White carnations became associated with Mother’s Day, ... “Carol was actually the hit of the dance because she had this beautiful orchid corsage rather than a carnation,” he laughed.

While carnations are a classic flower often spotted in modern-day bouquets, they have a history that goes back far beyond our ...

The custom of wearing a white carnation on Mother's Day weighs on this holiday. When people wore carnations on their lapels for Mother's Day, churches were filled with those hearty flowers.

On the first Memorial Day — in 1868, soon after the Civil War — volunteers decorated the graves of Union soldiers with flowers. The tradition lives on at Los Angeles National Cemetery in ...

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 ...

If you were around back in the day, when I was growing up, you might recall that white, red or pink carnations were worn by practically everyone on Mother’s Day.