For example, some plants thrive in the same conditions as okra — high heat, lots of sun, and tons of water. Some of them can even repel bugs that like to snack on okra leaves. Meanwhile, others, like ...

Okra and tomato salad makes a refreshing choice for warm days. Sliced okras are lightly blanched, to retain their crunchiness ...

For example, some plants thrive in the same conditions as okra — high heat, lots of sun, and tons of water. Some of them can even repel bugs that like to snack on okra leaves. Meanwhile ...

The ice storm and long periods of freezing temperatures in January made this a hard winter for some of the tropical plants in our gardens.

Frozen tropical plants can act like northern herbaceous perennials and die down to the roots. Now is a good time to prune the dead material away. Look at the base of the stems: Is there new growth ...

I planted pansies for winter and spring color. They look great right now. They are all so full, and I hate to pull them up. Usually, I plant periwinkles for the summer. How long should I keep my ...

Rosemary does well in the company of herbs, vegetables, and ornamental plants. Rosemary and tricolor sage make a lovely pairing in the herb garden. The broad leaves of tricolor sage complement ...

Monarch butterflies are migrating through San Antonio, laying eggs on milkweed, while other species like the Gulf fritillary ...

Kamias, or bilimbi, is another underrated sour fruit that adds a distinct sourness to Filipino dishes and soups. Often used in savory stews and soups like sinigang, it is also used in fish dishes like ...