Pickle Juice Salad Dressing
Ever wonder what to do with the pickle juice that remains in the jar after you have finished eating all the pickles? Here is a great way to utilize leftover […]
Cissy’s Green Banana Hash Browns
This recipe was developed by Cissy Stanko, a member of the Bok Tower Gardens Education Team. Green bananas and plantains are a great substitute for potatoes. This recipe is a
Stephen’s Green Papaya Salad
Becoming a resilient gardener is more important than ever before. Preparing delicious dishes is the reward for growing and cultivating a healthy garden. Papaya is filled with nutrients, making it
Practically Perfect Porterweed
Porterweed (Stachytarpheta) at Bok Tower Gardens Stachytarpheta is a large genus of predominantly Neotropical herbs and shrubs in the vervain family (Verbenaceae). Collectively referred to as porterweeds, the genus name
Celebrating Scholarship with Chanticleer Scholar Whitney Costner
One of the highest honors among the public garden academic community is being named a Chanticleer Scholar. This accolade was recently bestowed upon by Whitney Costner, a member of the
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A Pop of Yellow
Partridge Pea Chamaecrista fasciculata A prolific reseeding native. The seeds are a wonderful source of food for birds. Additionally, the wide habit this plant exhibits (often growing between one and
Lovelier with Lilies
Few plant species elicit more astonishment than the giant water lilies of tropical South America. Named in honor of Queen Victoria, the Amazon water lily (Victoria amazonica) and the Santa
Camp Bok Recipe: Strawberry Watermelon Ice Pops
August 3rd is National Watermelon Day! Cool off with this frozen treat that combines fresh watermelon with sweet strawberries! What a winning combination. The sweetness for these pops comes directly
Camp Bok Recipe: Orange Blueberry Freezer Jam
With only four ingredients, this freezer jam is quick, easy and so delicious. Adding fresh citrus flavors helps to balance sweetness and gives jam a zest! Fresh blueberries are harvested
Camp Bok Recipe: Mango Lassi Popsicles
A favorite treat of many Indian families, mango lassi is basically a yogurt-based mango milkshake or smoothie. This recipe combines fresh mangos and exotic flavors into a handheld treat. You