Upon hearing the words “she loves me, she loves me not,” one knows the daisy is talking. By the time the last petal is plucked, we are informed, or not, of our sweethearts love for us. This is one of ...

I wouldn’t be surprised if you told me Leucospermum cordifolium (Nodding Pincushion) grew on Mars. The alien flower has a thick, rigid stalk supporting several tightly bound leaves. Atop is a spiny, ...

Marigolds for grief, purple dahlias for dignity, periwinkle for tender reflections. Basil for hate. The meanings attached to each flower underpin the life of Victoria Jones, the prickly and suspicious ...

There are always new varieties of flowers to try. Here are a few recommendations from a long-time Michigan greenhouse. Over the years, plant breeders have developed prettier, more sturdy and hardy ...

In this era of almost mandatory austerity, try this for a bright side: Certain things look not so hot on the homefront? You have a timely excuse: It’s “waste not, want not,” and you’re quitting the ...