Before I understood this Mother’s Day custom, I was among the children of St. Maria Goretti on the West Side who wore carnations on our lapels in honor of our mothers. Parishioners packed the chapel, ...

This time of year I like to walk around my yard thinking about what plants I would like to change. Perhaps I need to replace some damaged plants or just want to change the color palate. One way to add ...

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Carnations, prized for their diverse colors and long vase life, have had their genomes completely sequenced, marking a significant advancement in floral biology. This study offers detailed insights ...

Carnations are such pretty ruffled blooms that last for a couple of weeks in clean water. How appropriate that this long lasting bloom be the flower of the month for January. Everyone needs a pretty ...