By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Just down the road from where I live, the property owner used his imagination and made the most of a difficult plot of land. This area gets lots of sun and is in between two buildings. The planting area is narrow and a pathway gently curves through the site. […]
Ingredient: For the Sauce: ½ large onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped Vegetable oil, for frying 400g can plum tomatoes 1 tbsp ground coriander 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tsp turmeric For the Meat and Vegetables: 2-3 chicken breasts, diced 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 […]
Written by David S.January remains one of the most active months for gardens and landscaping. We are in the height of the bare-root season, and many other types of plants, such as succulents and aloes are ready to go. Keep reading as we go through the list of opportunities and chores for a beautiful Southern […]
Ingredient: For the Crust: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup ice water, plus more if needed For the Crumb Topping: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup packed light brown […]
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Ingredient: 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 small onion (sliced) 1 teaspoon ginger (grated) 1 serving pork (thinly sliced, I used a 1/8 inch pork chop, sliced into 1/2 inch strips) 1/4 cup kimchi 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sake 1 teaspoon sugar 1 serving cooked japanese rice 1 green onion (sliced, optional) Preparation: Heat […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Today most homes are situated on a smaller parcel of land with limited area for planting. Due to limited space, gardeners need to realize how to maximize their area so they can get the most out of it. If you live on a smaller parcel of land and want […]
Written by David S. Blossom End Rot is a very common garden problem. It is not really a disease as the vector that causes the situation is a mineral deficiency and not a bacterial or viral infection. There is also a lot of poor information on the internet about blossom end rot and some of […]
Ingredient: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon) 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini, see our homemade tahini recipe 1 small garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin Salt to taste 2 to 3 tablespoons water Dash […]
Ingredient: 1 cooking apple, peeled, cored and finely chopped Zest and juice of 1 orange 3 1/2 tbsp dried ready-to-eat apricots, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp shelled pistachios 3 1/2 tbsp dried cranberries 6 ounces sultanas 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp grated nutmeg 2 tbsp brandy 1 tbsp clear honey 3 1/2 tbsp butter, melted and […]