The Gathering Garden Magazine

Dahlias were an Aztec food crop before they triggered a 19th-century European breeding obsession. The real history, plus a fresh-dahlia care guide.

Eucalyptus has been used as a steam remedy for centuries, from Aboriginal Australian medicine to 1850s French chemistry. The science behind the trend.

Spray roses and garden roses look similar but behave very differently in arrangements. The real difference, a bit of breeding history, and how to use each.

Sunflowers were sacred to ancient sun-worshipping cultures long before they became a rustic-decor staple. Here's the story — and how to style them dried.

Yarrow has been used since the Trojan War to stop bleeding and ward off harm. Learn its legend, its folklore, and how to style it dried at home.

Safflower dyed King Tut's tomb linens and stood in for saffron for centuries. Here's its history — and how to style dried safflower in your home today.

Butterfly pea flower tea turns from deep blue to vibrant purple with a splash of lemon — the science, the history, and how to brew it at home.