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We don’t often think about plant roots because they are out of sight, out of mind, yet their growth and health greatly affect ...

Adventitious roots are roots that originate from nonstandard locations on a plant such as the stems or leaves. They can occur as part of a plant’s normal growth and development ...

* This month the following vegetables can be planted: beans; carrots; eggplant; endive/escarole; okra; bunching onions (green ...

Those with houseplants often have a stake in natural greenery beyond just the confines of their homes. However, regardless of ...

The core of all zest — ginger is spreading its ‘roots’ everywhere in the medicine world ...

In this video, I show you how to grow ginger in containers from store-bought ginger roots. I take you through selecting the ...

Another major benefit lies in ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help prevent chronic illnesses like arthritis, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases. These benefits ...

A wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive in the heat and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers.