Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Because it’s a tropical plant, ginger can be tricky to grow outdoors in much of North America, ...

Ginger takes eight to 10 months to mature, grows best in warm, humid conditions, and is ready for harvest when the leaves die back. Ginger adapts well to indoor and outdoor environments, thriving in ...

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 ...

Fresh ginger often adds kick to Asian and nouveau American cooking, whether minced in Chinese dumplings, soaked in hot tea or roasted with sweet potatoes. But ginger doesn't have to only add flair to ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here’s all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained space. If growing vegetables were ...

Turmeric is a bold spice that can double as a houseplant, offering a colorful harvest. The process is simple, but you'll need ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

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 ...