It's a little known fact that we humans are said to share 50% of our genes with a banana – so why not keep it in the family and learn how to grow a banana plant in your own garden?
That's right; it's easy to assume that the not-so-humble banana plant is beyond our grasp as gardeners here in the UK, but that's simply not the case. In fact, you can grow them in pots or use them to add a tropical edge to your garden borders – which is brilliant news for anyone hankering for a thoroughly modern garden.
