1. Agave Premier Properties
Over the Fence Yvette M. Palmer
REALTOR®, SFR
Associate Broker - BR545848000
1859 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-313-0352
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June is finally here with lots of hope for sunshine, warm weather and optimum
growing conditions. It’s a time to celebrate our American flag, fathers, perennials
and even the great outdoors!
Celebrate Perennial and nature conservancies, helps to
sustain park trails, restore wildlife habitats,
Gardening Month and protect our environment for future
June is a perfect month to plant new generations.
perennials that will flower in June and In addition, June 12, 2010, will be National
beyond into summer and fall. At one time Get Outdoors Day (GO Day). Participating
gardeners did most or even all of their partners will offer opportunities for
perennial planting in the early spring American families to experience traditional
season. Summer environmental conditions and non-traditional types of outdoor
were considered too harsh for new activities.
plantings. This is not true any more!
Finally, you may also wish to view
June is a time to discover new perennials at information on the Take Pride in America
your local botanical garden, arboretum, or initiative, which encourages federal, state
the display gardens at your favorite garden and local public and private partnerships,
center. It is also time to participate in a and volunteer service organizations to
neighborhood or city wide garden tour to
study perennials and garden design. Head Out and Celebrate protect public parks, recreation areas and
cultural resources.
Garden centers carry a wide selection of Great Outdoors Month http://answers.usa.gov/cgi-bin/gsa_ict.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.
php?p_faqid=7781&p
perennials that may be planted in June. It
is a good time for the gardener to find and Get Outdoors Day
more mature specimens of favorite (GO Day) This June!
summer bloomers at the garden center. It
is also a good time to plan and plant a June 2010 will be the seventh Great
sequential summer perennial display of Outdoors Month celebration and will
old-favorites and new cultivars. There are include Great Outdoors Week (June 7-13).
Great Outdoors Month
many spectacular flowering performers for The National Park Service promotes this
the sultry summer season. month in its efforts to unlock the Great Perennial Gardening Month
Outdoors to urban minorities, and children,
For full article and planting and fighting obesity through outdoor National Ice Tea Month
maintenance tips, visit: http://www. recreation on public lands and much more. National Rose Month
perennialplant.org/
Great Outdoors Month helps to highlight June 14th: Flag Day
the benefits of spending time and
volunteering outside to individuals, June 20th: Father’s Day
families, communities and the nation. For June 21st: Summer Solstice
example, through recreational activities
such as fishing, skiing, biking, and nature June 26th: Partial Eclipse
watching, we can enjoy the outdoors while
June 26th: Full Moon
maintaining a healthier lifestyle. In
addition, volunteerism for environmental
education programs, local parks
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2. Agave Premier Properties
Yvette M. Palmer - REALTOR®, SFR
1859 N. Grand Avenue, Suite 4
Nogales, AZ 85621
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LEMON-GARLIC Cooking Instructions
CHICKEN KABOBS 1. In a medium bowl, blend vegetable oil,
soy sauce, light corn syrup, lemon juice, ses-
Father’s Day is June 20. Treat your Dad to ame seeds, garlic powder, and garlic salt.
a relaxing Father’s Day. Grill him a meal Place chicken in the mixture. Cover, and
he’ll always remember. marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
A mouth-watering marinade of lemon 2. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium
Celebrate National Flag juice, soy sauce, garlic powder and corn
syrup adds subtle sweetness to these
heat, and lightly oil grate. Thread chicken
onto skewers alternately with mush-
Week June 13–19! grilled chicken and vegetable skewers, rooms, onions, and green bell pepper.
transforming everyday chicken into Pour marinade into a saucepan, and bring
Flag Day is June 14th extraordinary fare. to a boil. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
Flag Day falls within National Flag Week, Ingredients 3. Place skewers on the prepared grill.
a time when Americans reflect on the • 1 cup vegetable oil Cook 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently,
foundations of the nation’s freedom. The • 1/2 cup soy sauce until chicken is no longer pink and juices
flag of the United States represents • 1/2 cup light corn syrup run clear. Baste with the boiled marinade
freedom and has been an enduring • 1/4 cup lemon juice frequently during the last 10 minutes.
symbol of the country’s ideals since its • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
early days. During both events, Americans Nutrition Facts per Serving
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Servings per recipe: 4
also remember their loyalty to the nation,
• Garlic salt to taste
reaffirm their belief in liberty and justice, • Calories: 818cal
and observe the nation’s unity. • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast
• Total fat: 58.6g
halves - cut into 1-1/2 inch pieces
Many people in the United States honor • Cholesterol: 68mg
• 1 (8 ounce) package fresh chopped
this day by displaying the American flag • Sodium: 2036mg
mushrooms
at homes and public buildings. • Carbohydrates: 45.7g
• 2 onions, quartered
• Fiber: 3.1g
For more information: http://www. • 1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
• Protein: 32.3g
timeanddate.com/holidays/us/flag-day
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