May/June Farm Truck

THE

FA R M TRUCK May / June 2020 Issue

UPDATES ABOUT OUR POOL Per Governor Cooper, regulations during phase two require that there can be no more than 50 percent occupancy (for BBF: 227 total, 96 in water, including lifeguards) with social distancing and frequent sanitizing inside the pool gates.

Anyone coming to the pool does so at his or her own risk.

For further information on required guidelines and additional hours, please log in to BrookberryNeighbors.com

HOURS OF OPERATION SU N DAY - T H U R SDAY Open 10:00 AM - 8:50 PM Closed for Sanitizing 3:30 - 4:00 PM

F R I DAY - SAT U R DAY Open 10:00 AM - 9:50 PM Closed for Sanitizing 1:30 - 2:00 PM 5:30 - 6:00 PM

SHINY DINER-STYLE STRAWBERRY PIE Y I EL D: ON E 9 -I NC H PI E

INSTRUCTIONS

INGREDIENTS

Sift together 1 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons cornstarch in medium saucepan. Whisk in 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking continuously until mixture begins to thicken. Whisk in a 3-ounce box of strawberry Jell-O (not sugar-free.) Pour mixture into a bowl.

Place bowl in an ice bath or refrigerate until cool and congealed to the consistency of uncooked egg whites, whisking occasionally to ensure mixture does not get gummy around the edges.

1 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup water 3-oz box strawberry Jell-O (not sugar-free) 1 quart fully ripe strawberries, hulled 9-inch pie shell, blind-baked and cooled to room temperature Whipped cream, optional

RECIPE COURTESY OF OUR STATE

Arrange 1 quart of fully ripe, hulled strawberries in a 9-inch pre-baked and cooled pie shell. Slowly pour cooled Jell-O mixture over the berries. Refrigerate until fully set and deeply chilled, at least 4 hours. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.

SUMMER WATERING TIPS WATER EARLY IN THE MORNING BEFORE THE HEAT SETS IN: It will give the plants time to soak in the water before the sun sets. The soil is cooler in the morning, keeping the chance of evaporation to a minimum.

WATER WELL AND DEEPLY: Container plants may need to be watered every day or even twice a day. A tip is to water when the first 2 inches of soil feels dry. Annual and perennial plants in the ground can be watered up to three <85° times each week. Stick to infrequent deep soakings, and aiming the water at the root zone of the plant to reduce runoff and evaporation.

PROMOTE HIGH HUMIDITY: Certain plants like the humidity, including ferns, ginger, hibiscus and elephant ears. They should still be watered during periods of dry, hot weather.

SHIELD HEAT-SENSITIVE PLANTS FROM EXCESSIVE SUN: Plants in containers can be moved to an area that is somewhat shaded in the afternoon. Try to plan accordingly, growing new plants next to taller annuals that will offer cover.

DO NOT FERTILIZE DURING A HEAT WAVE: When soil temperatures are high (above 85° F), plants can go semi-dormant, using little nutrients.

MEET THE BUILDER

MATT DUNN In 1971, Wishon & Carter Builders started as a homebuilder servicing Yadkin County. Today we have grown to a full-service residential and commercial general contractor operating in both North and South Carolina.

With more than 40 years of quality design and craftsmanship, Wishon & Carter Builders is one of the most experienced builders in North Carolina.

Wishon & Carter is a two time honoree on the Inc.

5000, ranking as the second fastest growing privately held construction company in North Carolina. The company has also been nomminated for NC Small Business of the Year, been on Triad Business Journal’s Fast 50 list, and has consistently ranked among the Triad’s Top General Contractors as awarded by the Triad Business Journal. Currently, Wishon & Carter is the 17th largest contractor in the region.

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WATCH NOW — STAY HOME Aperture Cinema, located in downtown Winston Salem, is offering virtual movie screenings through their website. Aperture receives a portion of each ticket sale.

Opened in 2010, this cinema mainly showcases independent, foreign, documentary, local and festival films.

During this time at home, Aperture has expanded to offer more options, including a list of “Curated Home Viewing Suggestions” for kids and where they are available to stream.

For more information, please visit ApertureCinema.com

ABOUT T H E FA R M T RUC K The Farm Truck is published by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty for Brookberry Farm residents.

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