Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 lb.), cut into 1-2 inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ½ medium onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed ½ tablespoon paprika 1 + ½ cups […]
Ingredients: 5 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes or Klondike Goldust potatoes 2 cups mayonnaise (your favorite brand) 1 cup refrigerated sweet pickle relish 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, or 1 part yellow + 1 part dijon 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1/2 teaspoon paprika 4-5 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped 3 celery […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura For centuries the Japanese have cultivated the potted botanical wonder called Bonsai. The literal translation of Bonsai is "tray culture", but the word more broadly refers to bringing a desired part of nature into the home. The popular art of putting a tree in a pot originated over 1,300 […]
Ingredients: 6 sheets sushi seaweed aka nori 1 batch prepared sushi rice 1/2 lb sushi-grade raw salmon or desired raw fish of choice 4 oz cream cheese sliced into strips 1 avocado sliced Soy sauce for serving Instructions: Place the seaweed on a bamboo mat, then cover the sheet of seaweed with an even layer […]
Written by David S. Spring pest control sets the stage for the rest of the year. Plant-eating insects are around all year, even though we may not see them. That little fact is because of the lifecycle of insects. While we may not see the butterfly, it is present as an egg, a pupa, or […]
Ingredients: 1 small red onion finely chopped 2-3 tomatoes chopped 1 1/2 large cucumber chopped 4 red radishes chopped 1 green chili (seeds removed) chopped 4-5 mint leaves chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped 1/2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder Juice of 1 lemon Black salt to taste optional Ground black pepper and salt to […]
Written by Elizabeth B. What makes the best indoor hanging plant? With so many creative options for “hanging” plants indoors nowadays, the answer to that question really comes down to your effort and experience level as a gardener. Hanging baskets are always a winner, but with a little design inspiration and the right tools, you can suspend […]
Ingredients: 12 cooked Italian meatballs frozen 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/4 cup red onion diced 1 garlic clove diced 1/2 cup red sauce more if you like it saucy 4-6 ounces goat cheese crumbled 1 tablespoon fresh basil 1 piece Stonefire Artisan Flatbread Instructions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare flat […]
Ingredients: 1 tbsp organic unsalted butter or olive oil 1 small leek, white part only, thinly sliced crosswise 2–3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided 2 cups cauliflower florets 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground black pepper 1½ lb asparagus, trimmed and roughly chopped ½ tsp sea salt Turmeric Pesto ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf […]
Written by Elizabeth B. There’s little not to love about succulents. With hundreds of varieties to satisfy every gardener’s taste and space, you can’t go wrong. Well, unless you don’t know how to water succulents, of course. These unique plants grow in arid environments with high temperatures and low rainfall. Like cacti, they’ve adapted to […]