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

Bananas come in a variety of types, each with distinct flavors and nutritional profiles. From the familiar Cavendish to the antioxidant-rich Red banana and the starchy Plantain, this video explores ...

"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 ...

It’s sad to see a plant with potential of growing to 10 or 15 feet tall planted where low windows or nearby walks will force frequent pruning, but that’s what too often happens. You shear and shear ...

Bananas may look the same, but small differences in their appearances hide a fascinating history. In fact, the bananas most people eat today are different from what your grandparents knew. Up until ...

CHANGHUA, Taiwan, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Entrepreneur Nelson Yang is reaching back into Taiwan's history to turn the humble banana plant into an unlikely sustainable textile. Taiwan is now the world's ...

Savannah Bananas outfielder Robert Anthony Cruz (15) flips during the game with the Party Animals at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, April 26, 2025. / Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY ...

Until the 1950s. the most popular commercial banana variety in the world was the Gros Michel, which was affectionately known as “Big Mike.” Due to Panama wilt, a fungus disease, it was virtually wiped ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. In the 1950s, the most popular banana in the world was ...