How to Grow Green Onions from Cuttings

Green onions, also known as scallions or spring onions, originated in Central Asia. Records indicate their culinary use in ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians and the Chinese. European settlers introduced them to America in the 17th century, where they...

Pomegranate Tree Care in Southern California

To the ancient Persians, the pomegranate represented fertility and abundance. In Greek mythology, the pomegranate symbolized prosperity and eternal life. The fruit is a powerhouse of health benefits — rich in antioxidants like punicalagin and anthocyanins, which...

How to Grow Zinnias from Seed: A Beginner’s Guide

The Aztecs gave us words like “chocolate,” “tomato,” and “avocado.” They developed chinampas, or floating gardens, to feed their large population. And they were the first to cultivate zinnias, a flower they called...

Secrets to Dracaena Plant Care Indoors

Dracaena is a genus of flowering plants with more than 170 species, including some too big to be grown indoors. The name comes from the Greek word drakaina, the feminine form of “serpent”. The plants trace back to Africa, Madagascar, and Southeast Asia,...

Growing Avocados from Seeds or Cuttings: Tips for Gardeners

Avocados are delicious and nutritious (said Captain Obvious). They’re also remarkably easy to grow in Southern California yards. The tree hails from Mexico, which also gave us the poinsettia, zinnia, and mariachi music. Persea americana dates back thousands of...