FLOWERS

They're so cute, but why are they there in the first place?

The Real Reason Why Weddings Have Flower Girls

Discover everything you need to know about flower girls, including the history behind why this wedding tradition got started in the first place.

This Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Mocktail Is a Magic Trick in a Glass

This color-changing blue butterfly pea flower mocktail is floral, fresh, and totally booze-free.

This flower arrangement LEGO set is made of 1161 pieces.

LEGO Is Hosting a Free Fake Flower Arrangement Workshop for Valentine’s Day

If every plant you touch dies, LEGO’s online flower arrangement workshop may be more your speed.

The corpse flower‘s name comes from its nasty smell.

Tune Into a Livestream of a Blooming Corpse Flower in Sydney

Catch the blooming of Sydney‘s corpse flower without being exposed to its infamous odor.

Those little packets keep your flowers fresh.

What’s In Those Little Packets That Come With Bouquets of Flowers?

Three ingredients in the “flower food” packet stapled to the cellophane around your bouquet can help the blooms stay vibrant.

Air pollution may keep these pollinators from doing their jobs.

Air Pollution May Prevent Bees From Smelling Flowers

Air pollution is making it hard for bees to pollinate flowers.

7 Tips for Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh

Unfortunately, those blooms you clipped from your home garden or snagged from a local farmer’s market won’t last forever.

Ancient Romans were the first to adopt the practice.

Why Do Brides Carry Bouquets?

You’d be laughed out of the wedding party for suggesting garlic for a bridal bouquet today, but it used to be pretty common.

The World’s Top-Rated Botanical Gardens

Here are 20 of the best botanical gardens in the world. (Plus, what exactly is a botanical garden?)

She probably wound up with bug bites in some very uncomfortable places.

The Best U.S. Cities for Gardening Naked

Like gardening naked? You may want to move to one of these cities.

Impress your green-thumbed friends with your knowledge of flower names.

The Fascinating Origins of 12 Beautiful Flower Names

With spring in bloom, let’s stop and smell the etymological roses and learn the origins of flower names like orchid, tulip, and violet.

A bouquet of red roses probably isn't your best purchase come February.

What to Buy In February—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.

Sugar skulls are just one part of Día de los Muertos.

12 Facts About Día de los Muertos

In Latin America, el Día de los Muertos is a celebration of life and death, and an invitation for the deceased to return home once again to those who love them.

7 Tips for Growing a Native Plant Garden

Planting native flowers, shrubs, and trees instead of ornamentals or plain grass around your home has a number of long-term environmental benefits.

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What's the Difference?

The differences between garden soil and potting soil shouldn’t be ignored.

How Often Should You Water Your Garden?

Once you’ve learned a few key things about your garden, you’ll know how often you should grab a hose and start watering.

10 Fascinating Facts About Corpse Flowers

The rare, giant plant is equal parts fascinating and foul.

Cherry blossoms as seen from Central Park's Reservoir, with the El Dorado in the background.

Central Park’s Cherry Blossom Tracker Tells You When the Trees Are in Peak Bloom

Washington, D.C. is a cherry blossom explosion, sure. But the cherry trees in NYC’s Central Park are pretty nice, too.

Buyers Beware: These Are the Holiday Gifts No One Really Wants

Grab one of these and you run the risk of someone throwing it right in the garbage.

This would brighten up your Instagram feed.

See What North Dakota’s Sunflower Fields Look Like in Full Bloom

North Dakota’s sunflower season is almost over, but these captivating photos and videos won’t fade.

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, Mapped

For an idea of where you can get your plant fix this spring, check out this map of the world's most beautiful gardens.

10 Easy-to-Grow Plants for First-Time Gardeners

You won't need a green thumb to take care of these tough plants.

Can You Spot the Daffodils in This Spring Brainteaser?

If you can't wait to see spring flowers growing in your backyard, you can look for them in the colorful brainteaser.

Nothing says love like a gift that will wilt and die in a few days.

Why Do We Give Red Roses for Valentine's Day?

The tradition of handing out roses that will die in a few days to express everlasting love is the result of 19th-century flower theory, class status, and good old commerce.