Tropical plants may be native to regions elsewhere in the world, but they’re incredibly exciting and easy to grow right here ...

I'm scared to even whisper it for fear of jinxing it, but summer in London is swiftly coming to a close. But to soften the cool winter that's surely looming, why not lean on some tropical foliage to ...

Nonetheless, we enjoy our gardens and can introduce a moment of perfection and “paradiso” by including tropical plants.

Starting this weekend, Saturday Oct. 21, the Hawaii Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society is having a tropical vireya outreach at the Pana‘ewa Zoo. Members will be there from 10 a.m. until 2 ...

Last week, someone asked if I could find a source for ginseng roots or seeds. They didn’t ask if the plants are hardy anywhere in Alaska and, frankly, I am not sure they will make it as our winters ...

LIHUE, KAUAI (ISLAND NEWS) -- A major environmental nonprofit in Kauai celebrates a big anniversary this year. The National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG) turns 60 this summer. NTBG is a nonprofit ...

My favorite ginger is pine cone ginger. I like it because of its relatively large, glossy, green leaves that provide a tropical look in the landscape; however, my favorite characteristic of this plant ...

Like many other trees from Australia, the macadamia thrives in Hawaii. Others suited to the Islands are many grevillea, melaleuca, callistemon and eucalyptus species. When it comes to our favorite nut ...

In my column last week, I mentioned the benefits of the chilly to cold weather we have been experiencing, but those benefits don't hold true for tropical plants. There's been little to no damage to ...

Are you looking for the best things to do on the Big Island with kids (or without)? Keep scrolling to read an honest Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & Garden review. This Hawaii Tropical Bioreserve & ...

Hard freezes this week have damaged tropical plants in our landscapes. For most of us, tropical plants are worth the extra effort it takes to get them through the winter by covering them and even ...