Many types of flowers are available from florists all year round, but nothing beats a freshly cut bouquet of summer flowers picked from your own garden. Keeping them from dying prematurely can be ...

I am a believer in always having flowers in your home when possible, especially during good weather months before the gloom and gray of winter hits. A fresh bouquet of flowers on your kitchen table is ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

A cutting flower garden is a nice addition to the landscape. Select your plants well and you can have bouquets for the house 12 months of the year. The garden will also provide color for the outside ...

Pruning can continue through August as needed based on the gardener’s desires to control the height and bushiness of the ...

Imagine stepping outside and snipping gorgeous, fresh blooms to share with a neighbor, give to a friend in need, or simply brighten your own kitchen counter. Sounds like bliss, right? This year, make ...

The optimal time for cutting most flowers is early in the morning when temperatures are cooler, helping flowers maintain moisture and stay fresh longer. Late afternoon is an alternative time for ...

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 ...

David Kuchta, Ph.D. has 10 years of experience in gardening and has read widely in environmental history and the energy transition. An environmental activist since the 1970s, he is also a historian, ...

Your next bunch of blooms could last a bit longer if you tweak the way you snip the stems. A fresh bouquet can add a splash of colour to any room, and while they're often gifted for special occasions ...