Jujube, also called Chinese date, is a fruit tree that grows well in the Southwest. For many years as a garden writer I have been touting the benefits of the jujube tree for an edible Southwest landscape (also called permaculture). Here are some ideas on […]
Spring time is grill time! If you are like me (Uncle Smokey), I don’t use the outdoor grill much in the winter. I prefer to use the oven and help warm the house. Besides, by dinner preparation time in winter it’s often dark outside. But […]
Luscious sweet watermelon meets the fruits and flavors of the Southwest in this charming and refreshing summer soup. Instead of a hot soup like our other summer soup, “Caldo de Verduras,“ this is served chilled. This melding of summer flavors started centuries ago when plants […]
Cooking with flavorful herbs like basil can help you reduce salt use. Why are we mentioning this? Because the National Institute of Health reports that the average American consumes too much salt for optimal physical health. Here’s our quick growing guide to basil. A more […]
Summer time is basil time in the Southwest. The nights stay warm, the sun shines for hours on end and the soil temperatures are nice an warm. All these are conditions that this (originally) tropical plant loves. Basil Basil was first brought to our area […]
