You may not be thinking about growing bananas during the colder months of winter but we can have some success with this tropical fruit in North Florida. Banana plants are tropical and, as such, they ...

Banana plants grow without seeds using methods like suckers and tissue culture. This is important for home gardeners seeking sustainable practices. Suckers, or pups, are separated from the mother ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if ...

Lori C. of Santa Rosa asks: I was given an ornamental banana plant in a 5-gallon pot. I would like to buy a couple more, but first, I could use some help as to where to plant them and how to care for ...

Did you know you can grow bananas and mangoes in your own back yard? Ya, we didn’t think so, either. There’s a FREE event this Saturday July 9th from 8 – 10 a.m. at the University of Arizona ...

There are many people who feel that if a plant doesn’t produce food then there’s no reason to grow it. Well, it is possible to design an entire landscape with edible plants as there are trees, shrubs, ...

Make like celebrity chef, Maggie Beer and grow your own with The Weekly's guide to starting an orchard. Not for subtropics or areas with heavy late-spring frosts; DON’T grow apricots in humid areas – ...