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A slice of carrot cake cheesecake topped with walnuts on a table, with a basket of carrots in the background.
Carrot Cake Cheesecake

Ingredients: 2 large eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup canola oil Read More »

Collage of fruit trees with text "Waterspouts and Suckers on Fruit Trees" above. Trees have visible branches and stems in pots and outdoors.
Waterspouts and Suckers on Fruit Trees

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura It’s Spring! I went out to my garden and Read More »

A collage of fast-growing plants including pink flowers, green foliage, and orange blossoms. Bottom left shows a lush garden with trees and a lawn. Text at the top reads: "Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden.
Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Gardening is an activity you can enjoy for many years, but Read More »

Spam musubi pieces stacked on a plate with a bowl of soy sauce and chopsticks nearby.
Spam Musabi

Ingredients: 2 cups Calrose rice, rinsed well Simple teriyaki sauce, below Nonstick cooking spray 1 Read More »

Store shelves displaying bags of soil and plant food, alongside potted drought-tolerant plants like succulents and shrubs.
The Secret to Getting A Drought Tolerant Plant – Drought Tolerant

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura To many people, a drought tolerant plant means that Read More »

Plate of lavender macarons with lavender buttercream filling, placed on a floral tablecloth.
Lavender Macarons with Lavender Buttercream Filling

Ingredients: Lavender Macarons Ingredients 1 cup + 1/2 tablespoons almond flour 1½ cups powdered sugar 3 large Read More »

Collage showing tropical plants: pink hibiscus, orange flowers, lush greenery, and purple African violets with the text "Can You Grow Tropical Plants in Southern California Even Though It's Very Dry?.
Can You Grow Tropical Plants in Southern California Even Though It’s Very Dry?

Written by Kelsey W. If you’re lucky enough to spend a week in a tropical Read More »

Collage of nine different plants suitable for a balcony or patio. Includes flowers and greenery with text: "Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don't Have Yard Space.
Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don’t Have Yard Space

Written by Kelsey W. Space often comes at a premium for those of us who Read More »

A bowl of red curry chicken with herbs on top, text at the bottom reads "Red Curry Chicken.
Red Curry Chicken

Ingredient: For the chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced) 2 Read More »

Collage of various native plants suitable for Southern California yards, including poppies, sunflowers, and lavender, with text "The Best Native Plants for SoCal Yards and Homes.
The Best Native Plants for SoCal Yards and Homes

Written by Kelsey W. Southern Californians often brag about the wonderful weather and year-round greenery Read More »

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