
Best cut flower varieties for a sustainable home garden
Cut flowers sounded easy when I started gardening. Just plant some flowers and then cut them, right? Well, there...

Sustainable ways to grow fruits, veggies, herbs and flowers
Sustainable gardening is a huge topic, so the best place to start is with what you really want to grow. Do you...

So you want to build a U-pick flower farm?
The domestic U.S. flower farming market was largely stamped out by cheap import competition in the 1970s and 1980s...

Best garden flowers to plant for good luck
It's garden planting time: have you thought about how to plan your garden for good luck? While some traditional...

Ghost orchid among new plant species discovered in 2021
The ghost orchid grows in complete darkness in Madagascar’s dense forests. Instead of using photosynthesis,...

An Oregon artist brings a community together with flowers
Voluptuous floral arrangements covered several walls of the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon for most...

WOHA's final design for Singapore Pavilion nears completion
The net-zero energy Singapore Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai advocates green architecture and showcases...

Villa bordering nature reserve features natural stone design
Located in the Spanish town of Sotosalbos, Segovia, the House Salbos honors the 12th-century Romanesque...

LEGO Botanical Collection includes plant-based plastic blocks
Everyone is looking for a creative way to relax these days. Whether it's discovering adult coloring books or baking...

This artist turns paper waste into decorative vases
London-based designer Jacqueline de la Fuente is committed to turning trash into treasure. She’s the artist behind...

10 ways to celebrate Mother’s Day virtually in 2020
With the majority of the country continuing to observe social distancing and shelter-in-place laws, families are...

UK bees and wildflowers thrive during lockdown
While humans stay at home and the workforce cuts back to only those who provide essential services, mowing the...

12 tips for a vibrant spring garden
When the frost begins to thaw and the first signs of spring appear, it’s time to start thinking about your garden....

9 ways to introduce nature into your dull work space
Your home, office or home office can be your sanctuary even when deadlines loom. Mitigate the stress of your work...

9 ways to have an eco-friendly Valentine's Day
While there is no truth to the rumor that Hallmark invented Valentine’s Day, there is no denying that many people...