Back then, everyone I knew planted hyacinth bulbs in bowls of ‘fibre’ to place in a cool dark spot and force into flower for indoor midwinter color and scent, making them one of the best bulbs for ...

The Martyr Hyacinth, who was from Caesarea of Cappadocia, was the chamberlain of the Emperor Trajan. On being constrained by the Emperor to partake of the sacrifices offered to idols and not wishing ...

No one's sure how the South American water hyacinth invaded Africa's Lake Victoria but there's little doubt as to the damages it has caused. In 1989, the weed was spotted in the lake and seven ...

It is not a stroke of luck, but an invasive weed – water hyacinth – that is turning her hopes into reality. The 32-year-old’s family was dependent on farming and odd jobs for their livelihood.

In preparation for increased traffic on Lagos inland waterways during the yuletide season, the Lagos Area office of the ...

Father Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has announced a surprising new minimum wage for workers in the state, leading to ...

Fall is the time to plant bulbs if you want to see blooms in the spring. Martha Stewart's gardener has a few recommendations ...

Chennai: Tambaram corporation on Monday started removing water hyacinth from Selaiyur and Perungalathur lakes as part of its ...

In preparation for increased traffic on Lagos waterways ahead the yuletide season, the National Inland Waterways Authority ...