The beautiful rose flower tops a green stem that has sharp outgrowths. Many people refer to these as thorns. If you’re a botanist, you might call these sharp outgrowths prickles, as they’re part of ...

If you haven't pruned your roses yet, it's not too late, but do it soon or flowering could be delayed. Pruning your rose results in improved air circulation and greater sunlight exposure, both which ...

This past week I was asked to consult on a patient regarding a possible snake envenomation because of severe inflammation of the forearm after working in the garden. The problem was infection, not ...