University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Kathi Mecham explains winter dormancy and spring care for common houseplants.

One of the fastest, most rewarding bulbs to plant are the giant Elephant Ear bulbs, the Colocasia esculenta. These plants can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Elephant ear plants (Colocasia spp.) are known for their big, heart-shaped leaves, which can come in many colors and patterns. In USDA ...

Your birth month is more than just a date on the calendar; it can also reveal a special houseplant that embodies your personality traits and aspirations. Each month is associated with a unique plant, ...

Houseplants make any space look beautiful, and if you have corners that look empty, these oversized ones are going to be perfect space fillers. They look impressive and add a dramatic touch ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Asian elephant calf Tula-Tu, the youngest member of the Oregon Zoo’s elephant herd, just marked a major milestone: her first birthday. The zoo celebrated over the weekend with ...

We love heart-shaped everything, and that includes plants with pretty pink foliage or leaves and flowers in the shape of a heart. These plants are perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or ...

People come into Genius Genus thinking they are tutors. But no. “We are not tutors,” says Christy Castro, co-owner with her husband, Ed, of a new shop in Mount Vernon’s Belle View Shopping Center.

When is the best time to cut back roses? Is there is difference between pruning cultivated roses and roses native to Missouri? Roses that bloom only once should be pruned after blooming, since they ...

11:00, Thu, Feb 5, 2026 Updated: 11:12, Thu, Feb 5, 2026 From bright, open living spaces to bathrooms and bedrooms with little light and high humidity, every room in the home creates different ...

Dr. Donita McCants-Prepti, DVM, CPT, CNC, is a veterinarian, speaker, and advocate for whole-person well-being in veterinary medicine. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee ...