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  The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) will hold its month-long annual flower show from March 3. The flower show has been part of the institution’s history for 35 years, and it is conducted to mark the birth anniversary of the founder, J N Tata. The plants on display are grown in-house and they are displayed from the door of the main building till the founder’s statue on the campus. This time, around 15 varieties of plants will be showcased, ranging from phlox, zinnia, coral zinnia, celosia, and hollyhocks to different types of marigold, candytuft, nasturtium, among others. B Sridhar, horticulturist and curator of the show, says the plants are chosen for their height and colour to befit the design of the floral tribute. “We add microbial culture to make the process organic. This makes the plants look brighter and express their real colour,” he explains. Sridhar and his team of 10 have been growing these plants since last October, staggering them as per their flowering cycle, w...

  Engineer Quits Job to Grow Gerbera Flowers; Earns Rs 18 Lakh, Creates Jobs for Hundreds A fter completing his B Tech, Abhinav Singh accepted a job offer from Microsoft and later moved to England to live a comfortable life. But after a while, he realised that despite having all the comforts a luxurious life has to offer he missed being close to his family and friends. “I used to travel across Europe and party on the weekends. It was quite like a dream but even though I felt happy I never felt accomplished,” he says. Realising that his heart was always back home, he moved back to India in 2015. While working at Microsoft’s office in Gurgaon for almost a year, Abhinav knew what he wanted to do next. So, along with visiting his family back in Varanasi, he did his research on taking up agriculture as a profession. “Our family has been into agriculture for generations, except for my father. We had a few acres of ancestral farmland at Chilbila, our native village in Azamgarh, Utta...

  Saffron Flowers: कश्मीर में खिले केसर के फूल, अद्भुत नज़ारे को देखने पर्यटकों में दिखा उत्साह केसर के खिले फूलों के इस अद्भुत नज़ारे का आकर्षण कुछ ऐसा है कि चाहने वाले कश्मीर पहुंच ही रहे हैं और केसर के फूलों का स्पर्श अपने हाथों पर महसूस करते नजर आ रहे हैं. आज कल कश्मीर में कुदरत का एक अद्भुत नज़ारा देखने को मिल रहा है. जो अगले दस दिनों में समाप्त हो जाएगा. कश्मीर के पाम्पोर की घाटी में इस समय पूरे जोबन में खिले केसर के फूल जिस को देखने के लिए लोग बेसब्री से इंतज़ार करते है पर इस बार बेमौसम बर्फबारी और बारिश के चलते केसर के फूल कुछ कम खिले है पर उम्मीद है कि मौसम में सुधार के साथ यह कमी भी पूरी हो जाएगी. यह है श्रीनगर से 22 कि. दूर बसे पाम्पोर के खुश्क मैदान जहां पर कोई भी फल, सब्जी या अनाज नहीं उगता. इस अभिशाप के बदले कुदरत ने इस इलाके को अपने सब से हसीं तोफ्हे से नवाजा है. यह तोहफा है दुनिया का सब से महंगा फूल- केसर. जो आज कल अपने पूरे जोबन में यहां पर खिले हुए हैं पर इस बार अक्टूबर के महीने में ही हुई बर्फबारी और बारिश के कारण केसर की पैदावार में 25 प्रतिशत की कमी आई है पर फि...

  How to Grow and Care for Garden Roses When it's thick, healthy and emerald green, your lawn is one of the most inviting parts of your home landscape. But when your turf is brown and sickly due to pest invasion, it quickly loses its appeal. Learning about the various pests that threaten your grass – and then arming yourself with an effective treatment plan – will help ensure your lawn stays healthy and beautiful. Selecting the Right Roses Roses come in many different types. Success starts with choosing roses that suit your goals. Some roses, such as modern “hybrid tea" types, need mild climates, more attention and extra protection to survive winters. Classic florist-type roses fall in this category. Hardy, shrub-type roses withstand cold much better, require less attention and need little protection. From delicate buds to big, voluptuous blossoms, they're just as beautiful as other types and often have showy fall rosehips, too. Roses also differ significantly in fragrance...

  Sunflower The botanical name is Helianthus. The Greek word “helios” means sun and “anthos” means flower. It is aptly named after the sun which it resembles. Description Sunflowers have a large flower head, usually with a large, almost black central part which is made up of thousands of tiny florets that later become seeds set in a spiral pattern. The petals are typically bright yellow, although some varieties are orange or red. Its stem is rough and hairy while the leaves large and rough with coarse jagged edges. Sunflowers typically grow to between one and a half and three and a half metres, with some giant variants reaching up to eight metres. Habitat Helianthus originated in the Americas, where Native Americans grew it for years as a source of food. In line with its original habitat, it requires hot and dry conditions to thrive. Availability Sunflower seeds should be sown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil that contains heavy mulch. They need full sun to grow properly and de...

  Sedum Sedums are varieties of perennial flowering herbs and shrubs commonly known as stonecrops. They are abundant in the northern hemisphere and its small, usually pink flowers are known to attract butterflies and insects. Description Sedum typically has thick stems, succulent leaves and flower heads that bud early and physically resemble broccoli. The flowers open in the autumn and tend to be mostly pink and mauve but can also be white, blue and yellow. Some varieties of sedum have deep purple, almost black, foliage. Others have grey-green leaves that turn pink in autumn, or may just consist of whorls of stamens in a pot. Habitat Sedum is native to countries across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe and America. They are very hardy plants and thrive throughout the northern hemisphere in mountains, deserts and meadows. Sedum even grows on sand dunes along coastal regions. Availability Sedum cuttings are available all year round. They are used widely to plant roofs with a ...

  Rudbekia Commonly known as the Coneflower, the Rudbekia was given its name by Carl Linnaeus, who pioneered the naming of flowers. He named the flower after Olaus Rudbeck, a well-known Swedish botanist. Description These flowers have large heads usually yellow in colour. They have dark, domed centres. They greatly resemble daisies, although they have larger yellow petals. The dark centres are the root of another common nickname for these flowers – Black-eyed Susan. Habitat Native to North America, these flowers grow best in well-drained soil and sunlight is essential to their survival. Availability It is best to plant Rudbekia in spring and summer, though they can be planted in early autumn if the climate is quite mild. The best planting time is in the spring once the frozen winter ground has started to warm up. Planting at this time is more likely to provide summer blooms. Species Rudbekia are part of the Asteracaea family and there are some very well-known varieties. Such as the...

Strelitzia The evergreen Strelitzia is commonly known as the Bird of Paradise plant. This is due to the bright colours and pointed petals of its flowers, which resemble a native bird species. Description Its silvery-green leaves are large, between 30 to 200 centimetres long, 10 to 80 centimetres broad and similar in shape to a banana leaf. The arrow-like orange flowers have three erect white petals as well as other deep-blue, almost purple ones. The flowers of the Strelitzia are pollinated by bees and sunbirds, which are attracted by the nectar. Habitat The Strelitzia is native to South Africa but is also found in Swaziland and the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. It grows well in cool, moist mountainous forests rich in leaf litter. Availability The Strelitzia can flower throughout the year and is propagated by division of the underground rhizome during repotting. It can also be grown from seed. After germination, plant the seedlings in well-drained soil and accustom them to full sunligh...

  Ranunculus Pronounced ran-UN-kew-lus. The Latin name ranunculus means “little frog”. Description They have tuberous roots and hollow stems and come in an array of colours including yellow, white, red, pink, orange, and and copper, with dark or yellow centres. Habitat It is native to the Middle East, hence their alternative name ‘Turban Buttercup’. Species This flower is a member of the Ranunculaceae family, which is also the family of the buttercup. Ranunculus is also a cousin of the Marsh Marigold. Care Tips Remove all foliage, recut stems and change water regularly. The stems are inclined to buckle. If you don’t want them curvy, insert a flower wire to keep them upright. Did You Know? In Asia mythology, a story tells of an Asian prince who gave his name to this flower, which grows naturally in swampy ground. The prince loved the open country and sang delightful songs in the presence of nymphs. He did not have the courage to declare his love to them and so after his de...

  Rose A rose is a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. They form a group of plants that can be erect shrubs, climbing, or trailing, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Roses are  erect, climbing, or trailing shrubs , the stems of which are usually copiously armed with prickles of various shapes and sizes, commonly called thorns. The leaves are alternate and pinnately compound (i.e., feather-formed), usually with oval leaflets that are sharply toothed. The rose is a woody perennial that was originally from China but is now grown across the world. It is characterised by wide range of colours and sizes. Description Roses are multi-petal flowers available in an array of colours. Some varieties are known for their prickles along the stems of the plant, which are used to deter predators. Many species are now cultivated although ther...

  Mughal Garden Open For Public: आज से आम लोगों के लिए खुला मुगल गार्डन, जानें टाइमिंग New Delhi:  The iconic Mughal Garden at the heart of the President's Estate will be opened to the public.   नई दिल्ली:  खूबसूरत फूलों को देखने के शौकीन और नैचुरल ब्यूटी को चाहने वाले लोगों के लिए देश की राष्ट्रीय राजधानी से अच्छी खबर आई है.  फरवरी से राष्ट्रपति भवन में बने मुगल गार्डन (Mughal Garden Open For Public) को आम लोगों के लिए खोल. मुगल गार्डन कोरोना (Coronavirus) की वजह से पिछले करीब 11 महीने से ज्यादा समय से आम लोगों को बंद था. बता दें कि दिल्ली में बना मुगल गार्डन (Mughal Garden) अलग-अलग प्रजाति के सुंदर फूलों की वजह से प्रसिद्ध है. दूर-दूर से लोग मुगल गार्डन में इन्हें देखने आते हैं. यहां का सौंदर्य लोगों के आकर्षण का केंद्र है. जान लें कि मुगल गार्डन 15 एकड़ के क्षेत्र में फैला हुआ है. मुगल गार्डन राष्ट्रपति भवन परिसर में बना हुआ है. Powered by @AnandDewangan

  Traders dump unsold stock of vegetables, flowers on the road                 Traders dumping unsold flowers on the road at Koyambedu wholesale market complex on Tuesday. They say there has been a 30% drop in demand in Koyambedu With slump in demand, about 10% of the vegetables and flowers at the Koyambedu wholesale market was wasted. While some traders dump the unsold stock on the roads inside the market, some sent the stock to the bio methanation plant. On an average, the market gets 400-500 truckloads of vegetables every day. Wholesalers said sales had dropped by 20%-30% as it was not a festival season and there were very few functions such as weddings organised now. Most vegetables sold between ₹20 and ₹30 a kg except for a few like carrot, which is priced ₹50 to ₹60 a kg at the wholesale market.  S. Chandran, president, Koyambedu Market Licensed Merchants’ Association, said the demand from commercial estab...

  Man delivering flowers attacks woman in her Buckhead home A woman said a flower delivery man attacked her inside her Buckhead home. The woman claims he used a Taser on her. She is sharing security footage of the attack in hopes of helping other women. ATLANTA - Sabrina Wynn shared a home surveillance video on social media of the man she said attacked her after delivering flowers to her Buckhead residence. The 32-year-old mother of two said she was sharing her story to alert other women.  The Atlanta resident told FOX 5's Deidra Dukes she is still concerned for her safety a month after the frightening encounter. Wynn said the man knocked on the door of her home on the 900 block of Canterbury Lane in northeast Atlanta , with flowers in hand, the morning of August 11. He asked if she was Sabrina and told her he had a flower delivery for her. "He said he can bring them in to lay the flowers down, they were pretty heavy.  I said, ‘Yes,’" said Wynn. "He c...

  Flowers lure pollinating bees, says study bumblebees were drawn to synthetic flowers designed to generate the same kind of ultraviolet rings, Hundreds of flower species have evolved the ability to project ethereal halos of blue light invisible to humans in order to lure pollinating bees, researchers have found. In laboratory experiments, bumblebees were drawn to synthetic flowers designed to generate the same kind of ultraviolet rings, they reported in the journal Nature. “The effect occurs in the ultraviolet part of the optical spectrum that we cannot see,” said co-author Ullrich Steiner, a researcher at the Adolphe Merkle Institute in Fribourg, Switzerland. “But bees can.” Researchers were surprised by the results. To start with, the nano-scale plant architecture — arranged like packets of dry spaghetti — producing these blue halos appears haphazard, and varies significantly from flower to flower. “We had always assumed that the disorder we saw in our petal surfaces was ju...

  Indian Guy Clicks Amazing Pic Of A Sunbird Bathing Inside A Flower Petal Cameras have evolved dramatically over the last decade. If you were born in the 90s, you can understand the transition cameras have undergone in recent years - what was once thought unachievable on a giant camera can now be achieved on your smartphone - and this story of a crimson songbird is testimony to the same.  While the traditional camera industry may be struggling to keep up with smartphone cameras, an Indian photographer's work highlights wonders of the world that incisive photography is able to capture . A SONGBIRD BATHING IN A BANANA FLOWER PETAL A post shared by Rahul Singh ( @rahulsinghclicks )

  Claremont Flower Show still popular, but organisers hoping to attract a new generation of exhibitors   Josef Neuschwanger and Sister Frances McShane prepare their exhibits for the Claremont Spring Flower Show. Key points : The Claremont Flower Show has been running almost continuously since the end of World War II There are concerns about the future of flower shows, with exhibitors getting older and gardens getting smaller Hobart Horticultural Society president Andrea Gerrard says flower shows are a chance to share flowers with others When Josef Neuschwanger found himself looking after the garden owned by his then parents-in-law, he thought he had better learn a thing or two about camellias. "It had 160-odd camellias in it … I didn't know anything about them," Mr Neuschwanger said. It was the start of a love affair with the flowering shrubs. Mr Neuschwanger now has 173 camellias in his own garden, and has been a regular exhibitor at the Claremont Flower Sh...