By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Any time when the temperature rises to unbearable levels and the humidity is very low for an extended period of time, it plays havoc on our beloved gardens. During these episodes, plants become stressed, agitated, and look poor or unhealthy. Plant responses to heat include but not limited to […]
Ingredients: 1/2 pound spinach 1 head romaine lettuce 10 spears of asparagus 1/2 head red cabbage 1/2 cup sliced celery 1/2 cup peeled and sliced cucumber 1/2 cup lemon French dressing Ingredients for dressing: 1/3 cup oil 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons) 1 tsp honey 1/4 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp salt Preparation: Rinse […]
Ingredients: 3 medium sliced tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon basil 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 pinch salt 1 pinch pepper 1 pinch garlic powder Preparation: Combine oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and evenly coat. Add a pinch of garlic powder. Chill for at least 2 hours. Yield: 4 servings Do […]
Written by Alicia R. Magic is what many gardeners feel when taking a break from routine by visiting a garden center to enjoy the plant kingdom. Part of the enchantment involves taking a chance on plants you’ve never grown before. This may include many of the cacti and succulents available at Green Thumb Nurseries. The broad […]
Ingredients: 6 yellow squash 3/4 cup ricotta cheese 4 green chopped onions 1/2 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp rubbed sage 1/2 tsp thyme leaves Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Remove and discard stem ends of the squash. Slice the squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds and place the halves side-by-side on a baking sheet. Combine remaining […]
Written by Alicia R If vegetables could speak, members of the humble squash family might advise other edibles that summer is no time to put down roots if you can’t take the heat in the garden. Planting vegetables during the summer requires choosing types that grow well when temperatures rise and tolerate the limited moisture of […]
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless, skinless cooked chicken breasts 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 cup halved green grapes 1 1/4 cup toasted almonds White pepper Salt Preparation: Cut cooked chicken breast meat into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside. Blend mayonnaise and sour cream into a bowl. Season with salt and pepper as […]
Written by Wendy M. California is one of the most beautiful states in the country when it comes to sun, surf, and turf. For all of the water that is along the coastline, it can be difficult to keep the plants on land hydrated during the droughts that California has had a history of. Professional garden […]
Ingredients: 2 medium peeled cucumbers 3 cups chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce, or to taste 1/4 cup firmly packed cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 medium firm/ripe avocados 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 small red onion Fresh cilantro sprigs for garnish Preparation: Cut one cucumber in chunks and put in the blender. Blend […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura They have fluffy fur, short tails, long ears, and whiskers. These small mammals are known as rabbits and are mostly herbivores; eating leafy greens, seeds, grasses, flower buds, and fruits.They have adapted to living in suburban areas and surrounding sites where plenty of food is available at their disposal. […]