Fall is for Planting, Our Second Spring

Written by Wendy M. Southern California offers the perfect climate for gardening all year round. [...]

Black Bean Salsa

Ingredients: 12 ounces cooked dried black beans 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 tablespoons lime juice [...]

How, When, and Why To Water Trees Effectively

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Why water trees? Trees are a precious resources for [...]

Broccoli and Red Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 4 pounds broccoli 3 sweet red peppers, cut into thin strips 3/4 cup olive [...]

Companion Planting in Southern California

Written by Melissa F. Growing an edible garden can be a rewarding experience. Not only [...]

Corn Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients: 4 large green or red peppers 1 tablespoon corn oil 1/2 cup finely chopped [...]

Attract Hummingbirds Year Round by Growing A Healthy Habitat

Written by Alicia R. Early Spanish explorers to the New World called hummingbirds joyas voladores or “flying jewels.” [...]

Crunchy Beans with Turnips

Ingredients: 3 ounces turnips sliced to 1/4 inch thick 3 ounces cooked lima beans 2 [...]

Coast Live Oak

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP- Green Thumb Nursery- Ventura While puttering in the garden, I stop [...]

Finding Pet-Safe Houseplants that May Help Clean Air

Written by Alicia R. Houseplants are refreshing to the eye and spirit for people and [...]