Welcome back to Little Red Hen’s plant advice column! The temperatures are still soaring, but that doesn’t mean planting has to stop. The time is ripe to seed carrots, lettuce, and rutabaga. When doing so, consider planting them in a container indoors, whether in a greenhouse or your own home. Doing so guarantees a safe environment free from wildlife that might otherwise eat the seeds, as well as protects them from the summer sun for...

Lance S. recently competed in his first Special Olympics track and field competition. It wasn't easy, but he did amazing.  On the track, Lance competed in two events. He took fifth place in the 200-meter dash and was second in the 4x1 relay. Lance said the competition in these races was strong, and running them was difficult to say the least, and it's impressive how well Lance and his 4x1 team did.  Lance's greatest achievement...

Last winter teams from the Nursery and the Greenhouse came together to prune hundreds of roses. A lot of care and work went into preparing the roses, and we are happy to say that they are doing great! Check them out right now! 

Soup is't exactly a summertime food, but if you find yourself in the mood for it, then let me help you out. Here is a quick and lovely soup for you to enjoy!  Ten Minute Soup-Serves 6 as a side dish. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons salted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tsp. sugar ½tsp. kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Directions: In a small soup pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter....

Golf has proven to be a great activity for Thea B. She has competed in Special Olympics golf tournaments for years. In 2019, it brought Thea all the way to Dubai to compete on the official U.S.A. Special Olympics team, where she earned a 4th place medal. Since Dubai, Thea B. has continued to compete and has even branched out to other sports. Most recently, she participated in the Summer Games in Santa Clara, CA....

Welcome to Little Red Hen's weekly plant advice column. Plants and happiness go hand in hand, and we are here to help you keep yours healthy. Obviously it's important to water right now. We can't stress this enough. However, how you water is also important.Due to extreme heat during the day, watering should be done early in the morning or late in the evening. Currently, Cal Water has a Water Shortage Contingency Plan in effect...

Jessica L. has been with the company for 16 years and has participated in Special Olympics for even longer. Jessica has played golf since she was just 10 years old, and it has taken her to some remarkable places recently.  If you read the latest issue of our newsletter, then you know Jessica just competed in the Special Olympics USA Games. In early June, Jessica joined hundreds of competitors in Orlando, Florida. Jessica competed and...