Choose your location wisely. Once planted, that olive tree will be there forever. Olive trees can live for hundreds and even thousands of years under the right conditions. Average lifespan: 300–600 years With care: Some trees live over 1,000 years Oldest known trees:...
Where would you rank your landscaping on a scale of 1-10? Pleasant but forgettable earns you a 5. Anything less, and well… now’s the time to don your DIY hat. There are countless ways to elevate your outdoor space affordably, from drought-tolerant plants...
Back in the day, Southern California was a massive orange grove punctuated by an occasional movie studio. The region’s soil, temperature, and sunshine were a citrus grower’s dream. Grateful Californians named a city and later an entire county after the...
There are coffee drinkers and coffee lovers. Voltaire fell into the latter category, guzzling up to 70 cups per day (and living into his 80s). Beethoven hand-counted precisely 60 beans per cup. Once he perfected the formula, he never strayed. Voltaire and Beethoven...
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) is a fragrant perennial grass commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines. The plant’s citrus-like scent and flavor add a distinct accent to soups, teas, and stir-fries. Tall, graceful blades and clustered growth make it a striking...
Do you love oranges but hate peeling them? Do you favor limes but hate juicing them? Then maybe the kumquat is for you. The kumquat’s edible skin is surprisingly sweet and fragrant, contrasting with the tart, tangy juice of the flesh. It’s a citrus...