Across the Mediterranean, orange trees are coming into full bloom, scenting the air with their sweet, delicate fragrance, decorating the countryside with their white blossoms. These are not the orange ...

Many U.S. state flowers were chosen over 125 years ago, often for qualities like beauty, resilience, and cultural significance. Several states share the same flower, and surprisingly, 16 states have ...

What is the state flower of Florida? Learn about the Orange Blossom’s 1909 designation, its aromatic profile, and its role in ...

Do other citrus flowers, such as grapefruit, lemon or lime, smell as strong as those on orange trees when they blossom? Somewhere out in the great field of knowledge, I am sure there is a study that ...

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. Fully bloomed azaleas are ...

In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of juicy ...

Japan’s world-famous dazzling cherry blossom festivals may attract visitors from across the world each spring, but we can easily produce wonderful displays in our own gardens. In Japan, cherry blossom ...