Quesnelia lateralis has an upright to slightly arching inflorescence of vivid red and blue. In early winter, the spike rises to about the s...

The many varieties of edible bananas all belong to the genus Musa . They are actually fast-growing tropical herbs, without a woody trunk o...

The huge, dark green leaves of Monstera deliciosa bring a tropical look to any landscape or home interior. In tropical and subtropical ar...

This month's featured creature is the Spinybacked orbweaver ( Gasteracantha cancriformis ), also known locally as the crab spider. This ...

On the 15th of every month, gardeners around the world share their blooms.  Here's what's blooming in my garden today (click on the ...

The garden mole is a subterranean creature that tunnels through gardens and lawns in search of earthworms, grubs, and other small invertebra...

Neoregelia rosea-lineata is a large-growing bromeliad, reaching up to 3 feet in width. The foliage is marked with red striations and the ce...

The past few days have finally given us a break from the 90° temps we've been experiencing since early spring. It sure does feel good! ...

One day this month we had a rare morning rain-shower just after dawn. The result was this rainbow in the western sky. If you look closely, t...

One of the most entertaining plants to own is Mimosa pudica . Whenever the leaves are disturbed, they quickly fold up. Here's a video th...