For one Newport woman, what started as simply gardening turned into a quest to conquer a world record. Vicki Swindell may be the new title holder of the world’s tallest okra plant. “Annie Okrey” is an ...

Swindell contacted Guinness World Records after discovering the current world record okra is 16 feet and 4 inches tall grown ...

I have a longstanding habit of growing four of these dwarf, small-leaved basil varieties of the Green Globe type, each in its own planter on shelving against the south side of the house.

While it’s not a magic beanstalk, the okra plant off Highway 24 in Newport is well over 17 feet tall and continues to get ...

Dwarf iris Scientific name: All dwarf irises are in the Iris genus Zones: 3 to 9 Light needs: Full sun, but some varieties tolerate partial shade Preferred soil: Well-draining soil—bulbs do not like ...

Dear Helen: Do you still grow dwarf basil plants that form neat miniature hedges in window-box type planters? What variety or varieties make the most visually appealing plantings with flavourful ...

A genetic regulator of tomato sweetness has been identified through comparison of wild and domesticated varieties of the plant. Genetically engineering tomatoes to alter this gene increases sugar ...

Okra juice aids digestion by supporting intestinal health, reducing constipation and relaxing the digestive system due to its high fibre content and mucilage properties. Okra water contains ...