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🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

These 5 perennials are the first to travel to the flowerbed in spring: they are not afraid of early planting

Early spring often sees the sale of perennials at garden centers, which can be planted despite low temperatures.

Mar 22 • 15:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Purple Flowers on the Gulghundi Hill: Afghanistan's Transient Spring

The article describes the brief yet beautiful blooming of purple flowers on Gulghundi Hill in Afghanistan, attracting visitors seeking tranquility amidst ongoing challenges.

Mar 21 • 04:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Windowsills look lovely' with £32 Dunelm spring decoration at lowest price ever

Dunelm is offering a spring decoration, an artificial floral arrangement, at a record low price of £32, appealing to customers looking to brighten their homes.

Mar 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The meaning of gifting yellow flowers this March 21

Gifting yellow flowers has become a popular tradition on March 21 in Latin America, with roots in cultural references and contemporary practices, especially in connection with the arrival of spring.

Mar 21 • 02:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Vet issues spring warning for dog owners over potentially fatal danger

A vet warns dog owners to be cautious during spring as certain flowers can be harmful to dogs.

Mar 20 • 11:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gardeners urged to plant tall flower before March ends to add colour to borders

Gardeners are encouraged to plant a specific tall flower by the end of March to enhance their gardens and attract pollinators.

Mar 19 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Plant will make flowers flourish until end of summer if you sow them now

A gardening expert recommends sowing Nigellas this spring for a vibrant summer bloom.

Mar 19 • 04:04 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Historical Gardens: Spring Awakening at Schloss Schleißheim

The Schloss Schleißheim estate in Germany is being prepared for spring with the planting of colorful flowers as part of a seasonal restoration effort.

Mar 15 • 15:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Children in the Mountains Offer Flowers at Doorsteps, Learn Why Phooldei is Celebrated?

The Phooldei Festival, celebrated in Uttarakhand, India, marks the arrival of spring and is characterized by children offering flowers at the doorsteps of their homes.

Mar 15 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Make daffodils last 'three times longer' with 1 simple switch when buying

A tip shared by a savvy shopper reveals that one simple switch when purchasing daffodils can make them last three times longer, helping consumers save money.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dunelm's 'charming' £18 spring decoration 'looks so lovely' on windowsills

Dunelm introduces a vibrant artificial sunflower bouquet in a wooden pot, ideal for brightening up windowsills this spring.

Mar 13 • 08:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deadly Beauty: The Romantic Gesture Can Have Very Dangerous Effects

Certain beautiful flowers can be toxic, posing risks especially to children and pets.

Mar 13 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Crying birds and early flowers against the sun. What happens in nature during spring?

The arrival of spring in Latvia is marked by various indicators, including increased bird activity and blooming flowers, influenced by temperature and daylight changes.

Mar 13 • 03:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: Snowdrops and Graves. The Old Jewish Cemetery in Plzeň is Illuminated by Spring Flowers

The article describes the blooming of snowdrops at the old Jewish cemetery in Plzeň, showcasing the contrast between nature and the solemnity of the graves.

Mar 10 • 11:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Spring is coming! Can you identify all the flowers that adorn parks and meadows?

A quiz has been introduced to test knowledge of the names of various flowers that will appear in parks and meadows as spring approaches in Czechia.

Mar 10 • 04:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Monty Don's crucial six-word pruning rule that prevents gardening mistake

Gardening expert Monty Don shares a six-word rhyme to guide gardeners on when to prune to avoid damaging spring flowers.

Mar 9 • 07:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Name That Brings Such Joy: ‘Plum Blossom’ Comes Early

Visitors are flocking to the plum blossom forest in Jinju, South Korea, as the flowers bloom early this year, bringing joy and anticipation for spring.

Mar 8 • 22:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The generational change does not diminish the joy of giving flowers on March 8th

Residents celebrate International Women's Day on March 8th by gifting flowers, a tradition that continues even with younger generations.

Mar 8 • 14:34 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hooray, it's spring! The time of the garden has arrived

The article celebrates the arrival of spring and the excitement of gardening and growing various flowers and crops.

Mar 8 • 00:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Accessories for Spring: Early Bloomers

A floral studio's owner shares her early morning routine and the importance of selecting flowers fresh from the market.

Mar 7 • 12:49 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The second life of bulb flowers

The article discusses how to care for and potentially replant bulb flowers as winter ends and spring approaches.

Mar 6 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Garden: Spring Has Finally Arrived!

The article celebrates the arrival of spring in Germany, highlighting various early blooming flowers that signify the season's transition.

Mar 5 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

The 8 Ideal Flowering Plants for Your Terrace or Garden for Spring

The article provides a guide on eight ideal flowering plants perfect for terraces and gardens in spring.

Mar 3 • 23:13 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Active planting of spring and summer flowers in flower gardens

Despite a long and cold winter, flower gardening activities have resumed energetically with the arrival of warm weather coinciding with planting season.

Mar 3 • 19:35 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Spring for Flower and Vegetable Growers Has Begun

The spring planting season for flower and vegetable growers has arrived in Estonia, with greenhouse cucumber plants already blooming and flower seedlings ready to be transplanted into heated greenhouses.

Mar 2 • 16:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Next’s colourful £20 striped vase is hailed ‘perfect for spring flowers’ by shoppers

Next has launched a vibrant £20 striped vase that has received positive feedback from shoppers for its suitability for spring flowers.

Mar 2 • 10:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Plant 1 flower in March so it blooms and thrives all through end of summer

A gardening expert recommends planting Nigella flowers in March to ensure vibrant summer blooms and their utility as cut flowers for arrangements.

Mar 1 • 05:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The inaccessibly part at Prague Castle opens an exhibition called Early Spring. It connects flowers with contemporary art

A new exhibition titled 'Early Spring' at Prague Castle is showcasing the relationship between flowers and contemporary art.

Feb 27 • 14:26 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

This is what 55 thousand tulips look like in one garden. The Dutch celebrate spring in style

A spectacular display of 55,000 tulips in a Dutch garden marks the arrival of spring, showcasing the country's famed floral culture.

Feb 26 • 12:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

UK set for 'explosion' of spring colour - but it'll get colder first after hottest day of year

The UK experienced its hottest February day this year at Kew Gardens, but cooler temperatures are expected to follow ahead of a vibrant spring bloom.

Feb 26 • 01:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Four flowers to plant in your garden now for 'serious' spring colour

An expert recommends four standout flowers for spring gardening to enhance color and attract pollinators.

Feb 25 • 10:29 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

PHOTO: Spring is experimenting, crocuses and jasmine are blooming. Snowdrops cannot be missing

The article discusses the early signs of spring in Czechia, highlighting the blooming of crocuses and jasmine, and the significance of snowdrops in the season.

Feb 24 • 08:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This historic garden in Srinagar blossoms with almond flowers in March!

Srinagar's historic garden, Badamwari, transforms into a vibrant paradise with blooming almond flowers every March, attracting numerous tourists.

Feb 23 • 12:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Spring Arrives Before the Spring Breeze: Hwanggeumbich's Gardening Diary

Gardeners at the Cheonripoh Arboretum eagerly document the early blooming flowers of spring, especially the snowdrop, which is resilient against harsh cold.

Feb 22 • 10:41 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Snowdrops summon spring and some cost hundreds of thousands

Snowdrops, a flower signifying spring, are highly valued, with some varieties fetching prices in the hundreds of thousands.

Feb 21 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

In Summers, Yellow Hibiscus Flowers Will Bring Spring to the Balcony, Affordable Plants Available Here

The article discusses the availability and care of yellow hibiscus plants that can enhance the aesthetic of homes during summer months while being easy to maintain.

Feb 21 • 06:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Weekend Weather Calling for Spring Flowers…Daytime High of 18 Degrees, Beware of Temperature Differences

The weather forecast for Saturday indicates a warm day with temperatures reaching up to 18 degrees Celsius, but people should be aware of significant temperature fluctuations.

Feb 21 • 00:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Rose plants will give you an ‘abundance of blooms’ if you do 1 simple thing before spring

The article discusses the importance of pruning rose plants in late winter to ensure abundant blooms in spring and summer, according to gardening expert Madison Moulton.

Feb 18 • 04:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Perfect' Cotswolds walk is so pretty it's like stepping into Jane Austen novel

A picturesque walking route in the Cotswolds, heralded as reminiscent of a Jane Austen novel, becomes a perfect spot for enjoying early spring flowers such as snowdrops.

Feb 16 • 12:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gardening expert names 5 February plants for 'best-looking' garden

A gardening expert recommends five plants to sow in February for a vibrant spring garden.

Feb 9 • 11:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Roses ‘need’ you to do simple 10-second task in February for bigger and better flowers

Expert William Mitchell emphasizes the importance of performing a simple February task to ensure healthier and more vibrant blooms for roses.

Feb 9 • 04:17 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Simple tips, big impact: how to refresh your home with just a few details for spring

The article offers practical tips for refreshing home decor to embrace the spring season and combat winter blues.

Feb 6 • 14:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Snow-Capped Hira Mountains, Spring Nearby: Early Blooming Rapeseed Flowers in Full Bloom by Lake Biwa

In Shiga Prefecture's Moriyama City, early-blooming rapeseed flowers, known as Kanzaki Hanana, are in full bloom at Nagisa Park, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic contrast with the snow-capped Hira Mountains.

Feb 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

The flower given for Women's Day has already arrived at Jelačić Square

The first mimosa flowers, symbolic in the fight against cervical cancer, have appeared for sale in Zagreb, heralding the arrival of spring.

Jan 13 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Spring Announces Itself in January: The Hazel Blooms Too Early

The hazel has started to bloom unusually early in Germany, with 14% of phenological observers reporting hazel flowers, a trend attributed to climate change and having significant implications for allergy sufferers.

Jan 7 • 06:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Spring Heralds: First Primroses Bloom in Samobor

The first primroses have announced the arrival of spring in Samobor, adding a splash of color to the winter days.

Jan 4 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Gardeners urged to do one job now to ensure spring flowers bloom as 'it's not too late'

Gardening expert Pollyanna Wilkinson advises that gardeners should take specific actions before December ends to ensure their flowers bloom in spring, despite the winter season.

Dec 27 • 12:06 UTC

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