Plantains the type that has to be cooked, is much taller.Banana descriptionBananas are perennial herbs, not trees. They grow similar to grasses and corn and are therefore monocotyledons and belong to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if ...

Nine banana trees are blooming at the same time in a University of Saskatchewan greenhouse — a rare occurrence in North America, according to experts. The greenhouse in Saskatoon showcases four ...

I was hoping you could spend some time with me in the vegetable garden as I plant some rare purple sweet potatoes, tend to ...

Green-thumbed gardeners will love this striking and adaptable plant, perfect for both indoor and outdoor settings. The banana plant—specifically the Musa Oriental Dwarf—is a tropical variety that ...

If you own or rent a small patch of sun, you can grow apples. So-called dwarf fruit trees, a.k.a. patio apples, are gateway plants for budding urban permaculturists. One of the first things I did when ...