While there are between 25,000 and 30,000 orchid species, the most common—and the one most people will have at home—is the ...

People treasure orchids because of their amazing exotic looks yet the plants present challenges when it comes to cultivation.

If you're a strawberry lover, perhaps you've fantasized about growing your own strawberries in the backyard. One of the most ...

Some orchids have evolved a unique parasitic lifestyle, abandoning full reliance on photosynthesis in favor of extracting ...

Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Valentine’s Day is a time for expressing love and appreciation for others, which is often done by giving cut flowers and, ...

IF you live by the sea, you’d think nothing of dragging back a bucket of bladder wrack from the beach to use as mulch on your ...

The ZZ plant ( zamioculcas zamiifolia) is easily recognisable from its wide, waxy leaves that reflect sunlight to brighten ...

We gardeners are already thinking of spring. If you are hungering for spring, you might consider going to a spring flower ...

The Moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) is the easiest orchid to care for. It doesn’t mind neglect, even underwatering and rewards with almost three months of flowers. Choose an orchid that also has many ...

If you’ve overwatered, take the plant out of the pot and before touching the roots or the soil, scan the outer edge of the ...

There are a number of gardening jobs that should be done in February so your garden will look beautiful in time for spring.