New! This orange chicken is healthier than fast food
Recipe: Spinach scones with cheddar cheese and garlic chives.
New! Chopped veggies, peanuts provide plenty of crunch
New! Citrus salsa with fresh orange, mandarin, kumquat and lime
New! Vegan soup is loaded with vegetables and spices
New! Cabbage rolls stuffed with rice pilaf, mushrooms, raisins and lemon
Blood oranges and navels with a lavender-lemon syrup
New! Meyer lemon squares with candied almond crust
New! Cream cheese filling enhances a winter treat
New! Persimmon date-walnut tea bread uses super-ripe fruit
New! Brussels sprouts-apple slaw with pomegranate, pistachios and Meyer lemon dressing
Classic! These thumbprints are a twist on a traditional favorite
New! When ripe, the fruit is more juicy, floral than tart
New! Bakery-style mandarin muffins with raisins
New! Premade crust, herbed soft cheese can speed up the prep work
New! Persimmon-raisin scones with fresh Fuyu persimmon
New! Autumn spices and mix-ins boost the fall vibe
New! Spiced pumpkin pancakes make use of favorite fall flavors
New! Dijon, horseradish and more provide the kick
Recipe: Apple almond coffee cake with streusel topping
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Garden Checklist for week of March 2
Between raindrops, get outside and do some work. Your plants have been busy growing!
* Pull weeds now! Don’t let them get started. Take a hoe and whack them as soon as they sprout.
* Start preparing vegetable beds. Spade in compost and other amendments.
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs after bloom.
* Feed camellias at the end of their bloom cycle. Pick up browned and fallen flowers to help corral blossom blight.
* Feed citrus trees, which are now in bloom and setting fruit. To prevent sunburn and borer problems on young trees, paint the exposed portion of the trunk with diluted white latex (water-based) interior paint. Dilute the paint with an equal amount of cold water before application.
* Feed roses with a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10, the ratio of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium available in that product).
* Prune and fertilize spring-flowering shrubs and trees after they bloom. Try using well-composted manure, spread 1-inch thick under the tree. This serves as both fertilizer and mulch, retaining moisture while cutting down on weeds.
* Cut back and fertilize perennial herbs to encourage new growth.
* In the vegetable garden, transplant lettuce and cole family plants, such as cabbage, broccoli, collards and kale.
* Seed chard and beets directly into the ground. (Tip: Soaking beet seeds in warm water a day ahead of planting helps with germination.)
* Before the mercury starts inching upward, this is your last chance to plant such annuals as pansies, violas and primroses.
* Plant summer bulbs, including gladiolus, tuberous begonias and callas. Also plant dahlia tubers.
* Shop for perennials. Many varieties are available in local nurseries and at plant events. They can be transplanted now while the weather remains relatively cool.
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