This is a little unscientific foray into how two of our most common flowers got their names. It seems that the more knowledge ...

On a late February morning, as patches of lingering snow melt under the winter sun, a 220-year-old Quaker meetinghouse in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, fills with revelers who’ve traveled from all over ...

Valentine’s Day was a month ago, but I am giving you an early start for next Valentine’s with anthuriums — an attractive ...

In Jerusalem recently, I spotted a brilliant yellow rose and longed to know its origin. It had wound its way up a giant yucca ...

Blathnaid is an ancient Irish girl's name meaning 'flower', and it doesn't yet appear in UK baby name statistics. If you're ...

Birthstones are widely known, but birth month flowers are an equally meaningful tradition rooted in history and seasonality.

There’s something special about having a spring baby in the season of rebirth or welcoming a lively summer child. While it’s unclear whether the season of birth is directly linked to personality, ...

As the first tender shoots of spring emerge from winter’s barren soil, the sunny faces of daffodils are there to greet them. Rising from the earth with the promise of brighter days ahead, it’s no ...

Choosing a baby name is quite a big deal; it's like deciding on a stroller! You want the name to be full of significance, to stand out a bit, but you don't want it to be so weird that teachers will ...

Acclaimed for its romantic storylines and visual splendour, Bridgerton also captivates with the timeless elegance of its names. Behind these names often lies a deep linguistic tradition and cultural ...