Almost as American as apple pie, lilacs were first cultivated in this country by the founding fathers–both Thomas Jefferson and George Washington made entries in their journals about their preferred ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Purple has long been considered one of the most regal of colors, and lilac is a softer, more approachable hue that offers an air ...

Lilacs (Syringa spp.) are a popular landscaping bush prized for their clustered flowers and pleasant fragrance. While these plants are best known for their signature light purple blooms, they can also ...

Chances are you’re still in dark winter manicure mode–most of us are, until signs of spring appear—that's our cue to opt for lighter shades again. And while it’s only February, that hasn’t stopped J ...

Somehow it’s May, and I hope you, unlike me, have already planted your warm-season veggies. As usual, I bought too many tomato plants and, as I write this in late April, they are still sitting on a ...

Spring is bursting into color with the return of the Lilac Festival at Fort Cross Old Timey Adventures, located just a short drive from downtown San Diego in the historic community of Julian. Known ...