When The First Flower Bloomed! | Eons • PBS

We finally know what Earth’s first flower looked like. More here: http://bit.ly/2hkNihr | Seeker by The Verge

Spring is on the way! 🌸💕👏 But to get those beautiful blooms, it’s time to start your seeds! Psst… my SEED SALE LAUNCHES February 15th! You’ll be able to grab stunning varieties like Rose Gold Rudbeckia, Pastel Zinnias, Salmon Poppies, Earl Grey Larkspur, Apricot Peach Strawflowers, Blush Corn Cockle, and more! When should you start your seeds? 1️⃣ Look up your last average frost date. 2️⃣ Count 8 weeks before—that’s your transplanting date. 3️⃣ Count another 6-8 weeks back—that’s your seed-st

WATCH: Meet the world’s first “flower grandpa.” http://on.today.com/2fst9om | Today Show

There’s not a ton of greenery to work with in early spring—but flowering branches and those first fresh green twigs? Total bouquet gold. ✨ If you’ve ever tucked apple blossoms or lilac into a spring bouquet and watched them wilt within a day… this tip’s for you. Woody stems can struggle to hydrate in the vase unless you help them out. After your regular angled cut, slice up into the base of the stem about 1–2 inches. This opens up more surface area and helps the stem take up water, so your branc