TastyLandscape Growing fruit trees at home in Southern California

Lavender Overview: Lavender plants are hearty and ideally suited to Mediterranean climate regions such as Southern California   Landscaping use: Lavenders are an awesome addition to any garden.  They are beautiful low maintenance plants that are pest resistant and drought ...

How to propagate Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary Propagation Overview: It is very easy to propagate rosemary, if you know how.  However, my first few blind attempts were total failures.  None the less, if you are aware of two key points/tricks, ...

How to Start your own Inca Berry (Physalis peruviana)   The Inca Berry is a tasty fruit but the plant only lives about 3 years.  Therefore, you need to propagate it regularly.  Many have tried cuttings but they don’t seem ...

Pakistan Mulberry (Morus macroura)   Pakistan Mulberry Overview: This is a delicious early ripening fruit which is similar in flavor to a raspberry but without the hard/crunchy seeds.  It has been a fast growing trouble free tree for me. Fruit Taste:   ...

Disclaimer: I am writing this because I think more people should know about this gem of a nursery in northern San Diego County.  This is not a paid advertisement, I just like the place.  I have no financial stake in ...

Hosui Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)   Hosui Pear tree overview:  The Hosui Pear tree is a relatively new Asian pear tree that is both beautiful and delicious.   Hosui Pear fruit appearance: The Hosui Pear skin is greenish when unripe.  The ...

Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica)   Loquat tree overview: The Loquat tree is a wonderful addition to the Southern California garden because it can deal with our poor soil, it is drought tolerant, and it has a great tropical appearance. Fruit Appearance:  ...

Valentine Pummelo (Citrus maxima hybrid)    Valentine pummelo overview: This is a relatively new and delicious fruit that ripens during the coldest part of the year.   Fruit appearance: Yellow skin and red pulp. The size of a grapefruit (about ...