You know what pairs perfectly with the start of California apple season? A flaky, tender hand pie filled with apple pie filling served oceanside at a historic bungalow made famous by a Tom Cruise...

Every June, California Grown Flowers Month, followed by American Flowers Month in July, gives us a reason to stop and smell the roses—or in this case, the orchids. As the #1 state in farming...

Let’s be real, it's wonderful that we can buy strawberries year-round in California, but there’s nothing—absolutely nothing—like plucking a warm, sun-ripened berry straight from the vine and...

Let’s cut to the chase—if you’ve ever strolled through downtown Santa Ana, you’ve probably felt it. That vibe. The inviting environment of a casual neighborhood where history, culture, and...

Let’s cut to the chase: The Ecology Center isn’t your average farm. Nope. This 28-acre regenerative farm in San Juan Capistrano, CA, is doing something radically simple—growing healthy food,...

You know those bottles of store-bought barbeque sauce that claim to be “bold” and “smoky,” but end up tasting like sugar water with a side of artificial smoke? Yeah… hard pass. Let’s...

Nestled in the heart of Grover Beach is Okui's Strawberry n Fruit Stand. It is a shining example of the enduring spirit of family farming. With three generations of expertise and a deep-rooted...

Just over a mile from the Pacific Ocean, you’ll find Sinor-LaVallee Estate Wines. Many winemakers talk about a sense of place, but in this case, it is place that sets the...

In the heart of San Luis Obispo’s growing wine scene, El Lugar Wines is crafting wines with a deep sense of place. Founded by Coby Parker-Garcia and his wife Katie Noonan, El Lugar focuses on...

Okay, can we talk about grapes for a second? Not the “throw them in a lunchbox and forget them” kind of grape moment—we’re talking next-level,...

Meet Jimmy Ukegawa, third-generation farmer and the mastermind behind Carlsbad Strawberry Company. Jimmy jokes that he was “drafted” into ag, but it’s clear that he has a passion for the...

Picture this: It’s a hot summer day, you’ve got a creamy ice cream bowl of classic vanilla ice cream (or maybe strawberry ice cream if you’re feeling wild), and you’re ready for that first...