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 [...]