Tag: flowers
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The Stunning Cherry Blossoms and Nemophila Flowers Bloom in Japan
Hundreds of thousands of people visit Japan each year. And thousands of them visit for the Cherry Blossoms. Not just for the Cherry Blossoms, but they are an absolute sight to behold. Japanese photographer Puraten10 recently showcased this fact when he posted a series of landscape shots featuring cherry blossom (aka sakura) trees blooming next to…
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These Spectacular Night Sky Petunias Look Like They Hold the Galaxy in Their Petals
In recent years, there's been a big trend in the gardening world to purchase plants that are multi purpose (eg: grafted fruit trees that fruit several different types of fruit on the same tree) or downright beautiful. One such example of this latter category is the Night Sky Petunia, which has an iridescent purple bloom…
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Rare Monkey Orchids to Celebrate the Year of the Monkey
To celebrate the Year of the Monkey, which officially commences on February 8th, 2016, the Aquamarine Fukushima in Japan has opened a spectacular exhibit featuring the extremely rare Monkey Orchid. “Can a flower look like a monkey?” we hear you ask. Look at the photos below and we think you will conclude they definitely can!…
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Flowers Spill Out of a Huge Tube of Paint in France
In a spectacular installation in France, orange marigolds are squeezed out of a giant tube of paint. If you are in France over the weekend, be sure to check it out in the public park in Boulogne-sur-Mer. The flower tube is accompanied by a large picture frame that is also filled with blooms. (h/t StreetArt Germany) And don’t forget,…
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Adopt a Scorpion or Cockroach for Your Ex this Valentines Day!
Instead of hoping that low-life ex gets his or her just deserts, why not be proactive about that messy breakup? Do something for them – and yourself – this Valentine’s Day. San Francisco Zoo is giving you the opportunity, with hissing cockroaches and scorpions up for adoption in your ex’s name. For just a small donation (between $US25 and…
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Amazing Aerial Tour of Tulip Fields in the Netherlands
The Netherlands is world-famous for their tulip fields. Every year from March to May the Dutch countryside transforms into a sea of colour. According to Nat Geo, the first tulip was planted in Dutch soil in 1593, and it has become a national symbol ever since. In the series below you will find incredible photographs taken…
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10 Reasons Valentine’s Day Is Better When You’re Single
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, many of you will be stressing about what to give that special someone to show them how much you love them. A dozen red roses? Diamonds? Chocolates? The list goes on and one. When February 14 rolls around, many of you won’t be stressed at all… because believe…