Often considered the temperamental diva of the plant world, the gardenia plant can thrive outdoors in Southern states, but it tends to be hard to grow indoors. If its needs are all met, the shrub ...

Gardenias are known for their rich, earthy fragrance, waxy petals and brilliant white color that contrasts with the deep emerald green of their leaves. The plant has long been prized by herbalists, ...

The Gardenia genus was named for Scottish physician and naturalist Alexander Garden (1730-1791). In 1754, Garden collected plants and animals and began sending them to the Irish linen merchant and ...

Q: I'm having problems with a gardenia tree. We kept it in a planter, and it appeared to be doing all right in the summer. Then some leaves began to turn dark and fall off, along with some blossoms. I ...

Based on my personal experience, I have concluded that a jolly dentist is about as rare as a floriferous gardenia. So it is only fitting that Dr. Cerniglia, the jolliest dentist I know, has a gardenia ...

D ear Neil: I had two gardenia trees in large pots. I think the winter did a number on them because the leaves all turned brown. When I trimmed them I saw green tissues in the stems, but they have not ...

Every flower in my garden is a favorite; in fact, all flowers, tame or wild, come under the heading of favorites. But I have just recently acquired a gardenia tree; yes, a tree. Taller than me, with ...