The carnation is one of January's birth flowers, ushering in the year with its slightly spicy scent and color variations.

In just over a week, it is Valentine's day, and love is in the air in all corners of the globe. Regardless of its origins, it is celebrated all over the world as a day of love. Whilst we Brits may ...

So meteorological spring starts on March 1st, astronomical spring starts on March 21st, and traditional (Irish school) spring ...

Forget grand romantic gestures; in Finland, February 14 is all about appreciating friends. Known as Ystävänpäivä (Friendship Day), people exchange small gifts and cards with their loved ones, making ...

Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide, but different countries have their own unique traditions. Discover how love is honoured globally.

Dear Bel, I've been married for 20 years - and I'm the long-suffering wife who's had enough of the suffering now.

Sally Robinson, (AKA The Yorkshire Flower Faffer) Born and bred in Doncaster and owner of Field Good Flowers, a British ...

Celebrate this day of love by trying out traditions from around the globe or using simple ideas to make the day special for ...

SNOWDROPS: January and February are when the ... Head to Herne Hill for a children's literature festival celebrating poetry, performance, writing and illustration. 'Reach for the stars' is this ...

Patricia McCarthy edited Agenda poetry journal for more than 20 years. She won the British National Poetry Competition in ...

Nancy Willard knows snow. So many images are perfect in this poem. Before the snow, there’s always a silence, a stillness. The sky is pale as oatmeal. It’s “bearing up” before the snow ...