Nature Journal

Exploring Floral Symmetry

As nature's most vibrant creations, flowers showcase an array of colors, shapes, and patterns. One of the most intriguing features of different flower varieties is the unique shapes and arrangements of their petals. Despite the vast number of plant species, common patterns emerge, offering a glimpse into the intricate design and evolution of flowers. Although… Continue reading Exploring Floral Symmetry

Gardening

It’s Spring: Let the Gardening Season Begin!

This week, spring 2024 has officially begun. In many ways, I view spring as the start of a new year. Setting new year's resolutions in January, in the dark of winter, has never been too effective for me, even though I have some casual thoughts about what I would like in the new year ahead.… Continue reading It’s Spring: Let the Gardening Season Begin!

Gardening

Houseplants: A Winter Alternative to Outdoor Gardening

For gardeners who live in a colder climate, winter can be a challenging time of year, particularly when the garden is covered in deep snow and spring comes late. As a way to keep up with some aspects of gardening through the winter, I have started to spend more time caring for houseplants over the… Continue reading Houseplants: A Winter Alternative to Outdoor Gardening