Plants First
Peonies are the queens of the flower garden! With lush flowers, saturated colors, and a long life (these perennials can live up to 100 years!), peonies get all the attention …
When you hear the word “lavender,” you might immediately think of a lighter shade of purple. But there’s more to this herb than its color. Read on to learn about …
Ethiopian Airline Group, the largest Pan-African aviation group, celebrates its 75th anniversary today, April 8, 2021. Ethiopian made its maiden international flight on April 8, 1946 to Cairo. Since then, …
Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow, as they grow quickly and bloom heavily. Zinnia flowers can create a massive burst of color in your garden First discovered as a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …