If a lush bouquet on the table is a prerequisite for your spring and summer get-togethers, lean into this popular party trend: Flower arranging parties offer both an activity and décor for the event ...

A few months ago, I wrote about the not-so-pretty side of the floral industry. I learned, in addition to the fact that it’s not all a bed of roses, that the quality of flowers you and I can buy at ...

Katherine Gallagher is a writer and sustainability expert. She holds a B.A. in English Literature from Chapman University and a Sustainable Tourism certificate from the GSTC. Also known as pot ...

Arranging flowers? We know. It's scary. Which is why it's so easy to go for the pre-made bouquets at a flower shop, or to stick to one, simple type, or to forgo flowers altogether and dive into ...

Most of the time, DIY floral arranging involves bringing home a bouquet or two of cut flowers, depositing them in a generic glass vase scrounged from under the sink and then wondering why they look a ...

THE first time I bought flowers for myself was about five years ago at the Greenmarket in Union Square, in the midst of the hottest, dullest days of summer. Feeling very alone that afternoon for a ...

Henry Homeyer provides tips for selecting and arranging flowers for competitions. See what caught Henry's eye on a recent visit to the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. Get some advice on ...

I don’t believe in signs, but then again maybe I do. On Tuesday, my grandma passed away. I got the call while sitting cross-legged on a friend’s couch, entranced by The Bachelor. The news didn’t come ...

Jason Janik / Special Contributor In our chaotic world, it’s not easy to find moments of stillness and mindfulness. But to ease the tension of everyday living, peace-seeking nature lovers are flocking ...