Find out how to grow vanilla bean orchids to enjoy their gorgeous blooms and edible pods. When most people reach for a bottle ...

Vanilla paste is a convenient and time-saving alternative to whole vanilla beans. It is made by blending crushed vanilla ...

From custard to candles, we live in a world suffused with vanilla, and the plant that produces it is in danger. Extracted from the bean pod of a delicate orchid, vanilla must be grown under ...

Like other terroir-influenced items, location matters for vanilla, which is the fruit of orchids. “Depending on where (the orchids) grow, they have different flavor profiles,” Ty says.

But if you want to grow something that's rare and delicate, consider the dove orchid (Peristeria elata), also known as the Holy Ghost orchid. With its fragrant, white flowers and dove-shaped ...