By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura With age, they pose a characteristic gnarled trunk with knots and wrinkles and are noted for their lacy, graceful, billowing, and picturesque form. They are know as one of the oldest cultivated trees in history that dates back to more than 2,500 B.C. These plants are called Fruiting Olives […]
Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 3 cups heavy cream or heavy whipping cream 1/2 teaspoon espresso powder (optional but recommended) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 325°F. Whisk the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar together. Set aside. (At this […]
Ingredients: 2 cups soy sauce 2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons garlic powder 5 pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded Instructions: Stir the soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until the sugar melts completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Place the […]
Written by Susan B. When someone mentions Amaryllis bulbs, you probably think of the bulbs that are part of holiday gift kits that include a bulb, a pot, and the growing medium. And that’s a logical assumption because Amaryllis bulbs have become so much a part of the holiday gift-giving tradition – especially among gardeners […]
Written by Susan B. Starting in November, the return of Southern California rains means that our landscapes will return to their glorious green state and winter-blooming flowers get buds. It’s the time to finish fall planting in anticipation of winter harvests. And it’s also time to clean up the last of our summer gardens. The […]
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) 2⁄3 cup sugar 1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1⁄3 – 1⁄2 cup seedless raspberry jam Instructions: In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in extract; gradually add flour until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura When people think of grasses, they are reminded of something that is “untidy” and “weedy” during certain times of the year. Unlike most grass- like plants, Mat Rush has less of a reputation of having a “scruffy” look, instead it puts on more of a clean and attractive display. […]
Ingredients:Pies: 3 tbsps unsalted butter 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled cored and chopped into small pieces 2-1/2 tbsps granulated sugar 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 3 refrigerated, prepared pie dough crusts Crumble: 1 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted Drizzle: […]
Written by Susan B. Perennials are every gardener’s best plant friend. After you plant them, provided you care for them properly, you can count on them to come back every year. Being able to count on having your plants come back year after year isn’t the only benefit you get from growing perennials. Most of […]
Ingredients: 8 large baking potatoes 6 tablespoons butter, cubed 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3-1/2 cups whole milk 12 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed 1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup sliced green onions Instructions: Scrub and pierce potatoes; […]