Green beans are native to Central and South America. 16th-century Spanish and Portuguese explorers introduced them to Europe, where they quickly became a staple food. Today, they feature prominently in stir-fries, salads, casseroles, and other favorite dishes...
Spinach may not give you forearms like Popeye — sorry, that’s a cartoon myth — but it’s a nutritional powerhouse and a top-ten vegetable for your garden. It’s loaded with vitamins and minerals that support good health. Vitamins Vitamin A — Supports...
A commercial tomato is harvested 20 to 30 days before peak ripeness. It’s sent to a distribution center, sorted, and shipped to the store after a few days. It sits in the store for who knows how long before being purchased. Even then, it may need a few more days...
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...
