Hi, it’s Jessica. Today I will be sharing a recipe for beef brisket with root vegetables. This recipe has great health benefits, such as the beef brisket contains high levels of oleic acid, which produces high levels of HDL, the "good" kind of cholesterol. Root vegetables such as turnips, carrots, and potatoes help keep blood sugar levels under control, and they are loaded with vitamin A and beta carotene. These vegetables are rich in soluble and...

Hello, and welcome back! In this week’s post, we’ll be talking about a particular kind of plant: succulents. As much as they’ve become popular starting plants for new gardeners in recent years, many people still struggle with when to water them. While it is true that they do not need to be watered constantly, and only every now and then, it is not only when they are watered that matters, but how they are watered...

Baked Potato Casserole  Ingredients:  5 pounds russet potatoes  3oz. package of Real Bacon Bits 8oz. of cream cheese  1/2 cup of butter  1 cup of sour cream  Directions:  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees 2. Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer. Cook until tender and easily pierced with a knife. this will take...

Hi, it’s Jessica. Today’s recipe is a Tropical Chicken Cauliflower Rice Bowl. This heart-healthy dish offers benefits such as cauliflower, which is naturally high in fiber, and vitamin B. It also provides antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help protect against cancer. The ground chipotle chili can help prevent certain types of cancer, reduce blood pressure, boost metabolism, and manage diabetes. The Ground Chipotle Chile from Oaktown Spice can be found at our Little Red Hen...

Greetings Gardeners, Karen B. of the Nursery team wanted to remind you that if you are planning on growing cold-season vegetables from seed that take 10-12 weeks to grow, such as peas, then today is the day! And by the way, while you are planting cold-season vegetables, keep in mind that onions do a good job of keeping pests away. That's all, folks. Have a good one, and stay hydrated!  

Hi my name is Jessica P, I’ve always had a passion for cooking, but recently I’ve had to make some dietary restrictions. I’ve learned how to cook my favorite recipes, and new recipes I’ve found, with minor tweaks. It has not been easy, but with a little research and motivation I’ve been able to do it. There are some days that are hard and others that are easy but I’m teaching myself along the way....

Hello and welcome back for another week of gardening advice from the Aspiring Gardener. We’re continuing last week's topic and talking about native plants. It comes as no surprise that many of the plants native to Butte County and Chico are drought tolerant, which makes them prime choices for your garden and lawn into something a little less water-intensive. For trees, there are several oak species, including valley oak and interior valley oak, that are drought...