Basil is one of the most popular culinary herbs around, thanks to its spicy-sweet leaves and the way it adds a flavorful zing to pastas, sandwiches and sauces. But this leafy herb can be tricky to ...

You can start with a simple and cheap pot of supermarket basil and turn it into your own large supply to last you all year.

Fruit. Although kiwi vines generally need a colder winter than Southern California’s in order to flower and fruit, the Fuzzy ...

Jasmine is a Vastu plant for the home known for its fragrant and lovely flowers. It represents love, romance, and happiness. Aloe Vera is a Vastu plant that has numerous health and beauty benefits. It ...

Herbs. If I had to single out a single plant to recommend for every Southern California garden, African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum) would be it. It is a hybrid between ...