In “How Flowers Made Our World,” David George Haskell makes a case for their soft power. By Adam Nicolson Adam Nicolson is the author, most recently, of “Bird School: A Beginner in the Wood.” When you ...

The blooming of a titan arum, or corpse plant, is a spectacle like none other in the plant world. A pale spike resembling the decaying finger of a buried giant pushes up from the earth until it towers ...

While biologists have worried about how rare species of plants and animals will cope with a rapidly warming climate, one West Coast flower is giving them hope after showing a remarkable ability to ...

The former state flower, the Cherokee Rose, is an invasive species native to Southeast Asia, not Georgia. The new state flower, the Sweetbay Magnolia, is native to Georgia and supports local wildlife.

Looking for a break from the patches of snow and the gloomy gray skies? Every year, Philadelphia is home to a colossal flower show, boasting bright blossoms and unique creations. This year, the ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society was thinking about America’s 250th birthday ...

America's oldest and largest flower show is back this weekend. The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show is paying homage to America's 250th birthday through the theme "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening." ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When most people think of strong animal odors, skunks are usually the first to come to mind. Their defensive spray is famous for ...

When most people think of strong animal odors, skunks are usually the first to come to mind. Their defensive spray is famous for its intensity and staying power. But skunks are far from the only ...

In the lead up to Valentine’s Day on February 14, Americans alone will spend roughly $3.1 billion on flowers, the equivalent of the GDP of Bhutan. International totals, while unavailable, are likely ...

Most people will tell you that flowers are a given on Valentine’s Day, and they’d be absolutely right. Sending someone a bouquet of their favorite flowers on a holiday meant for showing how much you ...

Nintendo launches the ‘Talking Flower’ interactive toy on March 12th for $35, inspired by Super Mario Bros. Wonder and available through My Nintendo Store. PCWorld reports the device offers ...