The scent of vanilla is instantly recognizable — it’s also in danger of disappearing. In this ode to the vanilla bean, writer ...

However, even without blooming, these climbing orchids are striking, and you may be able to entice them to produce ...

If the only thing soda was good for was being a sugar delivery system, we wouldn’t have so many types of it, nor would we have such strong allegiances to particular brands. Sure, the bottled stuff ...

Vanilla paste is a convenient and time-saving alternative to whole vanilla beans. It is made by blending crushed vanilla ...

Why orchids have evolved sexual mimicry for pollination is open for debate. Plants that are farther away from each other are more likely to be distant relatives, so mimicry may reduce inbreeding.