How to use (and not use) plant identification phone apps A Bay Area couple turned their home into one of the most sustainable in the nation This East Bay garden has transformed into an immense cactus ...

Add the pulp of fresh Casimiroa to milkshakes or puree into low-fat icecream for a health treat this summer. Photo / NZ Herald Casimiroa edulis is one of those exotic subtropical trees which can ...

Antonio Izumi emailed his concern for an exotic fruit tree: “I wanted to ask you about my white sapote tree, purchased about two years ago. As recommended, I planted it in full sun, yet it nearly died ...

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Five things to focus on in the garden this week: Fruit. White sapote (Casimiroa edulis) will grow wherever orange trees feel at home. Its flavor is a combination of vanilla, peach, and banana. The ...

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