Why You Should Mulch Your Garden Beds Throughout the Summer
Written by Susan B. Have you ever wondered why the landscaped areas and trees in [...]
Essential Summer Garden To-Do’s to Guard Against Disease, Insect, and Pest Problems
Written by Susan B. Throughout the summer, we get to enjoy everything our yards and [...]
Pesto with Pine Nuts
Ingredient: 1/2 cup pine nuts 8 cups basil leaves packed tight 3 large cloves garlic [...]
Common Tomato Plant Problems and How to Deal With Them
Written by Susan B. You don’t have to be an experienced vegetable gardener to try [...]
Shrimp Egg Rolls
Ingredient: 1 cup vegetable oil 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and roughly chopped 3 [...]
How to Water Your Garden Properly Without Wasting Water
Written by Susan B. Southern California residents are all too familiar with dry spells that [...]
Rosemary Chicken
Ingredient: 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper [...]
Plant These Shrubs for Winter Interest
Written by Susan B. Our magnificent and mild Southern California climate blurs the lines between [...]
Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro
Ingredient: 2/3 cup dried cranberries 6 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons fresh lime [...]
Create a Tropical Oasis With Cannas and Elephant Ears
Written by Susan B. Sometimes we feel the need to talk about plants that add [...]