Tomato Risotto with Shrimp Soup

Ingredient: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, divided 1 tablespoon shallot, minced [...]

Late Summer Planting Guide: Vegetables to Grow for a Fall Harvest and When to Plant Them

Written by Susan B. There is no denying the fact that our southern California climate [...]

Banana Pudding Parfaits

Ingredient:For the Pudding 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cornstarch Heaping 1/4 teaspoon [...]

Creamy Pasta with Crispy Mushrooms

Ingredient: 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 lb. mixed mushrooms (such as maitake, oyster, crimini, [...]

A Guide to Drip Irrigation Systems

Written by Susan B. We devoted a recent post to talking about watering efficiently – without wasting [...]

Easy Cheesy Biscuits

Ingredient: 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt [...]

Homemade Orange Marmalade

Ingredient: 5 pounds ripe oranges 4 cups water 6 cups sugar 3 pint jars with [...]

Why You Should Mulch Your Garden Beds Throughout the Summer

Written by Susan B. Have you ever wondered why the landscaped areas and trees in [...]

Essential Summer Garden To-Do’s to Guard Against Disease, Insect, and Pest Problems

Written by Susan B. Throughout the summer, we get to enjoy everything our yards and [...]

Pesto with Pine Nuts

Ingredient: 1/2 cup pine nuts 8 cups basil leaves packed tight 3 large cloves garlic [...]

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