Scott D. Appell

Scott D. Appell is a regular contributor to BBG publications and the author of four books, Pansies, Lilies, Tulips, and Orchids. He lives and gardens on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico.

Articles

Who Needs Fruit?—Kaffre Lime
Comely, Comestible Kales
Hardy Terrestrial Orchids
Red-Stemmed Malabar Spinach—A Deliciously Stunning Vine
Unusual Hardy Aroids—Tropical-Looking Beauties for the Northern Gardener
Spring Beauty—A Woodland Wildflower With Tasty Tubers
A Houseplant Harvest—Tropical Trees That Really Do Fruit Indoors
Mexican Oregano—A Tasty Twist on an Age-Old Flavor
The Asparagus Pea—A Wonderfully Frolicsome Legume
Red Sorrel—The Other “Cranberry”
Unusual, Antique, and Collectable Containers
Water Gardening Indoors
Gods and Monsters: The Genus Ficus
Aspidistra—An Alluring and Enduring Favorite

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