Aechmea fendleri is a spring-blooming bromeliad with a vivid red and blue inflorescence. Blue tubular flowers open only briefly from each...

Quilquina ( Porophyllum ruderale ssp. ruderale ) is a culinary herb with a flavor that is often compared to Cilantro, but it is distinctl...

Aechmea recurvata is a relatively small-growing bromeliad that can be enjoyed by even windowsill growers. The mature plant only reaches a h...

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...