They helped to coax the fledgling trees along and took buds themselves, and soon started up prosperous commercial navel orange groves of their own.) Thus was the massive Southern California ...

After writing about the fig beetle – a shiny green scarab beetle that feeds on overripe fruit and decomposing organic matter ...

Humans, however, have brought a great winnowing: Out of thousands of wild types, only a few dozen have become commercial behemoths like the navel orange, Eureka lemon, and Mexican lime.

They helped to coax the fledgling trees along and took buds themselves, and soon started up prosperous commercial navel ...

If you can grow Navel or Valencia oranges in ... and fruit will remain fresh and juicy if left on the tree. When it comes to ...

Start them from seed or from basal cuttings taken from mother plants, or transplant container-grown artichoke seedlings into ...

Cracked wheat or bulghur is partially steamed then dried before being marketed. It only requires soaking in boiling water before use making it an excellent base for speedy meals. It’s a popular ...

More plants could mean more jobs for the LA Conservation Corps, which contracts with the city to grow and distribute trees under the City Plants program, Chaves said. So far, Chaves has been ...

She complied, spending thousands to remove shrubbery and trim trees, according to KTLA 5 News. But her insurance company said it wasn't enough, and told her she needed to cut down a tree that was ...

Navel, Valencia and blood oranges are the main types of sweet oranges. They are used in both sweet and savoury dishes, but where necessary add a little lemon juice or zest to strengthen their flavour.

Based on previous La Niña winters, the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies are expecting below-average temperatures and above-average snowfall. This is the perfect recipe for dreamy powder days and ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: 1. Fruit trees: Now is a good time to plant citrus of all varieties. For something truly exotic, consider planting a finger or caviar lime (Microcitrus x ...