Science Jan 12 Dreaming of spring gardening? Bees and other pollinators like a variety of flowers By Laura Russo, The Conversation
Nation Apr 15 PHOTOS: Unusually wet winter kicks off colorful ‘Superbloom’ in Western states A series of powerful storms dumped record amounts of rain and snow across California, setting prime conditions for millions of dormant seeds to sprout. Botanists say wildflowers are expected to be blooming well into May, with some areas just starting. By Julie Watson, Associated Press
Science Mar 19 How climate change is throwing off key timing for wildflowers and trees in spring Many beloved wildflowers bloom in early spring, while trees are still bare and the flowers have access to sunlight. By Richard B. Primack, Benjamin R. Lee, Tara K. Miller, The Conversation
World Apr 15 Fields of flowers bloom, brighten the Netherlands The world’s second largest flower garden, the Keukenhof park in Lisse, the Netherlands, was awash in a palette of colors today as its seven million bulbs covering 79 acres came into bloom. By Lorna Baldwin
World Apr 20 Volcano Stems Kenya’s Flower, Vegetable Market Iceland's volcano has not only thrown a wrench into airline passengers' plans but has put Kenya's European market of fresh produce and cut flowers in limbo, at least temporarily. By Larisa Epatko