Southern California Coastal & Inland Valleys
July, 2003
Regional Report
In the Garden
Preserving Tips
Tomatoes
Freeze whole tomatoes for cooking later. After slight thawing, cut out the core, and squeeze from the blossom end. The pulp will emerge easily and can be used in any recipe.
Quick, thick tomato sauce can be achieved with little cooking....
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Resources
Local Buzz
Local Buzz: Onion and Garlic Maturing If onion and garlic foliage has not yet slumped and dried, stop irrigating and bend the stalks to...
Recipes
Recipes: First-of-the-Season, Fresh Tomato, Cucumber, Herb Salad Ingredients
Veggies
2 cups tomatoes, cut into 1-inch bitesize chunks (if cherry or smaller,...
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Regional Reminders
- Monitor Compost Pile
- Spread Mulch
- Mow High
- Prune Flowers to Encourage More
- Protect Melons and Squash
