Wildflowers in the garden can really give your home a unique look. Usually wildflower seeds are simply scattered throughout the soil. There are many things you need to consider before scattering such as height, colour, bloom time and which species are going to benefit from pollenating your flowers.
Furthermore it is vital that you weed thoroughly before sowing your seeds.
One of …

Since time immemorial human emotions have been related to flowers and their different colours. Nature has created disparate flower colours appealing to each and every human mood and emotion. This relationship has surely been felt by many of you when you have stopped and chosen a specific flower colour or flower variety to make your loved one feel special. You …

Sending a gift of flowers is the best way to express your true emotions. The flower varieties that you choose, the colour of the flowers and the way they have been arranged, all seem to speak volumes about your feelings for the recipient. Flowers have been used as formidable gifts since time immemorial and have had a special significance in …

According to reports from China’s state-run website, Xinhuanet.com, a rare white flower which is said to only blossom every 3000 years has been found blooming in China.
This report stated that 47 tiny flowers were found growing on the window of an office building in Qingdao City.
One company employee who was observing the flowers said, “It’s amazing that flowers can grow …

A field of 5 foot tall sunflowers is thriving in the Orkneys.
Farmer Richard Herdman scattered a mix of seeds from unharvested crops and added in two kilos of sunflower seeds to provide winter food for migrating birds as part of a nature stewardship scheme. The flowers were expected to thrive in the shelter of the other crops and grow to …

A national honor was bestowed upon the city of Toledo by Mayor Carty Finkbeiner who announced the wonderful news this past week. Toledo’s streets are packed flowers in the medians, its botanical garden, the Maumee River waterfront, tree-lined neighborhoods and most households have flowerbeds packed with blooms.
Mr. Finkbeiner holding up the award from the nonprofit organization America in Bloom said, …

Defying the expectations of sceptics a farmer has proven that flowers can be grown in Japan without pesticides and make a profit. His organic flowers have seen enormous popularity with the public.
Organic flowers are quite rare in Japan, while throughout the rest of the world they are quite common.
Yoshihiro Suzuki is a 37-year-old man who has built up his organic …

In New York scientists claim to have found a way to strengthen the scent of flowers and add scent to those which do not have one through genetic engineering.

Flowers need scent to attract pollinating insects, bees, beetles and others, so that they pass on the pollen needed for reproduction and creation of fruit. Lead scientist Prof Alexander Vainstein says, “Aroma …

Life is full of occasions – birthday, wedding, anniversary, promotions, are just some of them. If you want to make every occasion a beautiful memory, use flowers to add colour and fragrance in your life. The dilemma is which ones to choose, artificial or real flowers?
There are many people who prefer to choose artificial flowers to express their emotions. Artificial …

Many people would not consider onions as the solution to bringing beauty into their homes during the winter months, but it is time to get to know the flowers of your onions.

The common brown onion is related to the allium, which has beautiful blooms to offer. The flower of this onion type is the perfect match for a modern home …