What’s the world’s most popular edible flower? The cauliflower, of course! Dad jokes aside, there are many good reasons to grow this tasty brassica in your Southern California garden. Cauliflower is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance crop It’s a...
You can grow almost anything in Southern California. The magnolia tree, which evokes images of the humid American South, flourishes in California’s much dryer climate, although with more TLC. A Brief History of the Magnolia Tree Fossil evidence traces the...
Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions, originated in Central Asia. Records indicate their culinary use in ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the Chinese. European settlers introduced them to America in the 17th century, where they...
The pomegranate represented fertility and abundance to the ancient Persians. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate symbolized prosperity and eternal life. The fruit is a powerhouse of health benefits — rich in antioxidants like punicalagin and anthocyanins, which reduce...
Avocados are delicious and nutritious (said Captain Obvious). They’re also remarkably easy to grow in Southern California yards. The tree hails from Mexico, which also gave us the poinsettia, zinnia, and mariachi music. Persea americana dates back thousands of...
Artichokes are cool-season perennials. In California, they’re typically planted in the fall and produce buds in the spring after they overwinter. They require cool weather to form buds, a chilling period known as vernalization. The plants thrive in mild winters...
