Orchids have been a popular houseplant since the Victorian era, when the passion for collecting these tropical beauties reached feverish heights, sending orchid hunters across the world in search of ...

Orchids have a bad reputation of being a finicky, hard-to-grow plant —but plant experts say that's undeserved. If you know ...

Do you prefer the sweet taste of chocolate or does something salty "wet your whistle"? Maybe you enjoy the sour taste of lemon or a sweet strawberry shake. We all have our own tastes that make us ...

Question: In a recent article, you wrote about repotting houseplants, but you didn’t mention orchids. Is there anything different about them when it comes to repotting? Mine have roots growing out ...

Stacy Tornio has authored more than 15 books about animals, nature, and gardening. She is a master gardener and master naturalist. Orchids are some of the most delicate and unique flowers you can grow ...

Question: I keep reading that I’m supposed to be using a special potting soil to start my seeds that’s different from the kind of potting soil I’m supposed to use to fill my patio containers. What’s ...