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 ...

It's time to start thinking about what bulbs to plant now for long-lasting summer blooms. There are lots of lesser-known, more unusual bulbs to plant in spring if you want to try something different, ...

If you're used to the temperate or cold climates of North America, the idea of growing tropical plants — those from regions set around the equator like Southeast Asia, South and Central America, ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is a tropical flower that is adored for its vibrant colors and large, star-shaped blooms. These flowering ...

We all know a splash of green next to the tub makes a long soak in the bathtub feel even more luxurious and relaxing, but we can't rely on decorating preferences alone if we want to keep the ...

Lansdowne resident Robert Johnston can easily recall what happened to the first orchid he tried to grow. It died because he put it in a cup of water. The exotic plants are delicate and difficult to ...