I believe that names do affect how people perceive the world. Would you be inclined to pet a dog named Killer? Would you allow your daughter to date a guy named Destroyer? Checkered lily is a plant ...

Looking for something dramatic for your spring flower garden? Consider fritillaria! These spring-blooming bulbs are easy to grow and their unusual, bell-shaped flowers are quite an attraction in the ...

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 ...

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Checkered lilies (Fritillaria meleagris) are intriguing. Up close, their small maroon-and-white-checkered bells have inspired many common names, including snake’s head, chess flower, Lazarus bell (a ...

Fritillaria meleagris' chequered colours stand out in the spring garden. Photo / Meg Liptrot I was like a kid in a candy store with all the bright, inviting colours of Easter bulbs at the garden ...

AFTER a rather damp, but warm, spring with hardly any frost here at Harlow Carr, and everything coming relatively early, things seem to be finally settling down and flowering when they should. Two ...

I am trying to establish Fritillaria meleagris in my borders, having eyed with envy the colony that grows in the local churchyard. I have had trouble with mice, and with a mystery enemy that nips off ...

Is it a crown? Is it a pineapple top? Is it a plant from a Star Trek episode? Whatever it reminds you of, one thing’s for sure: Nothing looks quite like a crown imperial (Fritillaria imperialis). With ...

Q: My Fatsia looks dreadful. The leaves are yellow, covered with black mold, and riddled with holes. What can I do? A: Japanese aralia (Fatsia japonica) is a great plant to provide a bold, tropical ...