In the 1967 movie The Graduate, Benjamin’s Alfa Romeo Spider breaks down in a citrus grove on the way to the church where Elaine is getting married. That grove bordered Fruit Street, so-called because La Verne, CA (the film location) was a prime area for citrus...
Which produce goes bad fastest after a trip to the market? A betting person would say “lettuce,” with some varieties wilting almost as soon as they hit the shopping bag. It doesn’t have to be this way. Homegrown lettuce is: Fresher More flavorful...
Composting is one of the easiest and most environmentally friendly ways to nourish your garden. It reduces the waste you send to landfills and creates a nutrient-rich plant material. In this guide, we’ve laid out a simple, step-by-step process for making compost...
The hardest part about diatomaceous earth is the spelling. Once you’ve mastered that, the rest falls into place. If you’re an organic gardener looking for a natural way to protect plants and improve soil health, diatomaceous earth could be your new bestie....
There’s nothing quite like the satisfying, crisp, juicy sweetness of a watermelon picked fresh from the garden. Nothing could be better — except maybe a watermelon that’s even crisper, juicier, and sweeter. You’ve followed the planting schedules, the...
The Los Angeles Basin was once a prime farming area for oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and — yes — strawberries. Fertile soil and benign weather meant that almost anything could grow here. The sprawling fields are long gone, but strawberries remain a favorite among...
