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...
Imagine a canopy of lush foliage and cascading purple blooms that shelter you from the summer sun and envelop you with their soft perfume. Those fragrant flowers hang from a fast-growing wisteria vine, a hardy plant that can live for over 50 years with proper care. It...
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...
Behold the lime — a key ingredient in guacamole, margaritas, and refreshing sparkling water. Where would we be without it? We would live in a world of bland guacamole toast. The lime, most closely associated in the USA with Mexican cuisine, came to the West from...
