Know your flowers- The Tulips
Tulip originated centuries ago in Persia and Turkey, where it played a significant role in the art and culture of the time. Most likely commenting on the Turkish tradition of …
Know your flowers- Snapdragon ( antirrhinum)
The snapdragon belongs to the taxonomic genus antirrhinum and falls in the plantaginaceae family. The name “antirrhinum” originates from the Greek word “antirrhinon” which translates to “like a nose/snout. “They come in a range …
Blowing Bubbles to Pollinate Flowers
Researchers in Japan have developed a soap bubble-based pollination method that is as effective as doing it by hand. As wild insect populations decline and commercial honeybee colonies suffer maladies, farmers are seeking new …
Know your flowers – Rudbeckia hirta (Blackeyed Susan)
Black-eyed Susan is an erect herbaceous perennial that has a rich history as a native wildflower, popular first as a medicinal herb used by pre-colonial Native Americans and then finding its …
Declining insect numbers are hurting food production
Kenyan researchers and entomologists have called for the introduction of stringent regulations on the use of pesticide to protect insect species that are crucial for food production. In a report, …
Know your flowers – Chrysanthemum (mums)
Chrysanthemums (mums) are one of the most popular fall garden flowers. The name chrysanthemum is from the Ancient Greek words Chryos meaning gold and Anthemon meaning flower. These flowers are …
Know your flowers- Astrantia ( the charming Masterwort)
Astrantia (commonly known as “masterwort” ), the name Astrantia is derived from ‘aster’ which means ‘star’ in Latin and refers to the shape of the flowers and the name Masterwort …
Know your flowers- Protea (the great grandpa of flowers)
Protea flower belongs to the proteaceae family and this flower has a lot of different varieties inside of its family. These varieties come in almost all shapes, sizes and colors. …
Know your flowers- Agapanthus (the star of Bethlehem)
Most commonly known as the Lily of the Nile, African Blue Lily, and African Lily. The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek agap, meaning love, and anthos, meaning flower, translating broadly as the flower of love. The …
Know your Flowers – Ranunculus
There is beauty in everything coming from nature, but Ranunculus flowers simply go above and beyond expectations. Ranunculus asiaticus also known as the Persian buttercup are beloved for their brilliantly colored …