Written by David S. Growing your fruit is not difficult. Sure, there is a bit of work involved, but the rewards are repaid with every bite. Home orchards are very […]
Chili Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 2 8oz cans tomato sauce 1 15oz can kidney beans 1 1.25oz packet of chili seasoning Cornbread Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. granulated […]
Written by David S. For many gardeners, the seasonal shift means the end of gardening for the year. In Southern California, the seasonal shifts are not as severe as they […]
Ingredients: ¼ cup oil ¼ cup butter plus 4 tablespoons butter reserved ½ cup flour plus extra flour as needed to form a paste 1 ½ cup chopped yellow onion […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaThe delectable flavor of these mighty powerhouses can be enjoyed eating in muffins, deserts, breads, jams, and juices. Just imagine them sprinkled over a cream […]
Ingredients: 8 ounces (3 heaping cups) shishito peppers 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil Lemon wedge, optional Salt, preferably flaky sea salt or kosher salt, to taste Instructions: […]
Ingredients: 2 corns on the cob 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F. […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaThe time to start pruning your fruit trees is right around the corner. I will be focusing on fruit trees that loose their leaves during […]
Dormant spraying is an important cultural practice that helps fruit trees survive the winter season and get ready for the next growing season in Southern California. Spraying dormant fruit trees […]
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants (1 1/2 pounds total), cut into 1/4-inch rounds Coarse salt and pepper 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole peeled tomatoes, pureed 3 cloves garlic, smashed and […]