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Cold Tomato Soup

Ingredients: ½ cup fresh basil leaves (packed, 20 grams) 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced 2 Read More »

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Drought-Tolerant Cactuses, Succulents, & Plants for Your Lush Garden Design

Written by Kelsey W. The huge, arid vistas of California’s epic deserts contain some outstanding Read More »

A white ramekin filled with black olive spread sits on a white surface beside a single whole black olive. Text below reads: “BLACK OLIVE SPREAD.”.
Black Olive Spread

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) can black olives 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove Read More »

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Landscaping Projects that Help Decrease your Lawn Size

Written by David S. Many people are looking at their sprawling lawns, and the amount Read More »

A woman smells flowers, a flower bed displays colorful blooms, and a landscaped garden is shown at sunset, with text about landscaping through the five senses.
Addressing Landscaping Through Your Five Senses

Written by David S. Addressing landscaping through your five senses is a way to enjoy Read More »

A rustic purple plum pie topped with sliced almonds is served on a gray plate with fresh plums and a spoon, set on a wooden table dusted with powdered sugar.
Purple Plum Pie

Ingredients: 4 cups sliced fresh plums (about 1-1/2 pounds) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup Read More »

Peach Leaf Curl on peach trees and nectarine
Peach Leaf Curl: An In-depth Analysis and Control Measures

Symptoms of Peach Leaf Curl & Why Its Prevalent For those of you who have Read More »

A bowl of spinach artichoke dip topped with chopped tomatoes, surrounded by tortilla chips on a white plate. The words "Spinach Artichoke Dip" appear at the bottom.
Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1 12-ounce bunch fresh Read More »

Close-up of a salad with iceberg lettuce, carrot, cucumber, and orange ginger dressing, with the text "Ginger Salad Dressing" at the bottom.
Ginger Salad Dressing

Ingredients: ¾ cup olive oil ½ cup soy sauce ⅓ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup Read More »

A bonsai tree in a rectangular pot with the text "All About Bonsai" displayed on the left side against a plain background.
All About Bonsai

Written by David S. All about bonsai is an ancient art. The word translates roughly Read More »

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