The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show returns for its 78th edition this weekend, featuring rare orchids, workshops, and special events.

Orchids don’t always reward their pollinators — sometimes they mislead them. From flowers that mimic insect mates to blooms that smell like rotting fish, orchids have evolved remarkable strategies to ...

From Nantucket to Santa Barbara, and from daffodils to dogwoods, displays of colorful ethereal blooms are a cherished rite of ...