Another major benefit lies in ginger’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that may help prevent chronic illnesses ...

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.

A wonderful group of plants called gingers thrive in the heat and delight us with bold foliage and attractive flowers.

Choose a pot that is at least 12 inches deep to accommodate the ginger's root growth. Ensure the container has good drainage to prevent waterlogging, which can hinder the plant's growth.

Ginger has been used for some 2,000 years to treat specific health conditions. Today, the plant's benefits are being recognized on a global scale.

Ginger is a delicious culinary delight and a beautiful plant that can grow in any garden. There are a lot of plants that are labeled as ginger, but not all of these are tasty Alex Calamia • Sep ...

Like those of the banana and the Zingiber, rhizomes of various turmeric (Curcuma) plants, a closer ginger relative, are overwintered with her same “towel-wrapped-and-bagged treatment.” ...

This is a “true ginger plant”. Zingiber officinale is known as culinary ginger. It grows by rhizomes underground. These specialized roots rapidly spread producing grass-like plants along the way.

This is a “true ginger plant”. Zingiber officinale is known as culinary ginger. It grows by rhizomes underground. These specialized roots rapidly spread producing grass-like plants along the way.

When winter is over, the underground rhizomes respond quickly. Ginger shoots poke through the ground and rapidly grow to their full height of about 3 feet soon after temperatures warm.