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February Gardening Checklist

QUICK LINKS: Buy Tomatoes • Buy Roses • Buy Edible Plants • Buy Soils + Fertilizers • Buy Tools +...

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Unveiling the Charm of Italian Anemones: A Floral Jewel in Your Garden

In the world of gardening, there's always a flower that stands out each season, captivating our hearts with its unique...

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Edible PlantsGardening

The Sweetest & Best Strawberries

Why Pre-Chilled Bare Root Strawberries They grow better, produce more fruit and are less expensive. Roger’s Gardens bare root strawberries...

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Bare Root Plants: The Best Way to Grow Your Own Garden - Fresh Strawberries

Fresh strawberries are a staple in our garden, enjoyed equally by my family and our pups with every trek down...

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Christmas TreesFresh Cut Trees

Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree: A Festive Guide

The holiday season in Newport Beach, California, like many places around the world, brings a special kind of magic, filled...

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CulinaryFarmhouseRecipe

Roast Cabbage and Cauliflower Sweet Potato Puree

Farmhouse chimichurri, pickled red onions Recipe by Chef Rich Mead from Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens Ingredients: • 2 cups of...

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CulinaryFarmhouseRecipe

Roast Fall Vegetables and Dijon Vinaigrette

cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts, radish and red onions, kale, dijon red wine vinaigrette Recipe by Chef Rich Mead from...

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Laguna Beach Dudleya Poaching?

Article By: Ron Vanderhoff On December 12, 2022, I was contacted by Laura Cohen, the Natural Resource Specialist at Laguna...

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EducationGardeningRoses

The Barbie Dream Rose Garden: A Blooming Fantasy in Hot Pink

When it comes to imagining a Barbie Dream Garden, one conjures images of lush, vibrant plants radiating feminine charm and...

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THE FIG AND THE FIG WASP

The Power of Coevolution and an Ancient Tale of Fatal Attraction Every Southern California home orchard should have a fig...

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Gardening

The Carmen Avocado
A Breakthrough for Home Gardeners

An avocado that can produce delicious fruit almost year-round and is excellent for home gardens? Meet “Carmen”. Rejoice! If you're...

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Rose of the YearRoses

Meet the New Rose Next Door: ‘Uptown Girl’

Roger’s Gardens Rose of the Year 2023 Selecting a celebrated rose variety for Roger’s Gardens Rose of the Year is...

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CulinaryHerbsRecipes

Salsa Verde: Mediterranean Style

Ingredients: 2 or 3 bunches of parsley ½ bunch mint ½ C chives ½ C green onions 4 Tbs capers...

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CulinaryHerbsRecipes

Herb & Butter Boston Lettuce Salad with Shaved Fennel, Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

Ingredients: ¼ cup parsley leaves ¼ cup dill, no stems ¼ cup chives ¼ cup cilantro leaves ¼ cup tarragon...

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CulinaryHerbsRecipes

Lemony Cauliflower With Garlic, Dill and Herbs

Lemony Cauliflower With Garlic, Dill and Herbs Ingredients • 1 lemon, plus more lemon juice to taste • 1 ¼...

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CulinaryHerbsRecipes

Basic Herb Salsa

Basic Herb SalsaIngredients • 1 cup finely chopped marjoram (1 ¾ ounces) • 1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest...

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CulinaryHerbsRecipes

Lemon Verbena Espresso Soda

Ingredients: 1 double shot espresso 2 to 3 tbsps of lemon verbena syrup 1/3 to ½ cup of sparkling water/club...

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Plant Annie’s Annuals and Perennials: Your Garden Will Never Be the Same

Photo courtesy of Annie’s Annuals & Perennials Nestled in the urban landscape of the East Bay is a hidden treasure....

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EducationGardeningHerbs

Three of the Coolest Herbs You've Never Heard Of

With longer and warmer days, it’s inevitable for culinary gardeners to start planning not just for tomatoes, peppers, and summer...

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EducationGardeningPeppers

Pepper of the Year:
'Habanada'

If you're a gardener looking to grow something new and exciting this year, Habanada peppers should definitely be on your...

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