If top chefs ever put it to a vote, basil would be numero uno in the kitchen, captain of the Herb Team, and Most Likely to Succeed (or end up in sauce). It’s easy to see why. This aromatic herb can bring a dish to life with a fresh, savory sweetness, from...
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...
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...
We all know a putterer when we see one. Putterers putter in the yard — digging, planting, pruning, and mowing. It’s a form of therapy. But when temperatures soar into the 90s, with humidity to match, yard work feels less like therapy than torment. Even putterers...
