California Native Plants: What They Are and Why You should Plant Them
Written by Susan B. Before we can talk about California native plants, we need to [...]
Lemon Cupcakes
Ingredient:For the Cupcakes: 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated [...]
How to Use Plants to Bring Fall Color to Your Deck, Patio, or Porch
Written by Susan B. Fall is the season for vibrant and earthy colors. It combines [...]
Mediterranean Three Bean Salad
Ingredient: 15 oz. can red kidney beans 15 oz. can garbanzo beans 15 oz. can [...]
What You Need to Know When Choosing Sod for Your Property
Written by Susan B. As Southern California residents, we value our climate and the outdoor [...]
Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Tart
Ingredient: 1/2 cup butter melted 1/3 cup sugar plus 2 Tablespoons sugar divided 1/4 teaspoon [...]
Homemade Hibiscus Tea
Ingredient: 2 cups fresh hibiscus flowers or 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers 8 cups water [...]
How to Preserve Food Crops From Your Garden Without Canning
Written by Susan B. One of the summer’s time-honored traditions is canning home-grown fruits and [...]
Organic vs. Non-Organic Soils: Why You Should Choose Organic Soil Mixes and Amendments
Written by Susan B. If you’re growing plants in containers, the most important consideration – [...]
Tomato Risotto with Shrimp Soup
Ingredient: 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, divided 1 tablespoon shallot, minced [...]