Tropical flowers are unusual, exotic and, unfortunately, used infrequently. Most of us tend to go for tried and true. While that works well, it is time to start thinking outside the traditional box of ...

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 ...

Bringing plants into your home does more than just brighten up a room. It connects you with nature, purifies your air, and ...

It's time to start thinking about what bulbs to plant now for long-lasting summer blooms. There are lots of lesser-known, ...

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 Philippine orchid Medinilla magnifica isn't a common plant to see, but it's an easy one to grow on your patio in the summer and inside the house when the weather cools down. If you're searching ...

What comes to mind when folks think Peru is the historic Inca Machu Picchu. It certainly is a site to behold, but now they ...

Black flowers, captivating with their deep purple, red, or blue hues, are among nature's rarest blooms. Their scarcity arises ...