Tulip Heaven at Longwood Gardens, Pennsylvania ~
<The Tulip was actually originally a wild flower growing in Central Asia. It was first cultivated by the Turks as early as 1000AD. Mania in Turkey struck in the 16th century, at the time of the Ottoman Empire, when the Sultan demanded cultivation of particular blooms for his pleasure.>
Photo Credit: Scott Hummel #Flowers#Tulips#Garden#Gardening#Photography
A lovely close up of one of my Orchids. I only have two, but I love them immensely. Such an incredible gift from nature! Take some time to appreciate the flowers of the earth. They always make you smile!
Here’s why we should stop weeding. "Many of our weeds are intricate parts of the food web. They flower at the right time of year to be important sources of pollen and nectar for pollinators, and their leaves, roots and seeds act as larval food for other insects."