Broadcaster, plantswoman and author Sarah Raven offers tips.

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Step inside Frances Palmer’s Connecticut garden as she creates a vibrant arrangement—no tape or wire required.

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Fresh-cut flowers can brighten up a home but they tend not to last very long. I've found a simple 10-second method to make them last much longer.

Do you just love fresh flower arrangements for the table or even that single bloom in a vase by your bedside? Wouldn’t it feel great to just stroll out your back door, clip some blossoms, bring them ...

There's no simpler way to decorate your home than with a vase of flowers. While it might not seem as though flower trends garner as much attention as other, ever-changing design styles, florists will ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

I love buying cut flowers in spring and I have discovered a simple way to make them last longer in a vase if you do a quick ...

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Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...