Late August and September may not be the most favorite times in the garden. Some flowers are dead, some soon will be, while many remainders hardly try. But in late summer, one plant hasn't given up.

Don’t you love a plant with a secret? Take queen lily ginger (Curcuma petiolata), for example. The brightly-colored flowers that draw you in turn out not to be flowers at all! This is one of many ...

Ginger is one of the oldest spices known, with a rich history of use in Asian and Indian cuisines. Today, it adds a warm, spicy kick to dishes like curries and stews to gingerbread and even beer. Its ...