In Ayurveda, hibiscus holds a prominent place for its powerful medicinal properties. With regular use, it is believed to aid ...

Columnist Shannon Brennan says there's no better way to appreciate springtime than to get outdoors to look and listen.

Azure bluet (Houstonia caerulea) — Small, pale-blue flower with yellow center and rosette leaves ... bleeding heart ...

Spring brings the return of color to the garden. Bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a ...

Perennials that thrive in the shade and bloom all summer long are the ultimate gifts from nature. Here are shade-loving ...

Calypso orchid, fairy slipper (Calypso bulbosa) — A single, dainty, purple-magenta-yellow-white blossom atop a slender stem ...

AROUND this time of the year bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s a less common category ...

Succulents, which tend to grow in dry areas, can be an easy low-maintenance plant. These types of succulents are best for ...

Calla lilies ( Zantedeschia aethiopica) are elegant flowers that come in various colors, including white, yellow, orange, ...

These pretty, early spring flowers are the first to pop up in the garden. That’s what makes hellebores, winter heath and ...

If you walk along the Riverwalk in Baraboo, there is a home that has a spectacular stand of Virginia bluebells, mertensia ...

If you're curious about the symbolism behind certain blooms, see this list of flower meanings (with pictures). Learn the history of roses, lilies and more.