Features » Plant of the Month: Exotic tropical fruit for Kona gardens Monday, November 07, 2016 06:51 am By Diana Duff Special to West Hawaii Today Share this story ...

Choosing the best tropical plants makes creating a lush, green garden sanctuary achievable even in cooler climes. These plants are grown for their large shapely leaves which stay green all year round.

Tropical flowers grow naturally in tropical climatic countries. Guyana has a large collection of tropical blooms, which are exotic, beautiful and long lasting. They can last from seven to 14 days ...

That’s impossible, of course, except in a greenhouse. But we can create tremendous visual impact in our gardens by including a few exotic tropical plants. It’s not a new idea.

Last Saturday, the Redmond Saturday Market celebrated the tropical theme with fresh foods and hula dancers. True to the season, the stands were bursting with vibrant colors and flowers.

Residents at Burscough Manor care home in Ormskirk, Lancashire, part of Sandstone Care Group, held a Hawaiian themed coffee morning for the local community, bringing the tropical island taste to the ...