Fertilization of ovules and the initiation of seed development lead to hormone production that triggers fruit development. Consequently, fruits usually contain seeds, but seeds can form without fertilization (parthenogenesis), and fruits can develop without seeds (parthenocarpy). Many fruits that are cooked or eaten as part of a main course are usually classed as vegetables. This […]

1.A correct choice of a place. If you are going to create a new flower bed, try to choose well shined place for it. Though among perennial plants there are plants which feel good even in a deep shade, you will have much wider choice of plants for your garden if the place for a […]

Tulips are early bloomers, flowering in early spring, mid-season bloomers, or late bloomers. Late bloomers are the largest group, with the widest range of growth habits and colors. Tulips flourish in any good soil but, like roses, do best in well-drained loam. The bulbs are planted in autumn at depths of 6 or more inches. […]

Type:  Perennial Flower Species:  70 Height:  5 – 20 Growing:  Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, China Flowers:  White, Red, Blue, Yellow Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Magnoliophyta Order:  Asparagales, Liliales Family:  Iridaceae Genus:  Crocus

Type:  Annual Flower, Perennial Flower Species:  12 – 20 Height:  5 – 18 cm Growing:  Iran Flowers:  Yellow Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids Order:  Asterales Family:  Asteraceae Genus:  Calendula

Type:  Perennial Flower Species:  200 – 300 Height:   30 – 90 Growing:  North America Flowers: Blue, Purple, White, Red Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Magnoliophyta Order:  Asparagales Family:  Iridaceae Genus:  Iris

Type:  Annual Flower Species:  40 Height:   0.5 – 1.5 Growing:  Asia, Europe, North America Flowers:  Yellow, White, Red Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Magnoliophyta Order:  Saxifragales Family:  Paeoniaceae Genus:  Peony

Type:  Perennial Flowers Species:  1500 Height:  30 – 90 Growing:  Central America, Africa, Asia, South America Flowers:  White, Pink Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Magnoliophyta Order:  Cucurbitales Family:  Begoniaceae Genus:  Begonia

Although found all over the world, roses grow best in mild climates, such as southern France and the U.S. Pacific coast. Roses excellent growth in many different kinds of soil and climate is a result of the availability of myriad cultivars. A rose garden should be protected from cold wind and be exposed to sunlight […]

Type:  Perennial Flower Species:  250 Height:   1 – 2 Growing:  Europe, Asia, North America Flowers:  Red, Blue, Purple Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Angiosperms, Monocots Order:  Asparagales Family:  Iridaceae Genus:  Gladiolus

Type:  Annual Flower Species:  50 – 100 Height:   40 – 80 Growing:  Europe, North America Flowers:  White, Yellow Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Angiosperms, Monocots Order:  Asparagales Family:  Amaryllidaceae Genus:  Narcissus

Europe produces about 19 percent of the world’s grains eaten by humans or livestock and almost 24 percent of the world’s coarse grains (barley, rye, oats). Most of all these grains are grown in Russia. Half the world’s potatoes are grown in Europe, the Russian Federation grows the largest share. Europe also grows half of […]

Type:  Perennial Flowers Species:  175 Height:  60 – 90 cm Growing:  Europa, Asia, North America Flowers:  White, Purple, Blue, Pink Kingdom:  Plantae Unranked:  Angiosperms, Eudicots, Asterids Order:  Asterales Family:  Asteraceae Genus:  Aster

The primary threat to the health of forests around the world comes from humans. As human populations grow, three types of pressure are placed on forests. First, forests are cleared to provide land for agriculture or for the construction of new homes. This process has occurred almost continuously in the temperate regions for thousands of […]