Whenever I visit Worldwide Exotics Nursery, I see something I’ve never seen before. It’s a nursery with lots of unusual selections and many of them appeal to the “I gotta have one” mentality of the ...

A bird of paradise is a stunning and unusual flower that resembles a bird. It blossoms to feature beautiful orange flowers that look tropical and make for an unforgettable centerpiece to any bouquet.

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.) is a tropical flower that is adored for its vibrant colors and large, star-shaped blooms. These flowering ...

Climate change has shifted the flowering times of tropical plants by days to months, potentially disrupting entire ecosystems.

These exotic plants will brighten any corner of your property and with the right care, will last for a long time. Even though many of them originated in countries on the other side of the world, they ...

If you're looking for something that looks a little different in the garden this year, there are plenty of easy but unusual flowers you can grow right now. The list of fruits, flowers and vegetables ...

Although smells of spring and blooming Easter lilies fill the air at the Charles Hutson Horticulture Greenhouse in Cape Girardeau, those scents soon will mix with a sickening stench. Since October, ...