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Gluten Free Gingered Quince Muffins
The storm blew most of my quince off of the tree and I have a new gluten free baking flour from WinCo bulk section that I just had to tryout. Of course, quince muffins would be my first solution. … Continue reading
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Tagged Breakfast, Chickpea, Ginger, gluten free, Gluten Free Recipe, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Muffins, Quince, Short bread, Spicy
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Pulse Pie Crusts
Chick Pea Crust for Open Pies I found this recipe for a pie crust made with chick pea flour embedded in a chickpea quiche recipe. For now, I need a wheat free recipe to make pies out of my abundant … Continue reading
Plum Good – Call for Recipes – Please?!
This blog has a mixture of recipes that I tried and recipes that look tempting all organized in one place. I have a mountain of plums to can and quick! They are falling off of the tree faster than I … Continue reading
Simple Starter Compost Pile | Wire Basket
A simple way to start a compost pile is to create a wire basket. Take a sheet of mesh fencing such as chicken wire, hardware cloth, or chain link fencing that is readily accessible. Overlap the sides of the mesh … Continue reading
Posted in Garden Habitat, Ornamental Gardening
Tagged Compost, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, How to make a compost pile, Kitchen Garden, Permaculture, Protect plants from chickens, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Use Compost Basket to Protect Young Plants
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How Some Animals Can Help Compost
Good scavengers for the backyard composting include pigeons, rabbits and chickens. Continue reading
Posted in Back Yard Farm, Garden Habitat, Soil
Tagged Backyard Chickens, Chickens, Compost, Decomposers, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert Garden, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Pigeons, Rabbits, Scavengers, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, The Essential Compost Pile
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Spiced Quince Streusel Muffins
These muffins are fragrant, spicy and flavorful. They make a great grab and go breakfast or snack. The use of unrefined sugars provides a caramel flavor. The basic recipe uses drained quince sauce, which is similar to apple sauce. When … Continue reading
What is Compost?
According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, compost is “a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land.” Simply put, compost is what is left behind by organisms that eat dead things. Biologists call these … Continue reading
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Tagged Compost, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Garden, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert Garden, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Water Conservation, Water harvesting, Xerophytic Gardening
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Summary of My Training and Experience Regarding Compost
My introduction to compost was a gift from my Dad. As a farm boy and soil scientist, he had an avid interest in compost long before it became trendy. Some of my earliest memories were of him turning and tending … Continue reading
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Tagged Compost, Compost Masters, Dad, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Education, Experience, Family, Garden, Gardening Resources, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Low Impact Design, Low Impact Development, Mojave Desert Garden, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Stormwater, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Landscaping, Sustainable Living, The Essential Compost Pile, Training, Vegetable Garden, Water Conservation, Water harvesting, Xerophytic Gardening
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Surprise Visit From Pest Management Team Member
California Herps Page for Yellow-backed Spiny Lizard – Sceloporus uniformis I was quite surprised to find a friendly visitor in my dining room this afternoon. A rather calm lizard was basking on the tile floor. My cat walked by … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard Farm, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Ecological Gardening, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Living, Integrated Pest Management, Kitchen Garden, Lizard, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Pest Management, Scloporus uniformis, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Vegetable Garden, Xerophytic Gardening, Yellow Backed Spiny Lizard
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Local Gardener Skips Soil: Hydroponics Garden
Turning the desert into an ‘oasis of healthy eating The Victorville Daily Press released an interesting article about a local gardener who uses hydroponics to grow his vegetables. Good read. By Rene Ray De La Cruz Staff Writer Posted … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard Farm, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Gardening Resources, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Sustainable Living, Vegetable Gardening
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Spiced Fruit Muffins Made with Ground Yellow Pea Flour
I found an appealing recipe for Lentil Apple Muffins on the internet. Only one problem, it was a few days before payday, and I needed to cook with ingredients that I had in the pantry. I was out of lentils … Continue reading
More Awesome Links for Key Hole Gardens
Keyhole gardens are basically raised beds with an access path and built in compost column. After I published Keyhole Gardens are a Proven Strategy for Working With Caliche in Arid Regions, I got a ping back from Mr. Jon Moore … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard Farm, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Landscape Design, Mojave Desert Garden, Permaculture, Sustainable Gardening, Vegetable Garden, Vegetable Gardening, Water in the Desert, Xerophytic Gardening
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Mojave Fruits and Nuts
I have had both good success and expensive failures growing fruit and nut trees in my garden. My Tillman Apricot is by far my best producer. Other trees failed to survive the first year. We can have warm winters and … Continue reading
Keyhole Gardens are a Proven Strategy for Working With Caliche in Arid Regions
I learned some wonderful strategies for working with caliche layers under poor soils from the local gardening community. Keyhole gardens are one of the approaches. I have seen several interpretations of the keyhole garden posted on Facebook. Then some Julie … Continue reading
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Tagged Backyard Farm, Desert Gardening, Desert Soil, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Landscape Design, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Water in the Desert, Xerophytic Gardening
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Meet Frick and Frack
Their assigned duties will include (with time) egg laying, nutrient processing, compost processing, pest control, chicken therapy and general entertainment. Continue reading
Chick Pea Tortillas Wrap-up Home Grown Veggies in Tasty Tacos
Yummy! If you could eat it with a corn tortilla, you could eat it with a chick pea tortilla. Continue reading
Great International Dishes Made From Pulses
worlds-greatest-pulse-dishes-photos features an amazing, mouthwatering photo gallery of dishes made with pulses. These labeled pictures are a wonderful one stop idea shop for inspiring web searches for new recipes. See a photo you like? Copy paste the name of the … Continue reading
Article Published on Need to Expand Use of Pulses.
“Pulses:
• provide plant-based proteins and amino acids,
ensuring food security.
• fight obesity due to their high fiber content.
• prevent and help manage chronic diseases such
as diabetes, coronary conditions, and cancer.
• are an important source of plant-based protein
for livestock.
• fix nitrogen, increasing soil fertility.
• are sustainable, using less water than many
other protein crops.” Continue reading
Houzz Article Provides Good Overview of What to Consider When Planning a Backyard Farm
Article features what to consider when planning: Vegetable Garden Backyard flock of Chickens Backyard farm animals Compost Pile Backyard bee keeping Backyard clothes drying Backyard Orchard
Banana Yucca Blooms for Easter
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Posted in Garden Habitat, Ornamental Gardening, Plant List
Tagged Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Garden, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Xerophytic Gardening
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Botanic Gardens: Spring Plant Sale
On the weekend of April 2nd and 3rd, nearly 10,000 plants and more than 600 varieties will be available for you to purchase. Continue reading
Tagged Botanical Garden, Botany, Desert Gardening, Drought Tolerant Gardening, Events, Garden, Gardening Resources, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, LID, Low Impact Design, Master Gardener, Master gardener program, Mojave Desert, Native Plants, Organizations, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Plant, Plant Nurseries, Post Construction BMPs, Success Gardening in the Mojave Desert, Sustainable Gardening, UC Riverside, Vegetable Garden, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening, Wild Flowers, Xerophytic Gardening
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Peace, Love and Soil – Composting improves soil, gardens, moods, and relationships.
Peace, Love and Soil – Composting improves soil, gardens, moods, and relationships. Continue reading
Posted in Back Yard Farm, Soil
Tagged Compost, Dad, Desert Gardening, Family, Garden, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert, Ornamental Gardening, Peace, Pets, Plant Nutrition, Relationships, Soil ammendments, Stress Management, Vegetable Garden, Xerophytic Gardening
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Red Etampes Pumpkin Seeds | Buy Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk at EdenBrothers.com
I looked up a source for red pumpkin seeds to grow the pumpkin listed in the following recipe. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVxSXc_221g&google_comment_id=z13jwdkbkvz5glk3u22ezheofnjwg3ale&feature=em-comments I am currently looking for ways to eat without “white stuff” per instructions from my cardiologist. There are a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged Cooking With Pulses, Desert Gardening, Diabetic, Diabetic Pancakes, Garden, Gluten Free Pancakes, Gluten Free Recipe, Heart Healthy Recipies, Heritage Seeds, High Desert Gardening Community, High Desert Living, Kitchen Garden, Low Sugar, Mojave Desert, No Wheat Pancakes, Ornamental Gardening, Pumpkin, Recipes with Dahl, Recipes with DAL, Red Pumkin, Seeds, Seeds for Heart Healthy Vegetables and Fruits, Summer Cooking, Vegetable Garden, Where to Buy Plants for Desert Gardening
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Dirt-free Potatoes – and That’s No Hay | Garden Maine
• By Faith Pineo • We like to try something new each gardening season and decided to give this a shot a few years back. But this method was only new to us, as our grandfather used to plant this … Continue reading
Tagged Caliche Soil, Desert Gardening, Garden, Gardening Resources, Growing Potatoes, Growing Vegetables in the High Desert, Growing with Hay, Growing with Straw, Hard Soil, High Desert Gardening, High Desert Gardening Community, Hugelkulture, Kitchen Garden, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Garden, Ornamental Gardening, Permaculture, Potatoes, Vegetable crops, Vegetable Garden, Vegetables, Weed Management, Xerophytic Gardening
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Canning Santa Rosa Plums
Plum Jam and Jelly We are enjoying a nice harvest of Santa Rosa Plums. Today’s Project is preparing plum jam. I ran a brief web search to review that basics. The Steps in Processing Jams and Jellies proves to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Canning, Food Preservation, Fruit crops, Kitchen Garden, Plums, Santa Rosa Plums
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