Although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle when weeds pop up in your lawn, that shouldn't be your first impulse.

Leaf miners are just one of the many pests that affect our gardens. The two leaf miner types most often found in Marin are ...

One that has particularly caught my eye this month is bogbean (Menyanthes trifoliata), which grows in the carefully maintained pond.

Plantains are a versatile, nutritious ingredient you can use in several dishes. Unlike bananas, plantains are starchy and best enjoyed cooked. They can be prepared in a myriad of ways, giving a ...

Plantain, also known as “cooking banana,” has long been a staple of Caribbean cuisine. In Cuba, the fruit is fried into tostones and served with dipping sauces, for example, and in Puerto Rico, they ...

Plantains (Plantago spp.), like the broadleaf plantain or buckhorn plantain, are some of the most common and persistent weeds found in lawns, gardens, and even growing through the cracks in sidewalks ...

Plantain is a favourite in many Nigerian households, but did you know there are creative new ways to enjoy this golden staple? You’ve probably heard of plantain frittata, but have you ever tried ...

The annoying thing about analysing Africa’s international plantain trade is that the customs (HS) code for plantains – 080310 – is very often also used for bananas in many records.

When you’ve had enough of the sticky bun, this is your next plantain adventure. “If you’re anything like me and have so many plantains around that a good portion of them get too ripe too soon,” Velez ...

Is plantain farming profitable? The answer is YES. Farmers reveal that among the easiest crops to raise is plantain. After the initial major costs of land clearing, sockers procurement and weeding at ...