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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Founders Garden Club of Sarasota presented “Flower Talk: Floral Diplomacy, featuring the official White House chief floral designer under the Obama administration, Laura Dowling. The 270 guests ...

A plant who looks like a cross between a purple monster and a prickly pear directly addresses readers, explaining how plants communicate to pollinators: “To make a seed, we need pollen from a ...