Although it might seem strange, the cape area of South Africa shares our Bay Area Mediterranean climate, the difference being a matter of north or south latitude. Because of this common climate, many ...

African violets can bloom nearly continuously, even in the depths of winter, but sometimes they may seem to hardly flower at all. If you're wondering how to get your African violets to bloom more, ...

The Gorteria diffusa from South Africa is the only daisy that produces a three-dimensional fake female fly to entice male flies to pollinate it. Grant Flower will join the Sri Lankan set-up as the ...

Looking for an extraordinary spectacle to take part in this weekend? Go see the elusive African Corpse Flower at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, a species known for its potent smell, which is having its ...

The British and Kenyan governments have weighed into the growing debate over "food miles", insisting it was ethically and environmentally sound to buy flowers from Kenya on Valentine's Day. There is ...

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 ...