When I put my orchids outside each summer, it’s like out of sight, out of mind. I don’t give them another thought. Sometimes I wonder why I even go to the trouble because I rarely ever have any ...

Q: I am a native of Costa Rica. When I moved to the U.S. seven years ago, I brought a test-tube baby of our national flower, cattleya skinneri. Since then, I have nursed the plant along and the pseudo ...

13:29, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 Updated: 13:37, Tue, Mar 11, 2025 Gardening pro Graham Smith (MCIHort – a member of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture) revealed exclusively to Express.co.uk the "best ...

Orchids are stunning additions to any space, but bringing one home requires a little know-how to ensure it thrives. Many new orchid owners feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice, wondering if orchids ...

Orchids are beautiful, delicate houseplants that can be found in most supermarkets and garden centres throughout the year. The plants need light in order to create their stunning blooms, however, too ...

Artificial dyes have been used for decades to create different color roses and tulips, but the first artificially blue orchid was introduced only in 2011. That's when a Florida-based orchid grower ...

Question: In her latest act of magnanimity, my aunt came to visit me in my new apartment — she hates coming into the city, so this was a big deal on its own. On top of that, she brought me a beautiful ...

Pareidolia is the tendency to see familiar or significant images in places where none is intended. Classic examples are sightings of Jesus or the Virgin Mary in wood grain or the pastime of looking ...