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Tag: cilantro

  • What’s Growing Now – February 2024

    It is citrus season here in Southern California. Although the Mandarins are done for this season, the Meyer lemons and sweet lemons are coming on strong. Both trees are loaded with fruit, so we’ll be enjoying that lemony goodness. All the greens love the cool and damp weather we’ve had this winter. Lots of kale,…

  • What’s Growing Now – January 2024

    We are in full citrus season here. Our Satsuma mandarin orange is packed with fruit, along with the Meyer lemon and sweet lemon. Lettuce is going strong, as is cilantro, kale, and collards. They enjoy the cooler weather and thrive at this time of year. Also have peas and beets coming up. Garlic is already…

  • Creamy Mandarin Cilantro Dressing/Sauce

    Creamy Vegan Dressing or Sauce from Mandarins and Cilantro Our Satsuma Mandarin orange tree is loaded with fruit. Time to find creative ways to use them all. We posted a tasty Mandarin Oatmeal Bar recipe earlier. Now time for a salad dressing/sauce. Along with those Mandarin oranges we have a good crop of cilantro and lettuce…

  • Garden Gallery – Spring 2022

    Spring Flowers on Display We had a great display of spring flowers from a small wildflower bed next to our herb and vegetable beds. The gallery below has some of our favorites. Click on a photo to open a larger view. You can scroll through the images as well. Below the gallery is a description…