A collage of fast-growing plants including pink flowers, green foliage, and orange blossoms. Bottom left shows a lush garden with trees and a lawn. Text at the top reads: "Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden.
Fast-Growing Plants When You Want an Instant Garden

Written by Kelsey W. Gardening is an activity you can enjoy for many years, but [...]

Spam musubi pieces stacked on a plate with a bowl of soy sauce and chopsticks nearby.
Spam Musabi

Ingredients: 2 cups Calrose rice, rinsed well Simple teriyaki sauce, below Nonstick cooking spray 1 [...]

Store shelves displaying bags of soil and plant food, alongside potted drought-tolerant plants like succulents and shrubs.
The Secret to Getting A Drought Tolerant Plant – Drought Tolerant

By Richard Flowers, ACCNP-Green Thumb Nursery-Ventura To many people, a drought tolerant plant means that [...]

Plate of lavender macarons with lavender buttercream filling, placed on a floral tablecloth.
Lavender Macarons with Lavender Buttercream Filling

Ingredients: Lavender Macarons Ingredients 1 cup + 1/2 tablespoons almond flour 1½ cups powdered sugar 3 large [...]

Collage showing tropical plants: pink hibiscus, orange flowers, lush greenery, and purple African violets with the text "Can You Grow Tropical Plants in Southern California Even Though It's Very Dry?.
Can You Grow Tropical Plants in Southern California Even Though It’s Very Dry?

Written by Kelsey W. If you’re lucky enough to spend a week in a tropical [...]

Collage of nine different plants suitable for a balcony or patio. Includes flowers and greenery with text: "Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don't Have Yard Space.
Beautiful Plants for Your Balcony or Patio When You Don’t Have Yard Space

Written by Kelsey W. Space often comes at a premium for those of us who [...]

A bowl of red curry chicken with herbs on top, text at the bottom reads "Red Curry Chicken.
Red Curry Chicken

Ingredient: For the chicken: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced) 2 [...]

Collage of various native plants suitable for Southern California yards, including poppies, sunflowers, and lavender, with text "The Best Native Plants for SoCal Yards and Homes.
The Best Native Plants for SoCal Yards and Homes

Written by Kelsey W. Southern Californians often brag about the wonderful weather and year-round greenery [...]

Collage showing preparation for spring vegetable planting: white flowers, green lettuce, a basket of carrots, and an artichoke in Southern California.
Preparing Your Home for Spring Vegetable Planting in Southern California

Written by Kelsey W. Planting a vegetable garden is a rewarding experience and can encourage [...]

Collage of plants and flowers with text: "What to Do When Your Plant Starts Losing Leaves (and it's not supposed to).
What to Do When Your Plant Starts Losing Leaves (and it’s not supposed to)

Written by Kelsey W. Is the plant you’ve had on your porch for years starting [...]

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