Ingredients: 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 3/4 cup extra fine granulated sugar Pinch salt 2 large egg yolks 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons lemon juice 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 – 1 cup orange marmalade Instructions: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and salt together until smooth […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Many people throughout the world eat seaweed and seek out its health benefits. Today I want to familiarize you with an important plant fertilizer that should not be ignored when supplying essential nutrients to keep your garden and landscaping plants healthy and strong. Kelp Meal (Seaweed Extract) is a […]
Written by David S. Following the last drought, many of us were immersed in the concept of “drought-tolerant” plants and landscapes. Here in California, much of the state is what we call a Mediterranean climate, but we have three beautiful deserts, Alpine regions, and marine climates. That significant variation in climates produced many plants, and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon fine salt 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for preparing the pan 1 cup sugar 3 very ripe bananas, peeled, and mashed with a fork (about 1 cup) 1/2 […]
Written by David S. While the name is odd — Who-Ker-a — their common name is somewhat easier to pronounce — Coral Bells. What is clear is that these plants are easy to grow, come in gorgeous colors, and remain year after year. Inside this article, we discuss the Heuchera plants and how to grow […]
Ingredients: ¾ cups shelled pistachios, divided ½ cup sugar, divided 1½ cup whole milk 1½ cup heavy cream 3 eggs + 2 yolks ¼+ 1/8 tsp. almond extract ¼ tsp. vanilla extract or paste Instructions: In a large heavy bottom saucepan bring the milk, cream and ¼ cup sugar to a boil. Meanwhile, in a […]
Ingredients: 3 lb beef (Top Sirloin, Strip Steak) 1/4 cup low- sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce 1 tbsp steak seasoning (use your favorite) 1 cup red wine 1 large green bell pepper cut into cubes 1 large red bell pepper cut into cubes 1 large yellow bell pepper cut into cubes 8 oz […]
Written by David S. You spend a ton of work putting in a vegetable garden, creating beautiful landscaping and flower gardens, and then suddenly yard pests strike. The voracious appetite of small insects is impressive, and their presence can mean destruction for your gardens. In this blog, we look at common pests for yard and […]
Written by David S. The idea of growing a Thanksgiving Garden is not new, but as more people get into gardening, passing along the idea of themed gardens becomes essential. In this article, we discuss planning and growing food fit for the Thanksgiving holiday table. Think about the types of foods you might serve at […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup canola oil or other neutral oil, such as coconut or olive oil 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup raisins or other dried, chopped fruit Instructions: Heat the oven to 300°F and line a baking […]