Lore holds that ancient pagans fashioned the evergreen’s branches into crowns and believed that displaying it indoors would repel evil spirits.
For plenty of colorful petals all through your garden, plant primrose! These water-loving plants appreciate some morning sun ...
Have you ever noticed how many poinsettia varieties there are, some with pale edges or white, yellow or pink streaks? Those colorful patches are what we call variegation. There are a variety of plants ...
A garden is beautiful in its own right, but adding details here and there—like bubbling fountains and winding pathways—can help personalize this outdoor space and make it feel like your very own ...
The Peacock plant, Calathea Makoyana, offers striking beauty for any home. This guide details its care needs. Provide bright, ...
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Holiday plant legends and lore

The traditional carol “The Holly and the Ivy” mentions two of the evergreen plants associated with the holidays. Ivy, holly ...
The tradition of kissing under the mistletoe started in England in the 19th century. According to mistletoe etiquette, a man should remove a berry each time he kisses a woman. And when the last ...
The dull visual of a long road is interrupted by a gravel footpath that winds back and forth across the pavement, tiny rocks turning to bricks when the path crosses the asphalt. But the eye is drawn ...
Houseplants are a wonderful way to bring a little nature into your home. In addition to the aesthetics that plants can add to a room, they also provide other benefits. Plants process the carbon ...
t’s always a good idea to consider growing native Hawaiian plants in your garden. Occasionally gardeners report difficulty growing them, however. Those who want to grow more natives and are looking ...
Everyone thought veganism would be a phase for me, myself included at times. But, ten years later, I’m still plant-based and more committed to the lifestyle than ever. From better skin, to increased ...
Longtime Garnier ambassador Drew Barrymore talks about the brand’s partnership with the National Park Foundation, what nature means to her and her favorite national parks.