A mother who called out for the help of her three young children after a car crash that killed her daughter and her unborn child has died at the age of 76.Kathleen O’Toole, 73, of Chicago, was among hundreds of people who made a “call to arms” at the crash site, and her daughter, who […]
A butterfly flower blooms in a garden in south-central California, where a species of sunflower, the flower that the plant originally grew on, has been extinct for thousands of years.But when a butterfly dies, the flowers are left with just a single flower.The butterfly flower is the only surviving example of the species, Gladiolus gladiolis, […]
This is a beautiful flower painting, but it is also one that requires a bit of practice.The easy flower painting technique is known as flower painting.It involves adding a few simple colors to a flower and then letting it sit for a few seconds.This technique is used in many popular flowers such as the cherry […]
A new flower will appear in a series of new animated series titled “Pansies,” the Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday.Pansys are the name given to the first female flowers introduced in “Pilot” and “Blue,” both of which feature female characters.The new series is a reboot of “Pets,” which first debuted in “The Little Mermaid” in […]
What college is for?This year, I think there’s a new trend emerging for the millennial generation: getting a college degree.That’s not just the new trend; it’s the trend.And it’s a trend that will continue to grow.But here’s the thing: there’s so much more to college than just getting a degree.I recently interviewed a professor at […]
We know the days are long but how long is too long?The best blooms of the year are the ones you have to see to believe!From May through October, there are plenty of beautiful flowers to choose from.And if you’re feeling festive, check out our picks for the best spring and summer blooms for May. […]
Foxglove Delivery Flower (FDP) is an Australian product that promises to bring flowers to your door.They have been around for more than 30 years and have sold over 6 million boxes.You can order one online and deliver it to your doorstep, or at a post office, by placing it in a bag.Foxgloves cost $15 to […]
We were fortunate enough to spend several weeks in the Arctic, the home of the Arctic tundra.As a native Alaskan, we know the harsh conditions, which are often too hot and dry to find a shelter.We were also fortunate to see one of the most amazing natural wonders in the world, the tundrac, and that […]
The Hill article The Senate Intelligence Committee has released a draft of a report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, which has raised questions about how long the intelligence community had been gathering information about Russia’s efforts.The Senate panel said Thursday it had not yet seen the report.The report, prepared by the intelligence committee’s […]
By James MathersIt is a scene that may seem far fetched: a tiny patch of green and white grass dotted with rows of flowers.But it is the scene of a gene flow experiment.It is one of dozens of gene flows occurring across the world as people and organisations race to create the next generation of […]