When you pass by a bush exploding with shocking pink azaleas or catch sight of cheerful periwinkle hyacinths and find yourself whistling a happy tune, science is behind the pep in your step. The ...

Bowls of tomatoes, lemons and pots of herbs are replacing flower arrangements, as more homes turn to practical, low-waste ways of styling their space. As interiors become calmer and more pared-back, ...