Introduction Tropical Paradise. We often see commercials of Tropical Vacations and dream of better days sitting under the sun with a drink in our hands. What is it about the tropics we so enduring? What lures...
Black Thumbs Guide to Papaya – Not just a Tropical Plant anymore By Dr. Peter T. Dixon D.B.S. Most people see a papaya in the local store and have no clue what it is. Is it a fruit, is it an herb, is it a...
We invest thousands of dollars on plants and landscaping for out yard. For some reason, we deem it necessary to compete with those around us for the best yard, or just for a nice yard. Those of us that are...
Passiflora edulis is the scientific name. Common names include Purple Granadilla, Passion Fruit, Granadilla, Yellow Passion Fruit, Parola, Banana Passion Related Species include Granadilla Passiflora alata,...
Introduction Rambutan trees fruit twice a year, yielding crops beginning late June and August and in December and January. Growing seasons vary, however, in each of the tropical countries where it flourishes....
Black thumbs Guide to Training Flowering Shrubs into Beautiful Ornamental Trees What makes a tree and a shrub different? When talking about flowering Shrubs, the difference is Price. Flowering Trees, which...
The key question everyone asks is “What is Sampalok?” Sampalok, pronounced Sam-Pal-ook, is Tagalog for Tamarind. There are many different types of Sampalok, and many different tastes. Each tree can be a...
Filipino Akapulko By Dr. Peter Dixon D.B.S. Introduction The attractive shrub is named for its flower buds which grow in a column and look like fat yellow candles each complete with a flame! The leaves...
The Amazing Noni Plant – Morinda citrifolia With all the hype and talk about this plant the past few months I thought I would address some of the myths and facts about this plant. Regardless if you believe...
Introduction The lychee is actually part of a group of edible fruits of the soapberry family, Sapindaceae. We are also selling this item Description The lychee tree can grow upwards of 30-100 feet...