- Author: Loren Nelson
Learn how to create a stunning landscape while conserving water. Sign up for our event today! Create a beautiful landscape by managing water and gardening smartly.
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Some of the easiest plants to grow are also some of the best to use in the kitchen! Parsley, basil, thyme, marjoram, sage, and oregano are some of the most popular and easiest herbs to grow.
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/h2>- Author: Marcy Sousa
There's something magical about the long, sun-soaked days of summer that calls for gatherings around the grill,
Zesty Peach Barbeque Sauce is excellent on chicken or fish! (It is also great over a brick of cream cheese with crackers or chips as an easy appetizer).
Spiced Tomato Jam is great on burgers and chicken.
Apricot Chiplote Sauce would be excellent over meatballs or chicken wings.
This spicy plum sauce would be great on shrimp, pork or chicken.
Traditional BBQ Sauce, National Center for Home Food Preservation
Creating your own BBQ sauces and spreads is not only fun but also a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your summer gatherings. Using tried-and-true, research-based recipes ensures that every drop of your homemade BBQ sauce delivers a burst of flavor, honed to perfection. Along with using researched-based recipes, you also want to keep friends and family safe from foodborne illnesses. For safety tips and information on keeping everyone safe, visit the US FDA document Eating Outdoors: Handling Food Safely.
Whether you're hosting a large cookout or a cozy family dinner, these homemade delights will ensure your barbecue is the highlight of the season. So, fire up the grill, gather your loved ones, and let the culinary adventures begin!
- Author: Loren Nelson
An English garden in sunny Southern California? Oh, no! Let's go native and get the same effect. We will show you how to have a garden featuring California Native plants that will rival any other ocation in color, variety and beauty.
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/h2>- Author: Loren Nelson
Join us on the first Saturday of each month for a morning of outdoor fun at the Monarch Nature Trail in Huntington Beach! Learn about Orange County's butterfly population as well as the native plants they depend on for survival.
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