2+ week, 2+ day ago  (346+ words) There's more. The behemoth Ponderosa lemon, that can rival a grapefruit in size, is short on juice and flavor, but big on zest with a thick, bumpy rind. The Ponderosa makes an impressive table d'cor. As does the Buddha's Hand,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1386+ words) We're deep into February and in peak citrus season. I don't know about you, but my two Meyer lemon trees are drooping with fruit, as is " surprisingly " my dwarf blood orange tree. Even my little potted lime tree is dotted…...

5+ mon, 9+ hour ago  (736+ words) So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It's not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it's also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won't survive winters outdoors in colder…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (887+ words) Ed Shoemaker never did anything small. "Everything he did was a lot of work, but he was successful in everything he did," said his daughter, Christy Roscoe. One of her father's projects was creating Shoemaker's Farm, an orchard on Traylor…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (210+ words) The recent detection of citrus-wasting bacteria on a residential tree in San Clemente prompted a new quarantine order from the California Department of Food and Agriculture on Thursday. The new restrictions affect commercial and residential citrus trees in the far…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago  (523+ words) Summer is berry season in the United States " the best time to find many fresh berries, including blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Many people prefer fresh berries for their yogurt or cereal, certain recipes or healthy snacks. But when you can't…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (251+ words) We love fresh, seasonal produce for its superb flavor and vibrant color, especially during the summer. But these prized traits are fleeting. This is where blanching can come in to save the day, helping to keep those fruits and vegetables…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1289+ words) I believe the first bite into a perfectly ripe mango has three parts: first, a humbling, then a flood of nostalgia and, finally, a restoration of spirit. This is the power of a great mango. They knock us off our…...