The cast iron plant reaches about 3 feet tall and screams to be planted boldly with drifts of impatiens, ferns and hostas. Use with elephant ears or shade loving gingers for a tropical garden.

Best budget Juvale Green Iron Tea Pot The handsome green and gold designs on this timeless cast iron teapot make it an easy choice. We really love the affordable under-$26 price point, though.

By HIRO KOMAE OSHU, Japan (AP) — Katsunori Suzuki is one of a few craftsmen in Japan still producing cast iron cookware by hand using laborious traditional techniques. The president of the 172 ...