Prized for the soothing gel that comes from its leaves, aloe vera is part of the 420-species Aloe genus and was formerly known as Aloe barbadensis. Aloe vera is commonly grown as a houseplant, but you ...

If there’s one plant I believe every homestead should have, it’s aloe vera. Growing aloe vera is simple, doesn’t require much attention, and has been one of the most useful natural remedies in our ...