The flowers that produce the coveted spice saffron are edible - but you must know the basics of plant identification to discern them from other species first.

Most of the time I work hard to achieve a desirable outcome in my landscape but, from time to time, a plant comes along that is easy to establish and ...

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Michigan lies Marshall – a place where nature and history intertwine so seamlessly you’ll wonder if you’ve stumbled into some secret dimension where the modern ...

When beekeepers introduced honeybees to a protected island, wild bees nearly vanished. Could removing the hives reverse the damage?

Usually we think of shade as the kiss of death for a flower garden. This isn't really true. Here are quite a few options for blooming plants that are often forgotten just because they are sun-lovers.

When Ritchie Blackmore left Deep Purple in 1974, there were internal discussions about whether the group could continue without their talisman guitarist. The story goes that David Coverdale, who ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – National Bring Flowers to Someone Day is recognized specifically as a way to make someone happy by means of a special blossom. Whether the recipient is a friend, a fam… ...

Recent rainfall has brought invasive Dame's rocket and native wild phlox into bloom across the region, but counting petals is the easiest way to distinguish between these commonly confused plants.

While hanging a liquid feeder is always an option, how about planting flowers that provide nectar that hummingbirds are seriously into.

For Kimberly Longey, farmer-florist at Wild Life Flowers in Plainfield, the idea of the slow flower movement began with an appreciation for local food. “As a lover of flowers, I have purchased ...

In the first two weeks of spring in L.A., our mountains have turned greener and flowers are blooming. These hikes will give you much to celebrate about all that spring brings.