I grew up Catholic and the big deal in my house on Mother’s Day was getting our mom a corsage to wear to church on Sunday. The gift didn’t matter nearly as much as the corsage. It was a perfect little ...

Too much water, too few nutrients, too little light, or too steady temperatures can prevent the plant from using its energy ...

I've been surprised that no one has asked me about orchids as long as I have been writing this column, until two weeks ago. When I looked at all my files about plants that people have asked questions, ...

Orchids can be tricky to care for, but one orchid owner has shared how she managed to get her houseplant blooming with a ...

If you're looking for a new plant to add color to your living space, there are several different types of orchids to choose from. From spray orchids and moth orchids to dancing ladies and the more ...

Studies show that using ice cubes to water orchids can be effective. Because the cubes provide a controlled, measured amount ...

The first undisputed fossil of an orchid part has enabled scientists to estimate that the prized flowers appeared on the botanical scene around 80 million years ago. With more than 25,000 species, ...

For those fortunate to have met Margaret Thatcher on her many visits to Virginia, she was unquestionably warm and approachable despite her reputation as the “Iron Lady.” One warm day in 2004, she ...

Having already won the greatest war of the 20th century, President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1953 ushered in eight years of calm and stability not seen in the United States for 50 years and, in the ...

It's no wonder orchids are prized for their beautiful flowers. The very large Orchidaceae plant family is brimming with so many gorgeous examples, we could make dozens of lists of the prettiest ...