Food and drink play an essential role in independence celebrations the world over. For many Black Americans, Independence Day is celebrated on June 19, or “Juneteenth” – the day in 1865 when residents ...

Hibiscus is a genus of flowering plants that includes hundreds of species and even more man-made hybrids and cultivars. Part of the mallow family, hibiscus plants are known for their upright growth ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. The color red plays an important part in Juneteenth celebrations. According to culinary historian ...

Red drinks have long symbolized celebration and resilience in African American communities, especially during emancipation observances like Juneteenth. The tradition of red beverages traces back to ...

See it while it’s hot! The Red Hot hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Red Hot’) has been added to the Franklin Park Conservatory’s annual bonsai display. Also commonly called Chinese hibiscus, this ...

Not many of us here in Kona need to use fireplaces for warmth during our winter, but with the current chill in the air, a touch of fire might be a welcome addition to our gardens. We have a few red ...

No plant can stir up a conversation this time of the year quite like the false roselle or African rosemallow. The reason it stirs up the conversation is that a huge percentage of the visitors think it ...

Each year is an adventure in the garden and a chance to try something new. [Don’t try too many things all at once or you will get overwhelmed.] In 2012 I grew Red Thai Roselle, a type of hibiscus, for ...

21:45, Sat, Jun 7, 2025 Updated: 21:46, Sat, Jun 7, 2025 They are one of the most colourful flowers that can be added to any garden - and with summer finally arriving, there’s never been a better time ...

The first sip of bright red hibiscus tea can be a shock. It’s an intoxicating elixir, so bold, tart and in-your-face with citrus, spice, berry and floral notes that it can overwhelm — or prompt a ...