Some well-known local growers, plant breeders, chefs and nonprofit organizations will be participating in an upcoming “Variety Showcase” in Kona. The event will feature more than twenty edible plants ...

The most famous ecosystem on earth, tropical rainforests contain more than two-thirds of the world’s plant species. You won’t see them all on your exotic vacation, but there are some of the most ...

The fastest way to turn a room of typically demure, considerate, and thoughtful gardeners into an "Animal House" inspired food fight is to raise the topic of native and exotic plants. Former ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Amazon elephant's ear thrives in large pots, both inside and out. It ...

Climate change has shifted the flowering times of tropical plants by days to months, potentially disrupting entire ecosystems.