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 ...

Jim Shanley is tirelessly curious, especially when it comes to food. His philosophy on farming is to consider flavor experiences and how produce will be used at the table before planting trees. His ...

Attention home gardeners: Our beloved citrus trees may yet be saved from the incurable huanglongbing, a.k.a. HLB or citrus greening disease, thanks to natural immunities found in a rare and flavorful ...

Jim Shanley used to grow avocados on his hilly, 113-acre farm in Morro Bay. Now, finger limes, dragon fruit, passion fruit — even coffee plants — are taking root. And, together, they’re far more ...

The skin of this lime is used to heal cuts and wounds, which makes sense as the tree has very long thorns which can easily ...