How to Draw a Strawberry
The strawberry in its wild form has been eaten by people for centuries; it is mentioned in ancient Roman writings. During the 1300s, it began to be cultivated as a... Read more
The strawberry in its wild form has been eaten by people for centuries; it is mentioned in ancient Roman writings. During the 1300s, it began to be cultivated as a... Read more
The caterpillar could be referred to as a baby butterfly. Caterpillars are the larva of both butterflies and moths. They are known for their... Read more
There are most than 5,500 species of lizards scattered across every continent except Antarctica. Lizards have scales, are cold blooded... Read more
Pears are soft fruits that are grown in temperate regions around the world. They are enjoyed fresh, canned, in beverages, and in jellies. Pears likely originated in... Read more
Ice cream, a frozen confection made from sweetened milk, is popular around the world. Its origins are ancient; snow mixed with... Read more
Hot air balloons, sometimes called airships or dirigibles if self-propelled, are a type of aircraft that predates the airplane. In fact, balloons... Read more
Hibiscus are showy, ornamental, brightly colored flowers. Most are tropical, but some can survive mild temperate winters. They are... Read more
Cherries are familiar fruits. The trees are native to the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe... Read more
People have been gardening for a very long time. Gardens allowed people to stay in one place, rather than traveling to find the plants they... Read more
What is a butterfly garden? Butterfly gardens are planted to attract butterflies and other species, such as moths, hummingbirds, and bees... Read more
A bush, also called a shrub, is a familiar plant of both the garden and the great outdoors. Many varieties are cultivated for their beautiful... Read more
What is a peony? The peony is a flower known for having large petals and dramatic blossoms. The plants grow up to four feet tall... Read more
Orchids are tropical flowering plants that are found throughout the world. In fact, there are more than 22,000 species of orchids. Some... Read more
The poppy is a flower native to the northern hemisphere. Poppies have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years for... Read more
Dragonflies are colorful insects often found near water. In fact, baby dragonflies are born in water. Similar to the way a tadpole becomes a frog, swimming... Read more
Scientifically, sunset describes “the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon as a result of Earth's rotation.” Culturally, however, this frequent phenomena... Read more
The lotus is an aquatic, or water loving, flower native to tropical regions of Asia and Australia. The lotus actually lives in the water - its roots stretch... Read more
The desert is “a barren area of landscape where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and... Read more
Rainbows are a meteorological, or weather, phenomenon. When white light from the sun is bent, or refracted, by droplets of water, a rainbow... Read more
Beaches are rocky or sandy areas located where oceans or seas meet the land. Most beaches have either white or golden sand, depending... Read more