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The USPS will release a 4-cent stamp called Angel’s Trumpets on January 9, as part of its Low Denomination Flowers series, featuring photographs by Harold Davis and designed by Ethel Kessler, available in various formats at post offices and online.
Florist Claire Delon discovered that replacing part of the vase water with sparkling water extends flower freshness twice as long, using just carbon dioxide without chemicals, leading to less waste and better value for customers.
The article explores the traditional gendered gift of flowers for women and the lack of a universal equivalent for men, with TikTok suggesting banana bread as a humorous alternative. Experts advise against giving baked goods due to dietary and social pressures, and suggest other thoughtful gifts like sports jerseys or journals. Ultimately, flowers are seen as a unique and meaningful gift for men, especially when personalized.
Planting late-season nectar-rich flowers like coral honeysuckle, valerian, ironweed, goldenrod, aster, pineapple sage, and milkweed in August can support migrating hummingbirds by providing essential energy sources during their southward journey. It's not too late to add these plants to your garden to help wildlife and enjoy their vibrant blooms.
The article offers five top plant companions for dahlias, including purpletop vervain, ornamental grasses, holy basil, sweet alyssum, and nasturtiums, emphasizing their aesthetic and pest-control benefits to create a vibrant, thriving garden display.
The article highlights seven flowers—snapdragons, cosmos, celosia, zinnias, coneflowers, dahlias, and globe amaranth—that bloom repeatedly throughout summer, making them ideal for continuous cutting and creating vibrant garden bouquets.
Ceramic artist and gardener Frances Palmer discusses expanding the concept of a cutting garden to include a wide variety of plants, including herbs, vines, branches, and native species, sharing tips on harvesting, conditioning, and arranging flowers and foliage for beautiful indoor displays, emphasizing the importance of experimentation and appreciating all stages of blooms.
Miley Cyrus clarified that her gold dress in the 'Flowers' music video was not a diss at Jennifer Lawrence, despite fan speculation, and expressed admiration for Lawrence's gown. The dresses, similar in style, led to rumors of a subtle dig, but both actresses denied any intentional reference or rivalry.
Miley Cyrus expressed that her Grammy wins for "Flowers" marked the first time she felt taken seriously at the awards, despite her two-decade-long career. Reflecting on her journey, she discussed the challenges of being recognized and the impact of her work. Cyrus also shared insights on her performance anxiety and her recent collaboration with Beyoncé.
Insects use visual, olfactory, and electric cues to find pollen in flowers, which often hide their pollen to prevent it from being eaten by the wrong pollinators. Flowers can evolve specialized relationships with specific pollinators, influencing how insects make their choices, and different insects are attracted to specific colors, with bees preferring blue and flies gravitating toward yellow. Individual insects within a social colony can also make different decisions in pollen gathering based on learning and experience.
According to a floral designer, the key to keeping flowers fresh in a vase is to change the water every two days, along with trimming the stems and keeping the vase clean. Placing a vase of flowers near fruit, especially bananas and tomatoes, is not recommended as the ethylene gases released can speed up the aging process of the flowers.
A study published in the journal Science reveals how air pollution is disrupting the scents that nocturnal pollinators rely on to find flowers, potentially leading to dire consequences for plant communities. The research shows that certain scent chemicals attractive to moths degrade in the presence of NO3, a pollutant formed from car and industrial emissions, leading to a 70% drop in wild moth visitation. This study sheds light on the little-known but detrimental effects of air pollution on wildlife that rely on scent, indicating potential widespread impacts on ecosystems worldwide.
A new study suggests that air pollution, specifically nitrate radicals abundant in nighttime urban air, can severely degrade the scent emitted by flowers such as the pale evening primrose, making them less attractive to pollinating insects like hawk moths. This sensory pollution could interfere with plant reproduction, decrease fruit production, and threaten pollinators, which rely on flower nectar for sustenance. The research highlights the wide-ranging impacts of air pollution on ecosystems beyond human health.
Miley Cyrus wowed at the 2024 Grammy Awards with her performance of "Flowers" and passionate acceptance speeches, winning Best Pop Vocal Performance and Record of the Year. She entertained the audience with humorous adlibs and quips during her performance, and her acceptance speeches were filled with gratitude and humor. Despite the success, she emphasized the importance of staying grounded and humble. The ceremony also saw female artists dominating the major categories, and received its highest ratings in four years.
Miley Cyrus humorously called out the lackluster energy of the Grammys audience during her performance of "Flowers," questioning why they were "acting like" they didn't know the song. Despite the initial reaction, Cyrus ended the night as a two-time Grammy winner, with "Flowers" winning for Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. Her acceptance speeches also made notable moments, including praising Mariah Carey and teasing about not wearing underwear during one of the speeches.