Pineapple Ideas, Tips & Guides

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If you think bark is solely a holiday treat, think again. We’re talking edible bark—think peppermint bark, chocolate bark, and other variations of this crisp, chilled treat that so often make appearances in holiday cookie swaps and gift boxes. Many of us might associate bark (mainly peppermint bark) with cozy holiday memories, but bark is actually also the perfect warm-weather treat: As temperatures climb, a cool treat is sometimes exactly what you’re craving.

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These plants have so much resemblance to the upper most portion of a pineapple that you’ll have a tough time spotting the right one out!

If you want to learn how, there are not just one or two or three but five amazing ways to regrow a pineapple plant, either indoors or outdoors. You don’t need to become a master gardener

Asian fruits bring a tasty adventure to your palate! From sweet bananas packed with vitamins to figs' earthy aroma, each fruit has unique flavors and health benefits. Try juicy lychee, creamy jackfruit, or sour starfruit. Dive into the crunchy snake fruit, sweet mangosteen, or the delightful Asian pear. Don't forget the king of fruits – the mango, known for its unbeatable taste and fragrance. Enjoy these delicious treats from Southeast Asia!

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Dinner parties and family gatherings are made all the more special when the dining table is dressed to the nines with thoughtful designs and matching decor. The more amazing the tablescape, the more likely your guests will remember it and your event.

With their distinctive split leaves and towering presence, these lush, tropical plants are not just a trendy addition to home decor; they are a powerhouse of advantages waiting to be explored. Join us on this green journey to discover some amazing Monstera Plant Benefits!

Last week, I found this pineapple guava fruit growing on a bush in Charleston. Pineapple guava is an incredibly tasty fruit from an evergreen shrub native to South America.

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If you’ve ever wondered, “What is Pink Pineapple?” you’re in for a delightful journey into the world of these unique and captivating fruits. The Pink glow pineapple, is the perfect fusion of nature’s creativity and science’s innovation. In this article, we’ll dive deeper into the nuances of Pink pineapples, from their origin and taste to cultivation methods and environmental impact.

We all know that pineapples are green from the outside with yellow flesh inside. But What is Pink Pineapple? Well, let’s find out!

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Soon, your morning coffee might feel a little different: Dunkin' Donuts seems to be breaking into the alcohol business, with a whole new line of spiked coffees and teas.

The winter holidays might steal the spotlight as the season for sparkling wine, but we firmly believe that summer is where it’s at. (That said, there’s no wrong time of year to open a bottle of bubbly, if you ask us!) When the temperatures rise and we’re spending more time than usual in the sun (slathered in SPF, of course), we don’t crave a heavy IPA, potent bourbon-based cocktail, or powerful red wine. Instead, we find ourselves gravitating toward lower-ABV, ultra-refreshing (and hydrating!) spritzes. 

Air plants (Tillandsia spp) are unique and fascinating plants that have gained popularity in recent years due to their low-maintenance requirements and ability to grow without soil. As part of the Bromeliad family, air plants are related to pineapples.

Bromeliads are one of the most colorful plants you can adorn your rooms with. If you want the most stunning ones for your home, then check out these Best Bromeliads Anyone Can Grow Easily Indoors!

If you’re well-versed in TikTok food trends—cottage cheese, rat snacks, or boozy pineapple spears, anyone?—you may already know about the recent sushi-related food trend that influencers are trying their hand at: the sushi bake. This riff on the super popular Japanese dish is quick and easy to prepare, making the flavors of sushi much more accessible from home.

Nothing screams vacation like a pina colada—and when we say pina colada, we don’t mean the kiddie cocktail version. Because the internet is chock-full of creative culinary geniuses, TikTok has taken this fan-favorite summer sipper and turned it into a straight-up snack: pineapple spears soaked in Malibu rum.

Most people can benefit from drinking more water. Here’s how to make it more exciting!

One of the lesser known fruits that grow well here in South Carolina, the Pineapple Guava, Acca sellowiana, is a large, evergreen shrub in the Myrtle Family, Myrtaceae. Native to South America, it is becoming more popular within the nursery trade due to its excellent ornamental features. It is a relatively fast-growing shrub with beautiful bluish-green leaves and gorgeous flowers opening this month and eventually producing unique fruits which ripen in the late summer. The undersides of the leaves have a silvery look to them, and the stems contrast this well with its brownish-orange bark. If planted in full sun, these produce an abundance of flowers in spring that have white petals and dark red stamens in the center. These shrubs make excellent additions to most landscapes and tend to have few issues once established. This is also an ideal plant along the coast due to its moderate salt tolerance and semi-tropical appearance.

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Pineapple lilies (Eucomis species) are one of my favorite summer flowering bulbs. These attractive perennial bulbs originate from South Africa, and the long, strap-like green or burgundy foliage adds a tropical and textural flair to the garden setting. There are more than 10 species of Eucomis, with new hybrids constantly being developed by breeders. The first pineapple lilies were exhibited at the Chelsea flower show in England in 1760. Eucomis ‘Sparkling Burgundy’ is one of the most well-known pineapple lilies with purple foliage and was introduced by Plant Delights Nursery in 1983.

Flowers or not, I grow one pineapple sage plant each year because of its Jack-in-the-Beanstalk quality. A 3-inch pot containing a rooted cutting in May forms a shrubby 3-by-4-foot creature by high summer, and oh, the fragrance of those leaves—scenes of a sunny Hawaiian pineapple plantation in every stroke of the hand. In areas where it does bloom before this anti-climactic moment (which it’s doing even with much of its foliage battered by the intermittent cold), pineapple sage and other late salvias are appreciated by migrating hummingbirds. (For summering ruby-throated hummingbirds here, Salvia van houttii, S. coccinea and some of the other reds are more to the point, along with many other tender things like verbena and nicotiana, and keep going long after the little bird

I WAS GIVEN A POT OF EUCOMIS BICOLOR, the so-called pineapple lily (guess how it got that name), by a friend who was moving and couldn’t take it along. Why had I forgotten how easy this wacky-looking South African character, whose genus name means well-haired because of the tuft of brachts topping the flowerhead, is for overwintering in the basement here? From its moptop to the purple-mottled stems and freckled leaves to its long-lasting, trouble-free performance, there’s nothing about Eucomis bicolor that I don’t like—except that I don’t have more.

The only bad thing I have to say about pineapple lilies—whose genus name means “well-haired” or “lovely haired” because of the crown-like tuft of bracts topping the flowerhead–should be mentioned right up front: Some of these hyacinth relatives (including popular E. biciolor) smell bad; like, really bad. Like something died.Maybe this explains why: Certain species of Eucomis flowers are pollinated almost by flies who are attracted to the sulphur compounds in those types, scents attractive to carrion flies. (A couple of Eucomis species are instead attractive to Pompilid or spide

WHO AMONG US doesn’t have at least one Urgent Garden Question? This month on my public radio show and podcast, Ken Druse and I answered a diverse list:

With its showy red flowers and irresistible scent, pineapple sage is an aromatic star of the summer garden.Plus, if you grow this elegant plant with your herb

Jenks Farmer, a longtime horticulturist and garden designer, is also a writer with several books to his credit and a Substack newsletter that I’m really enjoying and more to come. He’s founder of Jenks Farmer, Plantsman, which makes gardens for clients and is also a mail-order nursery specializing in unusual bulbs.Read along as you listen to the May 15, 2023 edition of my public-radio show and podcast using the player below. You can subscribe to all future editions on Apple Podcasts (iTunes) or Spotify or Stitcher (and browse my archive of podcasts here).Quick note: Because the longtime local radio-station engineer who records and edits my podcasts has been ill, this one has some little blooper

The next time you bring a pineapple home from a grocery store, use its top wisely to grow a new plant and enjoy a fresh supply of your own! Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on How to Grow Pineapples at Home!

Regarding Solanum lycopersicum‘Hawaiian Pineapple’ tomatoes, I have good news and possibly bad some news for home gardeners.The good news: These pretty, bicolor heirloom tomatoes taste mildly sweet and fruit

I can’t tell you how much fun it is to create beauty from kitchen waste. I also really love free plants.With pineapple (Ananas comosus), you can

Pineapple is a universally loved flavor in desserts and drinks. While the fruit is an awesome mix of tangy and sweet, it’s also a great source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Moreover, it is cholesterol free.