Colorful flowers and the insects and birds that fly among their dazzling displays are a joy of nature. But how did early relationships between flower color and animal pollinators emerge? In a study published in Proceedings of the Royal Society, we have unraveled this mystery by analyzing the visual environments in which the ancestors of ...
Are you a gardening enthusiast who wants to keep your outdoor space looking vibrant even during the winter months? As the frost sets in and the garden fades into a muted palette, some flowering plants can survive and even blossom beautifully, providing a burst of color to your landscape. In this article, we’ll introduce you ...
Having fresh flowers at home can be a delightful experience as it brings a piece of nature’s beauty indoors and adds cheer to our surroundings. However, they have a limited lifespan and tend to wilt and wither away quickly. But there are ways to preserve their color and freshness to last longer and continue to ...
“If nothing is going well, call your grandparents,” an Italian proverb goes. Your grandparents play an invaluable role in your life. Whether for advice, wise words, or a warm hug, they always have a special place in your heart. You should take the time to value your grandparents and express how much they mean to ...
The golden trumpet tree is native to Central American and northern South America and is Brazil’s national flower. Since it was introduced to Taiwan in 1969, it has become a common street tree and a widespread tree species planted in parks and along the embankments in central and southern Taiwan. For more amazing photos of ...
In the yard of Toshiyuki Kuroki’s home in Miyazaki Prefecture, the shibazakura flowers are in full bloom. Up to 7,000 visitors would flock to admire the thousands of vivid pink blossoms on several days throughout the year. Love motivated Mr. Kuroki to devote his time to creating this wonderful garden for his wife. The healing properties ...
Certain factors, such as genes, exercise, diet, and a person’s environment, can benefit your health. In addition, certain herbs and flowers, even if not ingested, can also be beneficial to your health. These 5 herbs and flowers can provide specific health benefits, according to traditional Chinese medicine 1. Mint Potted mint is ornamental and very ...
It is not uncommon to come across people who spend time doing good deeds. For some of these people, making a difference in the lives of others is their main goal while others simply want to make people feel good. Patricia Gallagher belongs to the second category. A resident of Philadelphia, this woman gives donated ...
Walking by the Yarra River in Warrandyte, I noticed how amazingly the bright yellow wattle flowers stood out, like sparkling yellow lights glowing in the trees. Wattle is Australia’s national flower. The colors of this flower are green and golden yellow. When I see it, it always ignites my patriotic heart for my country. September ...
At a young age, I enjoyed watching my mother paint flowers on porcelain. Her painting to me was amazing and inspirational. The bright cheerful geraniums, the gorgeous roses, lavender, and delicate irises growing outside in our garden also left an imprint on me. I suffered from epileptic seizures from the age of 9 until I ...