How to Grow Dwarf Citrus Trees

Verbena is a genus containing about 250 species, many of which also simply go by “verbena” in common parlance, or if we’re lucky, something like the highly specific “purple verbena.”When I saw that my colleague here at Garden

Kale’s nutritional benefits are well-known, and the leafy green has become a favorite with restaurant chefs and home cooks alike.Perhaps you love this veggie so much

Gardeners have many reasons for building paths in their landscapes.Some are looking to provide more convenient passageway from Poin

Thirty-five years ago, Bob Piaschyk had no idea that a routine delivery of some live oak trees to his family-owned nursery outside of Dallas would launch a lifelong, dogged pursuit of a new species.That sunny day so many years ago, as his shipment wa

Show of hands – who’s ever heard of epazote? If you’re a fan of southern Mexican or Guatemalan food, you may be familiar with this ingredient, which is comprised of the leaves and stalks of the epazote (eh-puh-ZO-tay) plant.This plant is considered a weed by some, but proudly

A gift from the Sonoran and Chihuahuan deserts, sun-loving turpentine bush is native to the southwestern United States, including southeastern California, west Texas, southern New Mexico, and southern Arizona, as well as north-central Mexico.And in addition to tolerating blistering desert heat, this tough ev

Apparently, “sweet root vegetable” just didn’t have the same ring to it as “sweet potato,” so we’re stuck with a misnamed – albeit delicious – vegetable.For the sweet potato is not related t

Spicy, citrusy, minty… it’s difficult to describe the flavor of cardamom, other than to say it’s delicious!We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy fr

In general, fig trees, Ficus carica, are well-known for their preference for mild climates. But northern gardeners won’t be denied a supply of fresh backyard fruit if they grow a ‘Hardy Chicago’ variety, which can withstand fairly cold temperatures if properly cared for.Also known as ‘Bensonhurst Purple,’ this variety produces p

In the plant world, when does “full sun” not really mean full sun?When you live in a place that gets

True to its name, American beautyberry is certainly a beauty, and a plant – once you’ve had a sampling – you might want more of.Gardeners love beautyberry’s large le

The brilliant green color, satisfying crisp crunch, and light onion flavor of chives (Allium schoenoprasum) make them a requisite ingredient in many dishes.How essential and wonderful, t