LA Times Plant PPL

"Joey Caviedes has about 45 plants in his backyard in South Central. They range from plants he’s grown for 16 years to seeds that have recently started to sprout. His first and oldest plant is a pink lemon tree, a hybrid between a grapefruit and lemons. He also has herbs, fruits and vegetables like gooseberries, tomatoes, peppers, 15 different chiles, oregano and figs. When asked about how he’s handled plants so well for such a long time, Caviedes says it takes patience and knowledge. “It’s important to know how to take care of them so they can take care of you.” There is no secret formula to growing a garden as beautiful as his, except giving it water and taking your time to research. The importance of being your own food source teaches a level of independence and life skills; Caviedes doesn’t have to worry about what’s in his produce when it naturally comes from his backyard."