The Bizarre Beauty of the Corpse Flower

A rare corpse flower will bloom in upstate New York. True to its name, the plant is expected to unleash a stench like rotting flesh. Affectionately called “Wee Stinky,” this corpse flower lives in a greenhouse at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. Horticulturists at the school, who have been preparing for the plant to bloom […]

Flowers That Keep Away Bugs

Planting flowers that repel insects can be a lovely and natural way to keep a healthy lawn and garden. Certain blooms use their scent to repel specific kinds of insect pests, like aphids, mosquitoes and beetles. Organic gardeners often plant flowers that repel bugs near their vegetables. Insect-repelling flowers are safer for pets and children […]