Eggplant, What Can I Do With It?
UNITED STATES—Some veggies are easy to comprise a dish with, others not so much. One vegetable that may be a question mark for many...
Dried Flowers Last All Year
UNITED STATES—Statice, strawflower and globe thistle continue to bloom later than most other summer annuals, and hold their flowers longer. Even after bloom, the...
Day 10: The Mind-Stomach Connection
HOLLYWOOD—Thanks to the bounty of food which surrounds us, true honest hunger is a sensation some people have rarely experienced. They obey a habit...
The Starfruit, Its Not About Looks
UNITED STATES—This week we are continuing are exploration of tropical fruits, by discussing a fruit with a unique design. Any guesses as to the...
Many Perennials Want Seasonal Grooming
UNITED STATES—Here on the west coast, autumn and winter weather is so mild that the native coral bells are already starting to develop new...
The Papaya, A Mysterious Fruit
UNITED STATES—When I think of the papaya, I think of a deep-orange colored fruit that tastes best as a juice. Trust me if you...
Trees Need Professional Help Too
UNITED STATES—There are an immeasurable variety amongst trees. Evergreen trees retain their foliage through the seasons. Deciduous trees defoliate in autumn, and regenerate new foliage in...
The Onion, My Most Feared Veggie
UNITED STATES—There are some vegetables I tolerate and some that I despise. Anyone who knows a great deal about me is well aware of...
Day 8: Managing Abundance (Part 1)
HOLLYWOOD—It’s cool being able to eat as much as you want of certain foods—namely fruits and veggies—this was the gift I got from Harvey...
Collect Fallen Leaves Before Winter
UNITED STATES—The problem with all the colorful foliage that adorns so many of the deciduous trees in autumn is that it does not stay...