On a fluke I picked up a passion fruit plant at my local farmer’s market. A few of my Master Gardener friends had been successful growing it and had raved about the fruit. I, however, really knew ...

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is an old adage that everybody understands to mean that the outer appearance of something may not be wholly indicative of what’s inside. This is absolutely true for ...

Brenda asks: My lilikoi vine produces a lot of flowers but no fruit. What’s the problem and can I remedy this situation? The plants will thrive where conditions are optimal. They’ll do best where the ...

As a word of caution, passion fruit from the store could be hybrids that do not reproduce true to the parent.To clean seeds from ripe fruit wash them in a strainer to remove the pulp and dry them on ...

Q Two years ago I planted a passion flower (Passiflora caerulea). This year I had lots of flowers and fruits, which ripened to a plum shape and were bright orange. Are these fruits edible? A Yes, but ...

TAKING ADVANTAGE OF the vertical space in your garden is a good way to grow more food, and not just beans, peas and squash. Fruiting vines and shrubs will provide seasonal blooms and crops, and your ...

Passion vines (Passiflora sprucei) are one of the most beautiful vines you can plant in your garden not only for yourself but for three of Florida’s most abundant butterflies: zebra, gulf fritillary ...

Growing tropical fruits in California can be a daunting proposition, but few realize -- as I did -- that many tropical species can find a happy home less than a mile from the cool, foggy shores of San ...

Incense Passion Flower has 3-4 inch deep purple blooms. One of the hardiest passion vines. The Incense Passion Flower has deep purple 3-4" blooms that are fragrant. It is a fast-growing herbaceous ...