Passion in Your Garden: Growing Passion Fruit in California By Namir Damluji (this article first appeared in the July/August editiion of California Garden) If you have ever cut open a ripe passion fruit, you know the appeal right away. The fruit has a bright tropical fragrance and a flavor that hints of citrus, guava, and […]
By Namir Damluji, UC Master Gardener of San Diego County (This article was originally published in the March/April edition of California Gardens) Some trees just feel right in California, and the olive tree (Olea europaea) is definitely one of them. With its silvery gray-green leaves, gnarled trunk, and quiet dignity, an olive tree looks like […]
by Kim Schultz Winter brings the longest nights and shortest days, but it also brings the sunniness of citrus fruit season. While California enjoys citrus year round, winter is a glorious time for many citrus trees: Meyer lemons and clementines, grapefruits and blood oranges. The easy availability of dwarf, semi-dwarf, and standard sized trees at […]
By Namir Damluji (This article was originally in the. May / June 2025 issue of California Gardens) In the world of exotic fruits, the loquat often flies under the radar, overshadowed by more popular tropical favorites like mangoes and pineapples. Yet this small, golden fruit packs a delightful combination of sweetness and tanginess, making […]
Scores of plants mentioned in ancient religious texts also thrive in San Diego’s climate, with its Mediterranean-like weather By Bob Frey and Francie Murphy (This article originally appeared in the April 12, 2025 edition of the San Diego Union-Tribune) The Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters, is a distinctive climate zone found […]
