high heat until sauce boils and thickens. Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles. 4 servings
fresh marinade with summer herbs adds fabulous flavor to this simple grilled steak recipe.
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup honey dijon mustard
1 tsp. Chopped fresh oregano
1 tsp. Chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. Pepper
1/2 tsp. Salt
2 cloves minced garlic
4 boneless top sirloin steaks
PREPARATION:
Prepare and heat grill. In small bowl, combine all ingredients except steak and mix well. Spread this mixture on both sides of steaks and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Grill beef on uncovered grill 4-6″ above medium coals for 1 minute on each side to sear.
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Cover grill and cook 8-9 minutes longer for medium steaks, turning once during grilling. 4 servings
Calories: 130
Fat: 4 grams
Carbs: 2 grams
This simple sandwich can be made with any type of cheese. Gruyere is a rich and smooth type of Swiss cheese that is delicious with ham.
INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp. Mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan cheese
8 slices cracked wheat or sourdough bread
4 (1/4″ thick) slices deli smoked ham
4 slices Gruyere or Swiss cheese
1/2 cup roasted red pepper strips, drained
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves or fresh baby spinach leaves
2 Tbsp. Butter
PREPARATION:
In small bowl combine mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese and mix well. Spread on one side of each piece of bread. Make sandwiches with the coated bread, Gruyere cheese, ham, the red pepper strips, and basil or baby spinach.
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Spread outside of sandwiches with the softened butter.
Grill sandwiches on dual contact indoor grill or panini grill or griddle until toasted and crisp. Serves 4
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