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

Screening plants like good fences, vines and hedges make good neighbors, goes the old saying, and maybe in the old days it was the case. They may be used for privacy, to keep animals in or out, or to ...

Dreaming of a beach vacation? My guess is you’re picturing a palm tree. Fantasizing about life on a remote island? You’re probably envisioning a walk among birds of paradise, cannas and bananas.

TIME FOR SUNDAY GARDENER. I’M HERE AT VALLEY VIEW FARMS, AND YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT MANY OF YOUR HOUSEPLANTS ARE ACTUALLY TROPICALS. IF YOU HAD THEM OUTSIDE, YOU SHOULD HAVE BROUGHT THEM ...

Just because your kitchen isn't filled with natural light doesn't mean you have to count out houseplants. These options will improve air and visual quality.

Looking for an easy-to-grow tropical plant? This perennial grows quickly and offers beautiful blooms even when contained to a ...

Pothos, also known as devil's ivy, grows quickly and thrives in low light, making it ideal for beginners. Monstera deliciosa requires medium to bright light and consistent watering to develop its ...

Vines are often perceived as nuisances when we encounter them in our gardens or along our concrete structures. The first ...

Sooner or later, it is said, everything old is new again. But 65 million years old? Bromeliads, which shared the Earth in the Cretaceous Era with dinosaurs, and which have been a staple of indoor ...

How should I care for my potted mandevilla over the winter? Am I too late to start broccoli and cauliflower from seed? — Ed Mandevillas are beautiful tropical vines that provide flowers of red, white ...

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 will be my last column until sometime in November. We will be traveling in Europe and maybe North Africa for a change of scenery and to see how folks are getting along there. Meanwhile, let’s ...