Floral Inspiration
What’s Behind the Iconic Fall Flower?
Chrysanthemums show up everywhere once fall arrives, but their connection to the season goes much deeper than their orange, yellow, and burgundy colors. These flowers have a biological reason for...
What’s Behind the Iconic Fall Flower?
Chrysanthemums show up everywhere once fall arrives, but their connection to the season goes much deeper than their orange, yellow, and burgundy colors. These flowers have a biological reason for...
Aztec Roots to Modern Gardens: The Dahlia Story
Long before dahlias became the crown jewels of late-summer flower beds, they held a completely different position in Central America. Native to the high mountain valleys of Mexico and Guatemala,...
Aztec Roots to Modern Gardens: The Dahlia Story
Long before dahlias became the crown jewels of late-summer flower beds, they held a completely different position in Central America. Native to the high mountain valleys of Mexico and Guatemala,...
Poison and Cure: Plants That Changed Modern Med...
Flowers are usually associated with color, fragrance, celebration, and comfort. Some also carry a much more complicated history. Certain flowering plants contain chemicals powerful enough to harm the body, yet...
Poison and Cure: Plants That Changed Modern Med...
Flowers are usually associated with color, fragrance, celebration, and comfort. Some also carry a much more complicated history. Certain flowering plants contain chemicals powerful enough to harm the body, yet...
The Science Behind Color-Changing Carnations
White carnations may look simple, but their stems and petals are constantly moving water. Place one in a glass of colored water, and that movement becomes easy to see. Within...
The Science Behind Color-Changing Carnations
White carnations may look simple, but their stems and petals are constantly moving water. Place one in a glass of colored water, and that movement becomes easy to see. Within...
The Secret Mechanical Engineering of the Bird o...
We see the bird of paradise flower everywhere, from hotel lobbies to coastal gardens, and it always commands attention. Most people assume the crane-like shape is just a quirky visual...
The Secret Mechanical Engineering of the Bird o...
We see the bird of paradise flower everywhere, from hotel lobbies to coastal gardens, and it always commands attention. Most people assume the crane-like shape is just a quirky visual...
How Space Botany is Changing the Future
Working with soil and water every day keeps us firmly rooted to the ground. Yet, the horizon of horticulture stretches far beyond our atmosphere. Scientists have spent decades researching how...
How Space Botany is Changing the Future
Working with soil and water every day keeps us firmly rooted to the ground. Yet, the horizon of horticulture stretches far beyond our atmosphere. Scientists have spent decades researching how...