Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time to rethink carnations. Here's how to bring out the best of these beautiful blooms. Lennart Weibull I fell in love with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Carnations are part of genus dianthus, which comprises more than 300 species of flowers. Images and descriptions of dianthus ...

Nothing says “I love you” like fresh flowers on Valentine’s Day. While red roses remain the staple, there is so much more available. The bouquets at local florists are cut and crafted with care. Not ...

Say "carnation" and some gardeners are likely to think of their grandmother's flowers and immediately move on. Not so fast. As a recovering plant snob, I have come to appreciate the great variety now ...

In the United States, Mother’s Day is an annual holiday occurring on the second Sunday of May. It is celebrated worldwide and recognizes mothers, motherhood and maternal bonds, in general, as well as ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The flowers look like they have been tossed into the air, or onto a stage at a Maria Callas performance,” says ...