Then, learning how to create an urban oasis in a city courtyard could be the answer. With the right planting choices, ...

Certain varieties can help you to create your very own tropical haven right here in the UK, including a hardy banana plant ...

Born in Taos, New Mexico, these unusual designs are catching on as an intriguing option for a luxurious lifestyle with an eco ...

The Banana Association of North America announced this week that the cost of bananas in America could go up by as much as $250 million a year.

Uganda is known for bananas. The tropical fruit grows there, and it’s also a major culinary staple in the country. But banana growers in Uganda struggle to make a living, because of a bumper crop — ...

Getting hit by lightning is not usually a good thing. But one tropical tree species seems to harness heaven’s wrath. Not only do the trees survive lightning strikes, but their height and ...

Birmingham has been crowned the noisiest city in the UK, according to a recent survey. The Midlands metropolis narrowly beat Bradford and Liverpool to the top spot in a poll of more than 2,000 ...

is to sit drinking a pint underneath a giant banana tree. But one pub in the hustle and bustle of the city makes that dream a reality. The Hope and Anchor Pub on Jacobs Wells Road has a tropical ...

Evan Gora / Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Getting struck by lightning might not sound like a very wise idea to us, but for one tropical tree species, an occasional zap is a good thing.

That’s because this tropical fruit is nutrient dense ... Just cut up a few banana peels and place in a one-inch (three-centimeter) hole next to the base of your plants. The peels contain a chemical ...

The Orchard is the airport’s indoor tropical garden, constructed in 2022 – tall leafy palms and lush, green banana plants flourishing in the sunlight under a glass dome. All of the shrubs are ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...