Q. My friend and I talk gardening all the time. One recent conversation has made me want to meet her challenge to learn more ...

That said, let’s talk about some lovely species that make excellent garden specimens, some of which are well suited to spectacular cut flower arrangements. One of my personal favorites is shell ginger ...

No green thumb or outdoor garden is required to grow this delicious plant. Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be ...

Ginger is one of those ingredients that you don’t have to worry about buying too much of when it’s required for a recipe. With so many uses—including ginger syrup, flavored oil, salad dressing and tea ...

Visitors to our islands frequently comment on how fragrant our air smells with the abundance of flowers in bloom. Kamaaiina often take for granted that which we have in abundance. When we are in good ...

Cultivating your own nutrient-rich ginger is achievable with these seven essential tips. Learn to select and prepare rhizomes, provide ample warmth and consistent moisture, and utilize nutrient-rich ...

Ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic texts praised ginger long before it became a kitchen staple. They called it "universal medicine" for its ability to soothe a sore throat and calm the stomach. However, ...

Here's everything you need to know about cultivating this fragrant perennial. Ginger lily may look delicate, with its tiny petals and petite flowers, but it's a surprisingly hardy plant—if you care ...

Growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) indoors is surprisingly easy. It is low maintenance, thrives in a sunny spot, and can be harvested as needed. With lush, bamboo-like foliage, ginger is also a ...