My neighbor has a plant that looks like the alyssum we used to grow up north, but it can’t be because it has been there blooming all summer. What looks like that and can survive our summer? It’s ...

One of the many benefits of living in Santa Barbara County is the ability to grow citrus trees in your backyard. There is nothing like making fresh-squeezed orange juice (or a margarita for that ...

Sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) is a flowering plant that can help add depth to your garden, but it's the benefit it offers to cucumber plants that makes it a popular choice for some gardeners. As ...

Answer: A sure-fire sign of spring is the sight and smell of tiny sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima). Inexpensive, colorful and dependable, alyssum is ideal as a border plant, for filling in empty ...