Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), native to Africa and related to hibiscus, arrived in North America in the 1600s. This edible green seed pods quickly became popular in the Deep South as both a side dish ...

At the local greenhouse where I buy many of my spring bedding plants and vegetable starts, one of the most popular requests seems to be for okra. Do people like it for its tasty seed pods, or because ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. If you see shoot terminals, including stems, leaves, and flowers, on your apple tree that appear as if they have been torched, it is a sign of ...

Okra gave gumbo its name. Hopefully, you grow a garden or know someone that does. Hot weather is on its way, but there’s still time to plant Southern peas, sweet potatoes, and okra. Okra is synonymous ...

The plant: Although most Americans think of okra as a crop staple of the southern United States, it’s also a favorite among those living in other warm regions of the world, including Greece, Turkey, ...

June brings the heat—and with it, the perfect conditions to get your summer garden growing strong! This month marks the heart of the season, which promises long, sunny days, warm soil, and endless ...