With their large, lush leaves, banana trees bring a tropical vibe to any backyard. But, if you want to enjoy their dramatic display year after year, you’ll need to protect them from cold winters.

I have been fascinated with how bananas grow ever since I visited a banana plantation in Costa Rica several years ago. Since then, I have been privileged to take several groups of Michigan State ...

The cultivar was chosen by the burgeoning banana industry because it produces large, tasty fruit that can be cut from the tree unripe, making it possible to transport a highly perishable ...