Iris plants are long-lasting perennials belonging to the Iridaceae family. Some varieties can live more than a century. They’re native to Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa and have adapted to diverse habitats, from temperate climates to semi-desert...
There are hundreds of songs about butterflies. Zero songs about the lowly cutworm. It’s easy to understand why, despite the rhyming difficulties of a word like “butterfly.” Butterflies enchant us. Their brilliant colors and graceful flight capture...
“Fuchsia” may be hard to spell, but it’s easy to care for. Of course, we’re talking about the spectacular flowering shrub that thrives in Southern California’s mild climate. With just a little TLC, a fuchsia plant will reward you with...
A clean shovel is a thing of beauty. Not hardware store clean, but fresh from the garden and properly cleaned for storage. Just as your prize-winning tomatoes need care, so do the tools that help you cultivate them. Why Proper Tool Care Matters Sharp, clean, and...
Arugula is a leafy green with a distinct peppery flavor. It belongs to the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and cabbage. It has been a staple in Mediterranean cuisine for centuries. Pliny the Elder wrote about it in the First Century AD. The Romans...
