Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

With so much of the Northern Hemisphere being engulfed with the cold of winter, a look at what the promise of nature holds in just a few short months might help in surviving another wintry day. A ...

Adding new flowers to the yard is one of the most fun parts of gardening, but not every flower works in every spot. Some plants need full sun, some can handle morning sun and afternoon shade, while ...

With more than 1,000 species in the Begoniaceae family and more than 10,000 registered hybrids, picking a favorite is difficult and it’s even harder to find the name of one you especially like.

Every so often a new plant catches my eye, stopping me in my tracks at garden centers with their beauty. In truth, it happens more than I admit; like the dog distracted by squirrels, there are days ...

The 1,800-plus species and hybrids of the begonia family (Begoniaceae) give gardeners a wide selection of flower colors, leaf styles, and growth patterns. Begonias love humid habitats that offer some ...

Oh, the flamboyance and theatre of brightly colored begonias. You either love them or hate them, but if you fit into the former category, knowing how to exploit them for all their flowering potential ...