I feel like I should begin this column by shouting out “uncle” to this torturous heat. Despite the oppressive temperatures, I still have gotten a lot of enjoyment from growing plants in containers on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Green bananas hanging from a stem - Aapsky/Getty Images Ever wondered whether you could grow a whole tree from the banana you just ...

Area banana trees may not get much fruit, but they’re fun to grow and add to the tropical look of any yard It may be easier to pick up a bunch of bananas for 33 cents a pound at the grocery store, but ...

Lori C. of Santa Rosa asks: I was given an ornamental banana plant in a 5-gallon pot. I would like to buy a couple more, but first, I could use some help as to where to plant them and how to care for ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Here's all you need to know, plus learn how to successfully grow fruits and herbs in a contained space. If growing vegetables were ...

You may not be thinking about growing bananas during the colder months of winter but we can have some success with this tropical fruit in North Florida. Banana plants are tropical and, as such, they ...

No plant can match the hardy banana (Musa basjoo) when it comes to adding a tropical flair to your garden. With 12-foot-long leaves, these Japanese natives are actually herbaceous perennials. In the ...