Building A Community!

  These wonderful Young people are learning self sustainability and building a future! They could use support and are in need of  Mulch to protect the soil beneath their feet. 1" PVC to add ridge lines to those Hoops you see behind them. This is a worthy project and will aid in years of self esteem, honor, integrity, self respect, and future Farmers while feeding a community. Support is always appreciated email me at,  carolsgardens@gmail.com ,  if you have any suggestions. Any and All donations will go directly to this effort for supplies. This property is directly behind The Whitney Young Community Health Center, in San Bernardino 1755 S. Maple st. 
  Many Cal Poly students have displayed a great interest and supported this effort with plants and seed. These young adults need us. Thank You for your continued support!        

Getting the Word Out!

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Tomato Planting

  I have always planted my tomato plants in early enough to reap the harvest by mid spring. I think we all have at one time or another. And while always following the directions of various articles I found a tip that really works. Plant the base slightly deeper, trench out a furrow and lay the rest of the plant on its side in the trench and cover, turning up the last three to four inches with the tip showing. In most cases it helps to flood or pre-soak the plot after its dug. This made for a larger footprint of root mass and strengthened my plant, not to mention a lot more tomatoes. Stronger plants can withstand  insect pressure. Mulch over the planted area this will aid in water retention and keep roots cooler during those long hot afternoons.

Carol's Herbal Blends 

Oct 2, 2011 to present

A magical collection of herbs. Our personal herb recipe , which we Hand Craft each one.

#1-Carol's Morning Blend.
Refreshing, No tannins, Lasting without caffeine.
Combinations of,Peppermint,Hibiscus, Raspberry leaf,Calendula,Chamomile.

#2 -Carol's Well Being.
Cooling, energizing, refresh!
Combinations of, Chamomile, Vervain, Peppermint, Linden,Lavender, Lemon Balm.

#3 -Carol's Relaxing.
Sedative, relaxing,digestive, anxiety.
Combinations of, Lemon Balm, Chamomile, Linden.

#4 -Carol's Cleansing.
Detox, Liver, Kidney, urinary tract.
Combinations of, Hibiscus, Rose hips, Lemon Grass, Peppermint, Orange Peel.

#5 -Carol's Migraine/Headache.
Combinations of, lemon Balm, Feverfew, Lavender

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Freedom Garden Pallet.

Frees up Space, Frees up Time, No (tilling, Digging, weeding). Built to your specs. average cost. $64.00, Just a Phillips head screw driver needed to assemble. Made in America, By American Veterans. So who wants to Shop American ? Order Now for Christmas or Spring. Plants / Soil / Irrigation tips & tricks extra.
Thank You for your consideration. carolgardens@gmail.com

These will be sample donating plant material, along with Fox Farm, Happy Frog organic soil plant media. Our donation is to help those who choose to teach this talent.

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Holy Basil Chicken

Yield Serves 4 to 6
 Ingredients
10 cloves Garlic, minced 6 fresh Thai chiles , thinly sliced crosswise
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless,skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Freshly ground pepper
3 cups loosely packed fresh holy basil leaves plus more for garnish
sticky or steamed jasmine rice, for serving

Directions

Mash together garlic and chiles using a mortar and pestle or the flat side of a large knife. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is just golden, about 20 seconds.

Add chicken; cook, stirring often, until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar , and1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. Add basil; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute .Season with motre pepper, if desired. serve over rice. Garnish with basil.