By Lorraine Kiefer Carnations are such pretty ruffled blooms that last for a couple of weeks in clean water. How appropriate that this long lasting bloom be the flower of the month for January.

Different Flower Color Meanings to Make Your Bouquets Special . For thousands of years, ... Mix a bouquet of pink and red carnations and some small roses for a more playful effect.

Anniversary Flowers: What to Give at One, Five, or Ten Years and Beyond originally appeared on Dengarden.

Dyed crass colors and sold in delis, the flower is almost universally scorned. But fashionable tastemakers are outsnobbing the snobs and restoring the bloom's once-regal status.

This time of year I like to walk around my yard thinking about what plants I would like to change. Perhaps I need to replace some damaged plants or just ...

With Valentine's Day on the horizon, you might be considering buying flowers for your loved one. It can be tricky picking the right bouquet. On top of considering cost, quantity and availability ...

The tradition of wearing a carnation on Mother's Day has all but disappeared in San Antonio. San Antonio Express-News Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content ...

It was a deep red color that’s now known as scarlet. ... In 1904, a few years after McKinley died, the Ohio Legislature voted to name the scarlet carnation as the state flower.