This early timing not only gives the plants a head start for summer, but also allows us to take cuttings from the fresh new ...

A potato grower asked me an interesting question. He wanted to know how flowering affects tuber yield and whether it even ...

If you’re wondering when to plant begonia tubers, you’ll be happy to know that you have some flexibility in terms of when you can plant these dainty perennials. But you still need to make sure ...

An endangered tropical plant that emits the stench of a rotting corpse during its rare blooms has begun to flower in a greenhouse in Sydney ...

Dahlias thrive in a sunny spot in fertile, well-drained soil. They're tender plants so can't be planted out until the danger of frost has passed in late spring, but on light soil ...

India (Maharashtra State, Raigad District): tuber is thoroughly washed, in running water, and made into ‘chips’ [small pieces] which can be stored for long periods of time, for use during famine.

New plants can be expensive and it's easy to grow your own from cuttings. All you need to do is trick the dahlia tuber into making new shoots in late winter. These can be snipped off and are so ...