Ginger rhizomes, more commonly known as ginger roots, come from the flowering plant Zingiber officinale. Because it’s a tropical plant, ginger can be tricky to grow outdoors in much of North America, ...

It was a gardener's knd of morning: rain-refreshed with plenty of plant talk over apple pie and lemonade. The hospitable hostess: Beth Galiano. The topic: gingers and the months of enjoyment these low ...

Ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic texts praised ginger long before it became a kitchen staple. They called it "universal medicine" for its ability to soothe a sore throat and calm the stomach. However, ...

Praised by foodies and lovers of Asian cuisine, ginger is known for its culinary and medicinal properties. Grated, chopped, juiced or cut into thin strips, ginger is versatile and consumed as a spice, ...

Did you know you can grow ginger or tangawizi on your own? Or you can use part of the root and it will continue to grow? In today’s article, I will take a closer look at this versatile exotic plant ...

Last week I wrote about growing Swiss chard since everyone is spending more time at home. I will continue with that theme, because you can pick up three edible plants to grow while grocery shopping.

Ginger is one of those ingredients that you don’t have to worry about buying too much of when it’s required for a recipe. With so many uses—including ginger syrup, flavored oil, salad dressing and tea ...