Fruit Tree Maintenance – Thinning and Removing Water Sprouts

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura On my property I have two Burgundy Plum fruit [...]

Chipotle Maple Chicken

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher [...]

Roses are Blooming and Look Absolutely Beautiful

By David S. Beautiful roses are in full bloom and offer such a range of [...]

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter [...]

Citrus Season, Now’s the Time!

By David S. Meyer Lemon,  Eureka Lemon, Mexican Limes, are each part of the large variety [...]

Carrot, Orange and Radish Salad

Ingredients: 1 pound peeled and shredded carrots 1 large peeled orange, cut into bite-sized chunks 3/4 [...]

Great Plants for Mother’s Day

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura Mother’s Day is just around the corner and nothing [...]

Calico Egg Sandwich

Ingredients: 4 hard boiled eggs; coarsely chopped 3/4 cup cooked ham; diced 1/2 cup cheddar [...]

Early Spring Rain Means More Blooms & More Bugs!

By David S. Early spring rains mixed with the steady increase of sunlight fuel the rapid [...]

Cherry Tomato Salad

Ingredients: 1 pint cherry tomatoes 6 bacon slices 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar [...]