As the vibrant hues of autumn give way to the crisp air of winter, gardeners face the crucial task of protecting their beloved perennials from the harsh cold. Whether you’re nestled in the icy grips ...

‘Lilla’ is a new dwarf introduction that is particularly ... By spring it will be ready to plant into. Hardy banana Musa basjoo may fail to live up to its name. If you live in a cold area ...

Despite October bringing with it shorter days and a chill in the air, all is not lost when it comes to our gardens. From ...

THE Department of Agriculture-Davao Region (DA-Davao) is establishing a new laboratory to produce Trichoderma fungi to combat Fusarium wilt, commonly known as Panama disease, which affects many banana ...

In a new study, researchers have uncovered a wealth of hidden diversity among wild banana species in mainland Southeast Asia. The discovery, which has been published in PLoS ONE, highlights the ...

Researchers have developed a banana plant that is resistant to both Fusarium Tropical Race 4 (TR4) and Black Sigatoka, two of the most destructive diseases for bananas. Professor of Phytopathology ...

Banana trees grow best in loamy, moist, acidic soil and direct sunlight. Peach trees (Prunus persica) also come in multiple dwarf cultivars that will thrive in your home or on your patio. Growing ...

'Dwarf Cavendish' is an evergreen perennial to 3m tall, with oblong leaves to 1.2m long; drooping spikes of yellow flowers with purple bracts open sporadically through the year, followed by edible ...

'Dwarf Cavendish' is an evergreen perennial to 3m tall, with oblong leaves to 1.2m long; drooping spikes of yellow flowers with purple bracts open sporadically through the year, followed by edible ...

Astronomers spotted a potential Earth-size rocky world orbiting a white dwarf, suggesting a future in which our planet outlives its star. By Jonathan O’Callaghan In six billion years the sun ...