Robertson dewflower (Drosanthemum micans) is my favorite low-growing, flowering succulent. And whatever is in second place is ...

Research results demonstrate the potential of GM cowpea to enhance yields and profitability for resource-poor farmers.

To celebrate spring migration, Orange Audubon Society will host its annual Saturday bird walks at Mead Botanical Gardens. Each walk is led by experienced birding leaders. The walks last 2 to 3 hours, ...

This beautiful, flowering vine may be a common sight in Florida, but did you know it's incredibly toxic? Let's break it down.

Scientists have recently mapped the painted lady butterfly's annual flight from equatorial Africa to northern Europe and back ...

Whether you're looking for annual plants for hanging baskets or patio containers, these picks offer great value with ...

As a dedicated gardener who has spent countless hours tending to plants in every season, I've developed a special appreciation for flowers that offer continuous blooms throughout the year. There's ...

Ox tongue (Gasteria glomerata) is a succulent gem. Foliage consists of paired leaves, each of which is thick and covered with ...

Without pollinators, we wouldn’t have one out of every three bites of food we eat. That’s because about 35 percent of the ...

Backpacking from Mexico to Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail in 1985, we passed through fields of flowers. Splashes of cactus ...

Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more.

Aloes feature on stamps, coins and logos and are arguably as iconic in Africa as flat-crowned acacia trees. Many aloes flower during the dry season when the landscape is bleakest, providing ...