Rieger begonias (Begonia x hiemalis) are a winter- and spring-flowering plant. These upright plants have large, 3- to 4-inch, dark-green leaves with heavy, pronounced veining. The leaf petioles are ...

Just as most plants require a dormant or resting period, January is the gardener's resting time. It's the time to contemplate, reflect and then dream of gardening in the new season. In our less active ...

I'm also talking Rieger begonias, or botanically speaking Begonia x hiemalis ― I’ll chase that rabbit in a minute. When Proven Winners tossed some Solenia begonias my way to trial, I was beyond ...

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Coach’s Cedar Creek Farm in Lucedale where I was awestruck by the brightly blooming Amstel begonias growing in one of their greenhouses. These begonias, ...

Stock -Matthiola incana is actually related to cabbage and broccoli, so it is a true biennial. For gardeners in Arkansas, we usually can find a few plants in late winter/ early spring to give us a ...

During the short days of winter, houseplants, especially flowering houseplants, can help liven up the indoors. Begonias belong to a large family of plants, and there are several types that make ...