If you live in hardiness zones 9 to 11 and want to successfully grow a shade tree without too much hassle, a carob (Ceratonia siliqua) would seem to be ideal. It originates in the Mediterranean ...

The carob tree, scientifically known as Ceratonia siliqua, is a resilient evergreen plant native to the Mediterranean region. Traditionally, carob has been utilized primarily for animal feed ...

On my own block, a massive limb of a carob tree broke off on the Santa Anas’ account and I was given the opportunity to examine it up close. If you see the massive branch of a tree that broke ...

Carob is available in powder form, bars, drops and confectionery from health food shops and larger supermarkets. The flavour is sweet and treacly, so is excellent in baking. Carob powder can be ...

Wikipedia tells me that carob powder is made from the pods of the carob tree, native to the Mediterranean. The seeds are used to make locust bean gum, a commonly used food thickener.