In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue and discovered America. So, what did Columbus do in 1493? He discovered pineapple and brought it back to Spain from the West Indies (with origins in Brazil and ...

My garden includes — or has included — a range of plants from Mediterranean climates, other interesting regions and other categories. This diversity reflects my appeal for attractive blossoms or ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pineapples look tough and spiky on the outside, but inside, they're packed with sweet, juicy goodness. Most of the pineapples ...

If you don't know what a bromeliad is or think you've never seen one, think again. Have you seen Spanish moss? Or a pineapple? Then, you've seen a bromeliad - both of them are in the Bromeliaceae ...

Question. I have a few pineapple plants in my yard with fruit. How do I know when they are ready to pick? Answer. Don’t worry; pineapples let you know when they are sweet and juicy. Fruits need about ...

Just because winter rolls around doesn't mean you can't continue to enjoy stunning plants around your home. Bromeliads (Bromeliaceae) are a family of brightly colored tropical plants that make for ...

Q: We planted the top of a pineapple a few years ago. Fruit began to form in September. What should we do to ensure it matures? - S.C., Spring A: Continue growing the pineapple in a warm spot with ...

Give a pineapple from the grocery store a second life as a houseplant.

If healthy, colorful bromeliads with a low mortality rate grace your home and landscape, then this information is probably not for you; however, if you water, fertilize and generally love your ...

A couple of weeks back, I received a news tip and photo from V. Guagenti of Virginia Beach. While preparing for a BBQ, she saved the top from a pineapple and planted it in a pot. She watered and fed ...