Whenever I visit Worldwide Exotics Nursery, I see something I’ve never seen before. It’s a nursery with lots of unusual selections and many of them appeal to the “I gotta have one” mentality of the ...

It's time to start thinking about what bulbs to plant now for long-lasting summer blooms. There are lots of lesser-known, more unusual bulbs to plant in spring if you want to try something different, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is a tropical flower that is adored for its vibrant colors and large, star-shaped blooms. These flowering ...

The man had bucks, plenty of them. The man liked to trek around the world. The man had a rooftop garden in Chicago, a big one. And, like so many nouveau gardeners these days, he wanted not just any ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

The Botanist Barber, Dustin Burke, grows plants throughout his compact downtown apartment home. He also collects and displays art and funky unique finds and furniture.

In the botanical world, flowers come in a dazzling array of pink color variations, from pastel and coral shades to deep berry and fuschia. Nowhere are such diverse pink petals more prevalent than ...