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Cool-Season Garden Prep

Nothing perks up a cloudy, gray February day like a bushel of fresh, colorful vegetables straight from the garden! While...

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CulinaryEntertainingFall SeasonPumpkinsRecipe

Slow Roasted Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 350F Line a cookie sheet or 2 with parchment paper Wash your pumpkin. Using a sharp knife...

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Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Pre-heat oven to 300F Line a cookie sheet or 2 with parchment paper Seed the pumpkin: Using a large spoon,...

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CulinaryEntertainingFall SeasonPumpkinsRecipe

Chilean Cranberry Bean Stew Recipe

Ingredients: A Rancho Gordo Recipe ½ pound dry Rancho Gordo Cranberry or Marcella beans picked over and rinsed ½ pound...

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Water-Wise Winter Vegetable Care

One of the most essential aspects of vegetable plant care is consistent, adequate watering—but this can be difficult when trying...

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Edible Plant Combinations for Mini Starter Gardens

Want to try growing veggies and other edible plants but don’t know where to start? Container gardens are the perfect...

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How to Design a Cut Flower Garden

Having a beautiful garden to brighten your outdoor scenery is always nice—but wouldn’t it be lovely to bring all that...

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The Peculiar Science of Moon Phase Gardening

Have you heard of gardening based on the moon phase? It's a fascinating practice, and while the concept may leave...

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ConservationMonarch Butterflies

What to Know About Monarch Butterflies and The Milkweed in Your Garden

Resource: Joshua Siskin - OC RegisterPublished: August 20, 2022 In 2020, around Thanksgiving, a total of fewer than 2,000 monarch...

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Multiply Your Indoor Plant Collection by Propagating Cuttings

Multiply Your Indoor Plant Collection by Propagating Cuttings Want to multiply your collection of indoor plants without spending a dime?...

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Bougainvillea
Plant Care

Bougainvillea is a popular plant in warm, coastal regions like Orange County. Its climbing vines grow tall and lush, exploding...

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What to Do When Your Agave Blooms

Seeing an agave bloom is always a spectacular sight! Their tall flower stalks look like whimsical trees from a Dr....

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A Complete Guide to Orchid Care for Beginners

Orchid care is different from the standard houseplant care protocol, but even beginners can successfully grow these exotic flowering plants...

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The Most Beautiful Varieties of Orchids to Grow Indoors

There are so many spectacular varieties of orchids—some are more common, while others are rare and exotic. At our garden...

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Monarch Butterflies Could Become Extinct if We Don't Take These 3 Steps, Experts Say

Story by Madeline Holcombe and Jalen Beckford, CNN One of the most popular and recognizable insects is at risk of...

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Water-Wise Plants for Southern California Gardens

Sustaining Nature and Gardens with Less Water Listed below are just a few of the hundreds of Water-Wise plants for...

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California Friendly® Garden Design Ideas

Need Inspiration? Below you will find over many local Orange County gardens that are all demonstrating California Friendly elements. We’ve...

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California cracks down on water use as it sees its most severe drought ever

article resource: npr Water restrictions began Wednesday for 6 million residents in Southern California, as the state enters its third...

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7 Activities for Engaging Kids with Pollinator Gardens

Kids love learning about animals—especially when they see them in real life. Creating a pollinator garden is a fantastic way...

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How To Care For Basil Plants

Basil is one of the easiest and fastest culinary herbs to grow. There are so many ways to use it—that...

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