Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

Planting the first vegetables, flowers, or shrubs of spring marks a new year of gardening, but growing plants in a greenhouse can mean that season never has to end. Whether heated or unheated, a ...

Tropical plants are filling our homes and workspaces, adding beauty, relieving stress and boosting creativity, productivity and focus. Keep these plants healthy and looking their best by providing for ...

If your home is already hearing the call of the jungle, tropical plants could be just the addition it needs. You may already have string lights sprinkled throughout your interiors that wouldn’t look ...

A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, ...