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A plate of tempura green beans with a small serving of creamy dipping sauce on the side. Text at the bottom reads "Tempura Green Beans.
Tempura Green Beans

Ingredients: 1/2 cup green beans – trimmed 1 small egg ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon Read More »

A banner reads "Home Orchard Development" above images of an orchard, a person digging soil, and apples growing on a tree.
Home Orchard Development

Written by David S. Growing your fruit is not difficult. Sure, there is a bit Read More »

A cast iron skillet filled with cornbread topped with melted cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions, on a red and white checkered paper. Text reads "Texas Pot Pie.
Texas Pot Pie

Chili Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 2 8oz cans tomato sauce 1 15oz can kidney Read More »

Banner with the text "What Is the Hunger Gap in Gardening" above photos of beets, tomatoes, and assorted squash.
What Is the Hunger Gap in Gardening

Written by David S. For many gardeners, the seasonal shift means the end of gardening Read More »

A bowl of lobster etouffee topped with a scoop of white rice, chopped green onions, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Lobster Etoufee

Ingredients: ¼ cup oil ¼ cup butter plus 4 tablespoons butter reserved ½ cup flour Read More »

Trays of potted blueberry plants with tags are displayed for sale under a sign that reads "Yummy Blueberries.
Yummy Blueberries

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaThe delectable flavor of these mighty powerhouses can be enjoyed Read More »

A bowl of blistered shishito peppers with char marks, served on a dark plate. Text below reads "Blistered Shishito Peppers.
Blistered Shishito Peppers

Ingredients: 8 ounces (3 heaping cups) shishito peppers 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado Read More »

Corn ribs seasoned with spices and cheese are arranged in a metal basket.
Corn Ribs

Ingredients: 2 corns on the cob 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground coriander 1 Read More »

A collage shows various stages of fruit tree pruning with red arrows and text labels indicating where and how to cut branches.
Fruit Tree Pruning Basics

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-VenturaThe time to start pruning your fruit trees is right Read More »

Leafless branches of a fruit tree against a blue sky with overlaid text reading "Spraying Dormant Fruit Trees For Overwintering & Protection.
Spraying Dormant Fruit Trees for Overwintering and Protection in Southern California

Dormant spraying is an important cultural practice that helps fruit trees survive the winter season Read More »

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