Monday, February 13, 2012

Valentines Day: Science and Flowers

"Solitude" winner of 1993 Americana rose competition

Scientists report that women and men who receive flowers smile more, talk more and stand closer together than when given a gift of fruit, pens, or candles. And, the more flowers they get, the more smiles. “Our hypothesis,” said a Rutgers researcher, “is that flowers are exploiting an emotional niche "they induce positive emotions so we take care of them. In that sense they're like dogs. They are the pets of the plant world.” 

Here is a flower for you that won’t wilt or fade.

Happy Valentines Day!
Wild roses

2 comments:

Sally Ferguson said...

I prune roses in Fernbank's garden in the spring and summer - and
agree with the science: they are the pets of the natural world.

Thank you and Happy Valentines Day to you, too.

See you soon,
Sally

Waseem said...

like the blog and all the pictures....It looks beautiful.


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