The World from PRX

flowers

A biting midge pollinates a cacao flower on the Goodman Cacao Estate in Killaloe, Australia.
Food
Giant chocolate industry depends on tiny insects for survival
An orchid plant at Green Circle Growers in Oberlin, Ohio.
Environment
This Ohio greenhouse is taking cues on growing orchids from the masters — the Dutch
Nymphaea thermarum
Conflict & Justice
The world’s smallest water lily was stolen from London’s Kew Gardens
Business, Economics and Jobs
California’s immigrant farmers squeezed by Silicon Valley success
Health & Medicine
Medical myths debunked
Business, Economics and Jobs
Growing hope in New Orleans
Arts, Culture & Media
The Amazon Water Lily, Queen Victoria and the British Empire
Creating Tulips
Scientist Discovers New Stinky Flower Species
Cherry Blossom Birthday
Legend of the Poinsettia
Emerging Science Note/Stinky Bloom
Garden Spot: Garlic
The Living on Earth Almanac
Growing Hope in New Orleans
Disappearing Wildflowers
Emerging Science Note/Poppies
Legend of the Poinsettia
The Living on Earth Almanac
Arts, Culture & Media
A ‘Corpse Flower’ with the Smell of Death
Global Politics
Geo Quiz
Environment
Growing Hope in New Orleans