Before I understood this Mother’s Day custom, I was among the children of St. Maria Goretti on the West Side who wore carnations on our lapels in honor of our mothers. Parishioners packed the chapel, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time to rethink carnations. Here's how to bring out the best of these beautiful blooms. Lennart Weibull I fell in love with ...

Some say carnations are old-fashioned, as holiday floral arrangements have become more sophisticated over the years. But not long ago, Colorado carnations were the stars of the season. Carol Taylor In ...

Carnations are one of the most common flowers in bouquets, including for Valentine’s Day. Used most often to express love or grace, they also can also be used to symbolize gratitude, purity, a ...