From Plot to Plate: How to Grow Kale in Your Garden

Kale is a “superfood” packed with vitamins, nutrients, antioxidants, and phytonutrients. But, as with all vegetables, its nutrient profile degrades once it’s picked. Chlorophyll depreciates shortly after harvest, leading to color changes and...

From Seed to Slice: How to Grow Watermelons in Southern California

Watermelon was first cultivated in West Africa over 4,000 years ago. Ancient Egyptians associated the fruit with regeneration and often placed watermelon seeds in the tombs of kings. The plant thrives in the American South, which is hot and humid like its native West...

Philodendron Selloum Care: Keeping Your Plant Healthy & Happy

Philodendron selloum (now Thaumatophyllum bipinnatifidum) is native to the rainforests of South America, where it thrives under a canopy of large trees. This natural habitat explains why it does so well in the indirect light of homes and offices, and loves warm, humid...

Growing Hot Peppers: Fiery Flavors from the Caribbean

Are you looking to spice up your life? We’re not talking about lingerie, but peppers. Chile peppers, to be exact, some of which are hot enough to strip the bark off a tree. But oh-so-tasty! In this blog, we’ll cover some of the less-appreciated Caribbean...