(Natural News) From spring through summer, both bumblebees and honeybees can be observed visiting the same flowers. Yet interestingly enough, these two bee species do not compete with each other for resources. And scientists know why. In a study published early this month, researchers at the Laboratory of Apiculture and Social Insects (LASI) at England’s University of […]

(Natural News) Scientists have found that a compound from daffodils can help people experience lucid dreams more frequently. In a study published in the journal PLOS ONE, U.S. researchers showed the effects of galantamine — a plant compound used to treat Alzheimer’s disease — can enhance brain function through acetylcholinesterase inhibition (AChEI). “[Galantamine] substantially increases the frequency […]

(Natural News) If you want your home garden to thrive, learn how to naturally attract beneficial bugs. One way to do this is by planting bug-friendly flowers. (h/t to EcoWatch.com) Create the right habitat for beneficial insects Not all insects are bad for your crops. While some insects feed on and destroy your plants, other bugs will feed […]

(Natural News) A thriving garden is the crowning glory of any homestead. However, this incredible achievement can be marred by the presence of pests like mosquitoes. Thankfully, you can keep your home garden mosquito-free by planting natural insect-repellent plants. (h/t to HomesteadSurvivalSite.com) What diseases do mosquitoes spread? Mosquitoes in general only live up to a week, […]

(Natural News) Beekeepers are not the only ones who benefit from making bees more welcome in the garden or yard. By cultivating the appropriate types of flowering plants during each season, people will help support the populations of wild bees that live in urban and suburban areas. Both natural and agricultural ecosystems depend on the […]

(Natural News) Colorful flowers can brighten up any garden, but did you know that certain edible blossoms offer various health benefits? For example, beautiful flowers like lavender and pansies can be used to make nutritious beverages and dishes. Use the edible blossoms included in the list below to add unique colors and flavors to your meals. Borage Borage, […]

(Natural News) The next time you want to “say it with flowers,” you may want to think twice. While bouquets are considered a heartfelt symbol of love and affection all around the world, new research revealed that they could be more harmful than they appear. A recent study published in NeuroToxicology found that cut flowers used in […]

(Natural News) Roses are red, violets are blue — and one special rose can make your skin brand-new. That’s what the team from Woosuk University and Dankook University, South Korea suggests in their study published in the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology. In their study, they indicated that a compound in the Damask rose (Rosa × damascena) has anti-aging properties and […]

(Natural News) The shrubby bushclover (Lespedeza bicolor) can be viewed as either an ornamental or invasive plant, depending on where you’re from. A less common perspective is that it can be a medicinal plant. According to Dr. Sami Ullah, an assistant professor in the University of Peshawar‘s Botany department, this plant is worth keeping a […]

(Natural News) Waking up to the sweet smell of roses on your bedside table, and stepping into water with fragrant rose petals strewn all over the bathtub is sheer bliss. Sadly, these days could be a thing of the past, if we don’t stop air pollution in its tracks. The flowers’ fragrant language is in […]