Too often we underestimate annuals, choosing permanent plantings in an attempt to be thrifty or to avoid the dated “bedding out” look. Annuals are actually a pretty good deal: They’re relatively ...

While it’s far less common than banana fruit, the flower of a particular banana species is edible and considered a delicacy. Preparing banana flower for cooking is a bit like unwrapping a present. You ...

Banana trees are a common feature in New Orleans-area landscapes. They are primarily grown for the tropical look they bring with their enormous leaves waving in the summer breezes. In addition to ...