Flowers

A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts. Flower farm offers a new twist on the tried-and-true V-Day bouquet. Read more about A Fresh Take On Valentine’s Day Gifts

One of the most charming, if not endearing, childhood traditions has to be the creation and delivery of May baskets. While the annual May 1 tradition has dipped a bit in popularity, we think it’s time, especially as we look for ways to reconnect with neighbors and friends, to escort the custom back to the fore.

One is never too old to appreciate finding a delightful basket of spring flowers or delicate sweets attached to a home’s doorknob or poised on the front step. Confections aren’t hard to find, but it’s a bit early for cutting gardens. Read more about A Tisket, A Tasket

Arrange beautiful centerpieces with the help of Lilia Flower Boutique. Read more about Wayzata Flower Boutique Makes Centerpieces as Easy as A.B.C.

This local florist never makes the same arrangement twice and offers florals for any occasion. Read more about Rebel Girl Floral Arranges 'Flowers for the Wild at Heart'

Becky and Keith Swenson grow acres of blooms on their Wright County farm. Read more about The Story of Swenson Gardens, the World's Largest Chemical-free Peony Farm

Just like a lotus flower has to fight its way through the mud and muck to meet the sun to bloom, we sometimes have to do the same. Read more about Learn from the Lotus: Allow Yourself to Bloom

Susan Snegosky runs Fiddles and Fronds, an organic florist business, out of her Spring Park home. Read more about Spring Park Woman Operates Organic Flower Shop from Her Home

The Minnesota state flower, the lady’s slipper, is an orchid. Columnist Anne Marie Ruff Grewal ruminates on another woodland orchid. Read more about Meet the Mysterious Cousin of the Minnesota State Flower

Indoor houseplants occupy the sweet spot of relaxing hobby and enviable aesthetic, so it’s no surprise they’ve taken over social media. Read more about Tonkadale Greenhouse Answers Your Houseplant How-tos

We asked photographer Nancy Cohodes to tell us about “Close Up,” which received first place in our Wildlife & Nature category. Read more about You Can Practically Smell the Flower in This Close Up Photo