Spring has sprung and everything's coming up buttercups — at least if you happen to be in Carlsbad. California. A sleepy beachside town just 50 miles from the U.S.—Mexico border, Carlsbad is home to ...

I don’t normally believe people who move to Florida do so because of the wonderful botanicals we are able to grow here. I know I moved here for a job, but the perks of a frost-free area and sunshine ...

Cranberry hibiscus grows best in full sun, moist soil, and with regular feeding. Prune stems for bushier growth and overwinter indoors in cold zones. Propagate from cuttings and use its edible leaves ...

Cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella) is a vibrant, fast-growing shrubby plant with rich burgundy foliage and handsome palmate leaves resembling those of a red Japanese maple tree. It is ...

Cranberry hibiscus have pink flowers with a maroon throat and require no care. Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Cranberry hibiscus possesses a rare combination of beauty, utility and ...

Edible flowers are great garnishes for desserts, drinks, and charcuterie boards. It's important to confirm that a flower is actually edible before using it in a dish. You can harvest edible flowers ...

Not long ago, edible flowers were reserved for fancy bakeries and Michelin-starred restaurants. And then Instagram happened. Fun as decorating your smoothie bowls and other eats with edible flowers ...

The use of flowers as food is not new. Edible flowers were especially popular in the Victorian era during Queen Victoria’s reign, and they are back in vogue again. The use of flowers as food is not ...

On Wednesdays and Saturdays, as you walk through the Uptown Farmers’ Market, you will likely spot a booth named Bene Vivendo, which means “The Good Life.” Dried wreaths hang from the awning, and you ...