There’s a reason that purple is so often associated with royalty; the rich, deep color just appears so stately, especially when contrasted with lighter, jauntier colors like pink or yellow. If you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." What's in a rose? Well, it turns out there's a lot more meaning and messaging depending on the color. And ...

Like other pollinating species, hummingbirds rely on a variety of nectar sources. In fact, this sugary substance makes up the majority of their diets. Even if you hang a feeder in your garden and make ...

A poet is said to be someone who sees the world each day as if for the first time. I can vouch for this poetic feeling whenever I see certain plants, no matter how familiar they might be. At this time ...

Lavender grows 12 to 18 inches tall and wide. They require full exposure to sunlight. The aromatic flowers grow in a lush green foliage. Allium produce globular-shaped flowers and are available in ...

Flora Tsapovsky is a food, style, culture, and travel writer living in the Bay Area. She specializes in emerging trends, meticulously researched guides, and inspirational personalities. “It’s like my ...

In areas that faced wildfire this spring, fields of purple flowers bloomed amidst the scorched trees. As the name suggests, fireweed is one of the first species to show itself following a wildfire. It ...