The yellow center of the 'killer chrysanthemum' contains a natural toxin that is a powerful insecticide. This flower, the pyrethrum plant, contains a potent chemical that is made into an effective, ...

The spines of the jumping cholla cactus slide in with ease, but they’re grueling to extract. You can thank their barbs. ByKatherine J. Wu Tuesday, November 20, 2018 NOVA NextNOVA Next This unfortunate ...

In eight seasons in the NFL, Flowers appeared in 86 games, starting 43 of them. He has four career interceptions, five forced fumbles and 22 passes defensed. He also has 270 tackles, 211 of them solo ...

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has signed forward Trentyn Flowers to a two-way contract. Flowers, 6-9, 185, appeared in six games for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2024-25, averaging 1.8 ...

Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from ...

Almost 40 years ago when 800 phone numbers that spelled something were all the rage, Jim McCann transformed his chain of New York flower shops into what became the national chain 1-800-Flowers. It’s ...

Eight perennials, tested at the CSU Trial Garden, are recommended for Colorado gardens. The featured plants offer a variety of colors and bloom times, from late spring through fall. Looking for some ...

CUNDINAMARCA, Colombia — Buying flowers on Valentine's Day is a classic gesture of love. But the beauty of these bouquets comes at a cost. In Colombia, high in the Andes Mountains, a delicate cloud ...

Since the beginning of the year more than 1 billion fresh-cut flowers have crossed into the United States. They traveled thousands of miles — roses from Colombia, carnations from Ecuador, tulips from ...

It’s time to celebrate because Southern Charm’s Olivia Flowers is engaged to Alex Williams. Williams, 34, proposed to Flowers, 32, on September 25, while she was in New York City to attend New York ...

Privacy is something most of us want when we're frolicking in our backyards, but that's sometimes easier said than done. If you want to combine the look of a house ...

British bassist Herbie Flowers — a veteran musician who performed with David Bowie, Elton John, T. Rex and Paul McCartney, and whose bassline for Lou Reed’s iconic 1973 hit “Walk on the Wild Side” has ...