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 ...

A lovely and uncommon spring bulb is the checkered lily (fritillaria meleagris). The green, bladelike foliage grows alternate along a slender stem, from which one or two bell-shaped flowers dangle.

BEWARE OF catching the collectors’ bug. It can infect a gardener at any time, with great risk to your time, energy and wallet. Fixations and cravings don’t come cheap. I know, because I’m a ...

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 ...