"Prunes can easily replace dates or figs in recipes, but it doesn't quite work the other way around," says Brown-Chamberlain. Prunes are higher in moisture than dates while figs have more moisture ...

However, it’s critical that you don’t over-prune your plants ... diseased or dying branches. A healthy plant could end up producing an excess number of branches, which can clump together ...

There is an important distinction between prunes labelled ‘prune d’Agen’ and those labelled ‘prunes d’Agen’. The term prune d’Agen refers to the region where the prunes are grown ...

8. Cut prunes into halves. Place all ingredients for salad in a bowl or platter and pour on the tangy caramel dressing. 9. Toss to coat salad evenly. It is not essential, but preferable, that the ...

But like all evergreen shrubs, rosemary needs repeated pruning to help maintain the plant and keep it growing healthy ... can prune your plant on and off throughout the year to use in recipes.

In February, gardeners can help ensure their plants flower beautifully come spring by carefully cutting back old growth and encouraging fresh shoots. Pruning during this time encourages strong new ...

Trimming is best done during dry periods to avoid spreading foliar diseases. Prune junipers during the growing season, not during the coldest part of winter, preferably in early spring ...