The breadfruit, or ulu, is one of scores of Polynesian introductions that made it possible for early explorers to thrive as ...

Houseplants can keep us gardening right through the cold days of winter, but if yours are showing these signs, you may need to check your windows for drafts.

This guide introduces 10 most beautiful pink tropical plants, highlighting varieties that are easy to care for, thrive in tropical and indoor environments, and bring vibrant color and exotic charm to ...

To propagate amaryllis by seed, harvest the seedpods soon after they turn yellow and begin to break open. Dry the seed pods a ...

My favorite ginger is pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large, glossy, green leaves that provide a tropical look in the landscape; however, my favorite characteristic of this plant ...

Last week, someone asked if I could find a source for ginseng roots or seeds. They didn’t ask if the plants are hardy anywhere in Alaska and, frankly, I am not sure they will make it as our winters ...

LIHUE, KAUAI (ISLAND NEWS) -- A major environmental nonprofit in Kauai celebrates a big anniversary this year. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) turns 60 this summer. NTBG is a nonprofit ...

Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.

In my column last week, I mentioned the benefits of the chilly to cold weather we have been experiencing, but those benefits don't hold true for tropical plants. There's been little to no damage to ...

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.

Not all of us have a green thumb, so when fully grown plants full of luscious leaves are available for purchase for a great ...

January is here and we will still experience cold temperatures since it is the second coolest month of the year.