Woman gets $4k quote for wedding flowers, so takes matters into own hands
The bride-to-be's DIY approach encourages a more hands-on and personalized take on a celebration often ruled by high costs.
Darwin's 'abominable mystery' haunts new plant tree of life
Darwin was once flummoxed as to how so many flowering plants evolved, but researchers may have finally cracked the code.
Everyone obsessed with dog who stops to smell the flowers: "Precious"
Experts say that just 20 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to an hour's walk in terms of enrichment for your dog.
Woman sends dad flowers after heart attack—Stunned at card sent with them
Anne sent an "all pink floral arrangement" to her father and even paid an extra $5 for the card that accompanied it. It certainly raised a smile.
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Parts of the US may see "devastating" plant changes
Americans could see plants faring differently in their gardens, with hardiness levels changing due to global warming.
Woman hyping up "dramatic" flowers has internet in stitches
The TikToker was concerned that the bunch of tulips she had just bought seemed so sad.
"Supercharged" flowers blooming after California's atmospheric river
The brilliant yellow flowers are blooming near Death Valley, the driest (and hottest) place in North America.
Miley Cyrus meme takes off online after Grammys backlash
Following Cyrus' first-ever Grammy win on Sunday, social media users poked fun at some of her rivals.
Miley Cyrus' Grammys performance sparks backlash
Cyrus' "awkward" Grammys performance is being savaged online, with users describing the act as "bad" and "forced."
Princess Charlotte's sweet Christmas gesture caught on camera
Princess Charlotte found her cousin in need of encouragement during the royal family's annual Christmas Day walk to church.
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Flower thought to be extinct suddenly found growing in road
The last official sighting of the flower was in 1981.
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Ancient Maya kings may have already told us how to solve our water crisis
The ancient people used aquatic plants and flowers to filter and clean the water in their reservoirs—something that may be worth trying nowadays.
'Most romantic' cat bringing flowers to her owner hailed relationship goals
Several TikTok users swooned over the feline's gesture in the viral clip, with one writing she must have been thinking "my mom would probably like this."
Princess Charlotte's "adorable" flower moment shared by fans
A clip of Charlotte being presented with her own bouquet of flowers on Christmas Day 2019 has gone viral on TikTok.
Wedding couple's fresh twist on old tradition sparks debate: "Nightmare"
One person felt the approach left guests "confused," while another thought "the need to be funny" was distracting from the ceremony.
Prince Harry's emotional floral tribute for Princess Diana resurfaces
Prince Harry laid flowers for his mother 20 years after walking behind her coffin aged 12 during her 1997 funeral.
Woman who ordered poppies from flower company left howling at what arrived
Sarah Hollingsworth was initially confused at the flowers that arrived—until she spotted the "googly eyes."
How Queen Elizabeth II's coronation dress featured secret good luck charm
The late queen's dress featured an easily missed embroidered detail, a royal fashion expert has highlighted on TikTok.
Sleepy dog singing along to Miley Cyrus' "Flowers" in car delights internet
"She felt that in her soul," one user said. "Miley Cyrus should absolutely see this. This is epic," another said.
California superbloom captured in stunning photos and videos
California's deserts are seeing vibrant displays of colourful poppies and other wildflowers following a particularly wet winter.
California tourists threatened with arrest for visiting super bloom flowers
The California Parks and Recreation Department said the vibrantly colored wildflowers, which haven't bloomed in excess since 2019, will be better than normal.
Why this year's superbloom looks better than ever
California is seeing a spectacular superbloom, with poppies carpeting Lancaster in Northern Los Angeles.
Why spring is arriving earlier
Data shows that, across the U.S. East Coast, plants are displaying their leaves and flowers up to 20 days earlier than usual.
Wedding guest slammed for sabotaging bride's bouquet toss: "Audible gasp"
Reddit users weren't impressed by the behavior, suggesting the person ruined a perfect photo opportunity.
Valentine's Day traditions: Why chocolates, roses and cards are important
The practice of exchanging "valentines" goes back to the Middle Ages.
Bride "undermining" her friend's floral arrangements at wedding applauded
"OP is definitely coming off a little self-center(piece)d!" one user joked.
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How will 2023 compare to the great California superbloom of 2019?
California has seen historic rainfall sweeping across the state recently, meaning parts of it could be in for a particularly stunning "superbloom."
Historic California rain could bring one of the best superblooms for years
Botanist Nick Jensen told Newsweek that this year, the superbloom could be "really spectacular" in some places.
Pollen extracted from flower encased in amber 40 million years ago
The ancient specimen is the largest known amber-preserved flower fossil to date.
Miley Cyrus releasing music on ex Liam Hemsworth's birthday sparks debate
"Why is she still giving him the time of the day?" one person asked on Twitter.