Ginger is one of the oldest spices known, with a rich history of use in Asian and Indian cuisines. Today, it adds a warm, spicy kick to dishes like curries and stews to gingerbread and even beer. Its ...

Canadian wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a perennial plant with attractive foliage and has become an increasingly popular ground cover for shaded areas of landscapes. It is native to the woodlands ...

Dry shade plants are often difficult to find for gardens. Native ginger, bottlebrush buckeye, and Solomon's seal are three plants that tolerate dry shade. It's important to water plants thoroughly ...

That said, let’s talk about some lovely species that make excellent garden specimens, some of which are well suited to spectacular cut flower arrangements. One of my personal favorites is shell ginger ...

The world has more than 1,500 ginger species, most found in the tropics and subtropics. The pineapple ginger is native to Indonesia’s Spice Islands and parts of New Guinea and Australia. Fairchild ...

Wild ginger (Asarum spp.) is a low-growing plant native to moist, shady environments. This stemless beauty displays dark green, heart-shaped or kidney-shaped leaves with prominent veining. Its unique ...

It seems that my Kentucky garden has seen nine days of gray rain for every 10 days on the calendar. Usually by the latter half of June, the ground is dry and cracked, I’ve gotten thoroughly frustrated ...