Sometimes, a flower is just a flower. But when someone presents you with one (or a dozen!) or you keep dreaming of a specific kind, well then, there's probably some symbolism behind it. Of course, ...

It's time to peel away the proverbial petals to reveal rose color meanings. “Roses have long been celebrated for their beauty and rich symbolic meanings, with each color representing a unique ...

Flowers are more than just pretty petals: they can also be used to communicate subtle messages to friends, loved ones, and even enemies. In floriography (aka the language of flowers), each type and ...

Roses are among the most expressive flowers of all. Few other flowers are so closely associated with emotions, symbols, and special moments. But not all roses are the same: The color determines the ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

A rose by any other name … just might not sell. “I don’t care what it looks like or smells like, a bad name can kill the best rose,” said longtime rose breeder Tom Carruth, who is the rose curator at ...

Roses are usually grafted onto a rootstock. Occasionally, the rootstock may sprout and grow. (RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAY) QUESTION: I've had a Julia Child rose for several years. To my surprise, ...

The 17th century still-life painter Abraham Mignon was known for his depictions of flowers, fruit, forests, and grottoes, among other objects. But over time, certain pigments have degraded to such an ...

Lawmakers wore yellow roses Tuesday to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the House of Representatives passing the 19th amendment, which guranteed women the right to vote. The 19th amendment was not ...

A genomic analysis of roses has shown the ancestral rose was not red, white, or pink but yellow, which would have proven deeply frustrating to those in search of a rhyme. The work provides a ...