Urban Homesteading: How City Folks Take Up Farming in Their Own Back Yard
Written by Sarah R. Urban homesteading, sounds kind of trendy and cool, doesn’t it? It [...]
Reducing Heat Stress On Landscape Plants
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Any time when the temperature rises to unbearable levels [...]
Asparagus Salad
Ingredients: 1/2 pound spinach 1 head romaine lettuce 10 spears of asparagus 1/2 head red [...]
Basil Tomatoes
Ingredients: 3 medium sliced tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon vinegar [...]
Tiny, Slow-Growing Cactus Plants Add Drama to Fairy Gardens
Written by Alicia R. Magic is what many gardeners feel when taking a break from [...]
Baked Summer Squash
Ingredients: 6 yellow squash 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 4 green chopped onions 1/2 tsp parsley [...]
Tasty Summer and Winter Squash Plants Thrive in Heat
Written by Alicia R If vegetables could speak, members of the humble squash family might advise [...]
Almond Grape Chicken Salad
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream [...]
The Basics for Drought Resistant Grasses
Written by Wendy M. California is one of the most beautiful states in the country [...]
Avocado Gazpacho
Ingredients: 2 medium peeled cucumbers 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to [...]