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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Nothing says love like chemicals': Valentine's roses often covered in pesticides, testing finds

Valentine's Day roses sold in Europe are heavily contaminated with multiple pesticide residues, including banned neurological and reproductive toxins, posing health and environmental risks.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

How roses evolved to become the flower of Valentine's Day

Roses evolved from humble yellow, five-petaled ancestors 35 million years ago and were bred into modern hybrid tea varieties prized for beauty and medicinal value.
Agriculture
fromTasting Table
4 months ago

Don't Toss Those Banana Peels: Use Them To Give New Life To Your Rose Bushes - Tasting Table

Banana peels supply potassium and magnesium that strengthen rose stems, improve buds and foliage, and enrich garden soil when composted or incorporated into soil.
fromApartment Therapy
7 months ago

Fans Are Begging to 'Get on the List' for These Martha Stewart-Approved Roses

The Martha Rose, described as a sturdy bush with large, abundant flowers, has a light scent of citrus and honeysuckle, making it ideal for smaller gardens.
Agriculture
fromApartment Therapy
9 months ago

My Grandpa's Trick to Healthy Roses Can Be Found in the Produce Aisle

My favorite has to be his ingenious way of giving his roses a little boost. Of everything he grew, his roses are what he was most passionate about.
Everyday cooking
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