Tarragon Vinegar
Tarragon vinegar has a bright anise flavor and is delicious drizzled over sauteed + roasted vegetables, is a great base for a vinaigrette, and can be used to bring bright notes to savory pan sauces.
Meet Matthew – Our New Garden Consultant
Matthew Harr is HP's resident chicken consultant and our go-to plant expert. A retired actor and dancer from Houston, Texas with over 15 years of gardening experience. He studied horticulture at the university level and permaculture in Australia and has been living and gardening in Southern California for the past 6 years.
Caramelized Fennel Soup
It's time for soup season! Slowly caramelized fennel and sweet onions create a rich base for this blended soup seasoned with freshly dried herbs. Perfect for chilly nights or weekday lunch. You can easily adapt the recipe to be vegan by omitting the half and half.
Roasted Acorn Squash with Hummus, Kale and Quinoa
Acorn squash are a delicious and versatile source of fiber and potassium and easy to incorporate into your diet - especially when roasted. If you’ve picked some up at the farmers market or have some ready in the garden, you'll want to try this vegan friendly recipe that's perfect for a crowd or an intimate dinner.
Orange County August Planting Guide
With the heat of August upon us, now is the time to begin preparation of our cool season garden. The hot summer sun brings hearty vegetable yields and flowers in full color! Now is a great time to ensure your garden is receiving sufficient water and that no garden pests have made their way to your precious plants. Consider placing an order for your cool season seeds from a local heirloom provider. Hardy vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale and radishes thrive in the cool season and the most dazzling varieties tend to sell out quickly!
Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad with Tomatoes + Cucumber
When the fridge is bare but the garden is full. This simple Swiss Chard salad combines fresh greens with pantry staples to create a hearty and healthy salad perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Orange County July Planting Guide
With hot summer days (and nights), it's time to succession plant in the garden and create some shade options for young plants. It's also a good time to review your cool season notes to plan for the cool season garden. Consider adding in more hot-season favorites like peppers, sweet potatoes, or okra in the hottest spaces in your garden. Don't forget our suggested flower companion planting guide this month to bring more pollinators to your garden. Check out the Orange County CA July planting guide.
Orange County June Planting Guide
With hot summer days on the horizon, it's time to start planting in the summer garden. Consider adding in hot-season favorites like peppers, sweet potatoes, or okra. Check out our suggested flower companion planting guide this month to bring more pollinators to your garden. Check out the Orange County CA June planting guide.
Simple Swiss Chard Salad
When the fridge is bare but the garden is full. This simple Swiss Chard salad combines fresh greens with pantry staples to create a hearty and healthy salad perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
First Look at Poppy & Seed in the Voice of OC
Many thanks to Anne Marie Panoringan from Voice of OC for letting Ashley talk about gardens and the emergence of more chef's gardens at home and at restaurants. "Featuring a collection of garden beds coordinated by Santa Ana-based culinary gardening consultant Ashley Irene, Poppy's offerings are naturally guided by the current season's produce."