Ingredients: 16 Boston Bibb or Butter lettuce leaves 1 tbsp cooking oil 1 large onion, chopped 1/4 cup hoisin sauce 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar 2 tsp minced pickled ginger 1 dash Asian chili pepper sauce, or to taste 8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and […]
Written by Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura For several years I had tall growing Gladiolas planted along the unsightly 6 foot tall chain link fence. The summer blooms were spectacular as the flowers and foliage disguised the bare fence for a few weeks during the summer. Amongst the “Glads” were other lovely perennials. Combining bulbs with perennials […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cooked black beans 1 pound cubed beef stew meat 3 tablespoons bacon grease 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 cup diced green chilis 3 tablespoons tomato paste 3 beef bouillon cubes 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper 1 cup shredded monterey […]
Written by Alicia R. Gardens are romantic, which is why so many people choose to celebrate weddings amid places like backyards, botanic gardens, and the flowerbeds of public parks. Similarly, plant nurseries are romantic. They’re colorful, fragrant, and filled with opportunities to create beauty outside and indoors. So, as Valentine’s Day approaches, consider giving your […]
Ingredients: 1 (17.3 oz) box of puff pastry, thawed 1 cup apple pie filling 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/4 cup caramel sauce 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 egg, beaten Preparation: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a backing sheet with parchment paper or foil. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small […]
Written by Alicia R. Water conservation is a way of life in California especially since May when Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation requiring water districts statewide to set permanent usage rules applying even in years without drought. Creating a water-wise landscape involves practices such as: Planning a combination of hardscape and planted areas Installing drip-watering systems Mulching […]
Ingredients: 2 packages (10 oz each) fresh cauliflower florets 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 crushed red pepper 8 strips bacon 4 boneless center-cut pork loin chops, 3/4 inch thick (1 pound) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon finely grated […]
Written by Kathy Moine Now that 2018 and the holiday season is but a fond memory, we now have time to look at doing some things in the yard. Besides the usual winter maintenance, January just happens to be a great time to plant bare root fruit trees. For those of you who are unfamiliar […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pounds of celery root 8 celery stalks 4 cups diced chilled turkey 4 tablespoons sour cream 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 8 tablespoons pine nuts 1/2 cup halved dried cherries Preparation: Using a sharp knife, peel the […]
By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Looking up through the canopy I see the helical distribution of branches. Between the thick foliated stems I observe patches of blue sky. Attached to these branches and stems are what appears to be almost like thick plastic; russeted underneath with a “felty” feeling, dark green above giving them […]