I recently wrote about pomegranate trees and the fact that although they can survive without irrigation, they will benefit from two or three soakings per month during the summer. In response to this ...

The Tree of the Month for August is the Punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate tree. A member of the Punicaceae family, this small semi-deciduous tree is steeped in history and romance.

The first time you crack open a pomegranate, you understand why this Iranian native has achieved such significance around the world. The hard, leathery shell splits with a satisfying crack, revealing ...