Each flower carries a personal history.

Flowers are more than just pretty petals: they can also be used to communicate subtle messages to friends, loved ones, and even enemies. In floriography (aka the language of flowers), each type and ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—In a time of social distancing and face coverings, the decline in mental health and the rise in emotional distress have almost everyone looking for solutions during coronavirus. One ...

Like birthstones, birth month flowers possess their own special meaning. As Jessica Hollander, botanical artist and owner of India & Purry, put it, nature provides us with a wealth of reflection and ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Melany Prima-Boewer’s paper daisies, dahlias, peonies, and roses are well traveled: They’ve been used as home décor, in photo backdrops, and in weddings from coast to coast. Prima-Boewer is the owner ...

A reporter learns about flower arranging from a botanical artist who wields a paintbrush. By Jane Margolies This article is part of our latest Design special section, about spaces inspired by nature.