Fresh Basil Pesto

Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed (can sub half the basil leaves with baby [...]

Top 10 Best Indoor Hanging Plants

Written by Elizabeth B.What makes the best indoor hanging plant? With so many creative options [...]

Pomegranate Mixed Berry Pie

Ingredients: Homemade pie crust: 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup 1 1/2 [...]

Surviving the Summer: Tips for Warm Weather Gardening in Southern California

Written by Kara M. When it comes to the weather, those of us in Southern [...]

Container Gardening – Improving “Pot” Performance with Soil Amendments

Written by David S. Container gardening for vegetables, flowers, and fruit-producing plants are popular. A [...]

Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth, or as needed 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound [...]

Cold Tomato Soup

Ingredients: ½ cup fresh basil leaves (packed, 20 grams) 1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced 2 [...]

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 [...]

Black Olive Spread

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) can black olives 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove [...]

Landscaping Projects that Help Decrease your Lawn Size

Written by David S. Many people are looking at their sprawling lawns, and the amount [...]