This odd looking vegetable came into my life about 10 years ago. And, from the start, I was hooked. Kohlrabi was crisp and juicy, with a mild, pleasant flavor. Since that first bite, it’s become...

Kohlrabi is a tasty, versatile vegetable.  And one of my favorites. I love making kohlrabi fries or adding sliced raw kohlrabi to a salad. A kohlrabi stem swells just above the soil, until a...

Kohlrabi is a tasty, versatile vegetable every gardener should try. It grows in hardiness zones 3b through 10a. It’s part of the Brassica family, so it's related to vegetables such as cabbages,...

Tradescantias are great plants, known for their vibrant, colorful leaves.  Normally, a Tradescantia leaf is flat and ovate-shaped. But, when it stops being flat and starts to curl instead,...

The schefflera, or umbrella tree, is an undemanding, easy care plant that has a striking presence. It’s a great addition to household.

Scheffleras are popular houseplants.  And with good reason. These easy-care plants are lush and tropical with unique looking leaves. They can grow quite tall. In fact, outdoors Scheffleras...