Find out how to grow turmeric for both its flavorful rhizomes and its attractive leaves and flowers. frank600 / Getty Images The turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) is a perennial plant grown for its ...

I continue to install plants all summer long and have done so with success for many years. Gardeners just need to pay close attention to the proper watering of plants installed in the summer, with ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

1. Cover the base of the pot with a layer of crocks (ask at the garden centre – they usually have a few broken pots) and cover with a 5cm (2in) layer of gravel. This improves drainage and prevents ...

Growing vegetables is a completely satisfying experience, and those homegrown crops will always surpass any bagged or plastic-wrapped produce you find in grocery stores. Even if you have a smaller ...

After March coming in like a lion and going out like a lion across much of the country, those with green thumbs are longing to get back into their gardens — and the aisles of garden centres. When ...

Tammyanne Matthew, of Sweetwater Garden Design, is one of Vancouver's most talented container gardeners. She designs and plants exotic containers for the gardens of some high-end homes in the Lower ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Fall container planting can be a fun and creative time for gardeners. It allows us to not only reuse what we already have, but also incorporate new plants and materials, which ...

The turmeric plant (Curcuma longa) is a perennial plant grown for its flavorful, deep orange rhizomes. And when you know how to grow turmeric at home, you can enjoy both the flavorful rhizomes and ...