ROSEMARY (PROSTRATUS) Rosemary is a magnificent fragrant herb that is native to the Mediterranean. During the Middle Ages, rosemary was used as a love charm. While most of us enjoy the aroma of fresh rosemary, today most people grow [...]
BURNING BUSH Burning Bush is from a large group of shrubs and small trees in the genus Euonymous. Native to Asia, this large bush has a natural open form that shows well in borders, beds and even containers. Almost [...]
ASTER - SEPTEMBER FLOWER Asters are regarded as the September birth flower and provide a much-needed splash of color in the garden when summer begins to fade and fall makes its annual appearance. The distinct blooms of Asters have been [...]
WATERMELON Long regarded as the "food for the Summer", Watermelon, Citrullus species (Cucurbitaceae), is native to Africa and has been cultivated since ancient times. It's easy to grow in the hot Southern California climate and there are many benefits that [...]
SWISS CHARD (BETA VULGARIS) A member of the beet family, most cultivars of swiss chard are drought-tolerant. Young, tender swiss chard is perfect for salads and mature, hearty leaves are tasty when sauteed with garlic and peppers. Swiss chard [...]
ALOE VERA Aloe Vera is a succulent plant that first originated from the Arabian Peninsula and naturally survived in arid and semi-arid conditions. The plant has thick and fleshy leaves for storing water, which makes it an ideal addition [...]
How to Design an Eco-Friendly Garden Scorching heat, brightly colored flowers, bumblebees? Family trips, gatherings with friends, beaches, books, movies, games, watermelon? How about LADWP water restrictions! Find your watering days here. This is California's third year of drought [...]
Haven’t you seen or been in one of those long lines at the grocery store, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic? Maybe fruit and vegetables are some of the items you are waiting in line to purchase? Why not [...]
The weather has been precarious in California and so I’ve been a bit reluctant to plant tender greens lest they succumb to another cold weather front. What has been popping up throughout my bare garden beds are dandelions. As a [...]
Zucca Zucca - Italian Pumpkin - Marina di Chioggia I love pumpkin and I decided to plant a new variety this year. I was thrilled to see these amazingly large leaves as this pumpkin grew in my garden. These beautiful [...]
