Banana plants, Musa spp., are herbaceous perennials native to tropical and subtropical rainforests. Increasingly popular, they add structure and panache to both indoor and outdoor gardens. From dwarf ...

Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if you find yourself ...

One of my dear friends from church asked my advice about growing bananas many years ago. I said yes you can because I saw a banana tree growing in the corner of the main teaching greenhouse at Ohio ...

You may not be thinking about growing bananas during the colder months of winter but we can have some success with this tropical fruit in North Florida. Banana plants are tropical and, as such, they ...

Banana is a Legendary seed that was brought back to Grow a Garden on June 21, 2025, as part of the Summer Update. If you're looking to add this elusive crop to your garden, I've put together a guide ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. ST. JOSEPH, Mo. • As the first freeze approaches, most gardeners worry about getting the leaves raked. But for Brian Rosenthal of ...

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 ...

Question. Our banana developed a flowering shoot that is now forming fruits on a tall plant. How long before they ripen? Answer. Nice! Your crop made it through the winter to flower during the warm ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Much like the design of your home, your plant collection should also reflect your personal style. So, if ...

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. • As the first freeze approaches, most gardeners worry about getting the leaves raked. But for Brian Rosenthal of St. Joseph, it means digging up his 14-, 16- and 17-foot banana "trees ...