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 ...

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.

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

Pair it with contrasting plants for an eye-catching effect. Golden Mop False Cypress is a vibrant, feathery dwarf shrub with ...

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 ...

NEW YORK, Nov 7: Maybe you’ve enjoyed fresh okra in dishes like jambalaya, Cajun shrimp, and sausage stir-fry, or even grilled, as our friend Tabitha Brown loves to do. But have you ever tried ...

Now, okra water is having its moment. Searches for the beverage have spiked by 470% on Pinterest, according to the company’s fall trend report. Across TikTok and Instagram, users claim okra ...

Okra water, made by soaking okra in water, is touted for its health benefits, including weight loss and diabetes control. While it offers some benefits due to its fiber content, it may not be as ...

Water with mint and lemon? Sure. Cucumber water at the airport lounge? Absolutely. But okra water? Welcome to the latest water-infusion health craze. Okra water, a drink made from soaking okra ...

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 ...