Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bright red-orange aloe blooms - Mark Meredith/Getty Images Of all the reasons to grow an aloe vera plant — from its soothing gel ...

As this is the time of year when Aloe vera is in bloom, the story of how this plant arrived in our hemisphere is worth telling. Native to the rocky soil of the southern Arabian Peninsula — Saudi ...

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis miller) is a very popular plant among casual and ardent gardeners alike. This is partly due to its myriad medicinal uses and distinctive appearance. Another reason it is so ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. I love aloe. As both master gardener and master herbalist, I grow and use aloe vera for all sorts. A single, healthy aloe "mother" can produce ...

As gardeners enter this year’s dormant season, many step away from the garden as plants drift into a rest period, preparing for spring growth. This seasonal pattern is most apparent in the nation’s ...