This time of year, beautiful blooms abound in farmer’s markets, florists and grocery stores. It’s tempting to simply drop a bouquet into a vase and call it good, but florists rely on a simple tool to ...

If you find an old glass flower frog, should you buy it? Besides the price, turn it over: Does it have little knobs, bars or feet on the bottom? There should be three or five, depending on the frog’s ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. In honor of the annual Portland Flower Show, which opens Wednesday with a ...

The toad lily: a funny name, but a gorgeous flower. They have white and purple, six-petal blossoms that look like delicate orchids. And they’re a great choice if your garden doesn’t get a lot of ...