In the good old days, a typical Hawaiian garden was large enough to give neighbors plenty of space to have privacy. As our population increases and land costs escalate, lots are getting smaller. This ...

Short cool days make conditions ideal for colorful poinsettias and its close relative Euphorbia leucocephala sometimes called Snow on the Mountain. Our holiday season usually begins with Halloween and ...

Tropical areas offer abundance in landscape design. From giant blooms and lush green leaves all year round to all kinds of birds, butterflies and aquatic life, the possibilities are limitless. For ...

Winter often brings shorter days and cooler temperatures, creating a challenging environment for tropical houseplants that thrive in warm, humid conditions. As a passionate gardener, I understand how ...

Some of the most visually appealing ones are also delicious. Here’s how to choose — and grow — the best ones. By Margaret Roach Homegrown tastes of the tropics slumber in Marianne Willburn’s freezer — ...