If you're looking for a fast-growing ground cover that is also low-maintenance, you might have come across an interesting plant commonly referred to as brass buttons (Leptinella squalida). This ...

In this month's 'Digging Into History' story, we backtrack to the story of a brass button. At a dig in St. Augustine on Magnolia Street, not too far from the Fountain of Youth Park, something small ...

Q My uncle gave me his blue blazer. I really like the fit, but something about the brass buttons seems out of place. Do you think I'll ruin the look if I replace the buttons? A Some men like the ...

The Waterbury Button Company in Cheshire continues a centuries‑old craft, producing brass buttons used by the military, police, fire departments and commercial clients. The factory specializes in ...

George Washington’s supporters sported brass buttons at his inauguration in 1789, and Americans have scooped up political paraphernalia at inauguration time ever since. But these days merchandise has ...

What: Leptinella squalida ‘Platt’s Black’, commonly called Platt’s Black brass buttons, is an evergreen groundcover that’s a real Northwest workhorse. Tolerant of light foot traffic, this feathery ...

Q I've been reading your column regularly for more than 10 years. Now I have a question. Although I have a few navy blazers, I recently bought another one that has brown leather buttons instead of the ...

WATERBURY >> The Mattatuck Museum will honor the Albert Family at the 8th Annual Brass Button Award Celebration on Friday, Sept. 16 beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include a cocktail reception with ...