The color purple has long been associated with power and prominence, as “born to the purple” means born into royalty. And, in the U.K., “having a purple patch” means having a period of success. Here, ...

The older I’ve grown, the more I’ve learned to appreciate anything that lets me feel cooler in summer. I keep Barrow, Alaska, on the weather app on my phone just so that I can know that somebody ...

Trees and shrubs with colorful foliage can add a steady supply of interest in the landscape throughout the growing season. Purple foliage is quite popular among plant breeders and garden enthusiasts.