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Growers take two approaches to raising young orchids
These seedlings were recently taken out of flasks and planted in trays with small bark chips. Both amateurs and professionals enjoy the thrill of raising hybrids since the outcome is a surprise. There are two schools of thought when it comes to raising young orchids...
Welsh Daffodil Farmers Gear up for St David’s Day
With St David’s Day on Sunday 1st March, and the national flower of Wales beginning to be seen across the nation, bringing signs of Spring and hopefully better weather, Barclays Business looks at the value of this beautiful flower to the UK economy and daffodil...
These French women grow flowers for Dior for a living
“Banana! Today, it’s banana,” Carole Biancalana declares, pressing a star-shaped bloom to her nose. A basket swings from her freckled forearm. Her hair is the colour of a wheat field. From July to October, the flower grower’s land is speckled...
U.S. Botanic Garden Is Celebrating Its 200th Birthday
The big anniversary for the U.S. Botanic Garden comes as plants experience something of a millennial-driven moment. One of the lushest spots in Washington celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. The U.S. Botanic Garden , the oldest continuously operating botanic...
Orchids: Raising orchid seedlings
These first bloom seedlings of Meghan Markle’s namesake cattleya show the range of lovely colors possible from hybrids. Results like this encourage breeders to continue their work. These seedlings were recently taken out of flasks and planted in trays with small...Latest News
