Tag Archives: plants

The 5 Easiest Houseplants to Grow

Posted on January 8, 2013 by

Did you resolve to live healthier this year? Forget dieting and exercising! This could simply be achieved by growing some houseplants! Houseplants have been known to improve the air quality inside our homes by removing toxins in the air, thus … Continue reading →

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5 Easy to Grow Holiday Plants

Posted on December 6, 2012 by

Winter can be a depressing time of the year, especially with the lack of sunshine and fresh flowers from the garden. But there is a silver lining in those dark, gloomy clouds! You can grow these holiday plants in the … Continue reading →

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India Farmers Face Water Crisis – Now Growing Flowers

Posted on June 14, 2012 by

Many Farmers in Malur, Karnataka, India have been suffering through a drought that has been killing off their crops. Attempts at irrigation have been unsuccessful; the solution? Grow flowers! Button roses and Dutch roses are cultivated in an area of 472 … Continue reading →

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The Plantosaurus Rex Exhibit

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

The Conservatory of Flowers in San Francisco, California is very proud of it’s latest exhibit The Plantosaurus Rex, and so they should be! The exhibit showcases 3 different periods the Triassic and Jurassic periods when plant life was rather boring … Continue reading →

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We are Dependant on Flowers

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

The most important thing that a plant does is to flower. Without flowers we would not have fruits, crops and of course seeds to begin the following year. In the past, experiments have proven that plants can adjust the timing … Continue reading →

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Cilantro..More than just a spice

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I am always fascinated by facts and trivia about flowers and plants and if you have been reading my posts on this blog you probably noticed that. So when I came across a news article about a plant with natural antibiotic … Continue reading →

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World’s First Living Billboard

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

With over 800 British wildflowers (14 different species), the worlds first living billboard has been created. It took 2 months to grow the plants for this living floral advertisement. It was created by the wine company Banrock Station. Despite taking … Continue reading →

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Mexican Beauty – The Dahlia

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

The Dahlia is named in honor of a Swedish botanist Anders Dahl and originates in Mexico. It was brought to Europe during the 18th century by Spanish explorers. There are approximately 30,000 species of Dahlias and 20,000 cultivars; which have … Continue reading →

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The Exotic Orchid

Posted on June 27, 2011 by

ORCHIDS (Orchidaceaea) Symbolizes refinement, thoughtfulness, mature charm and is a symbol of exotic beauty. With an estimated 25,000 different types existing naturally and more being discovered each year, Orchids are one of the largest flowering plant families. Although they are … Continue reading →

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Allium adds Pizazz!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Allium have unusual globe-like flowers that add a new dimension and profile to floral design work. The flowers are shiny stars that are grouped in round clusters or umbels at the end of a straight stem. The clusters can range … Continue reading →

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