The color orange combines the energy of red and the happiness of yellow. It is the color of joy and vitality, transformation and the changing seasons of falling leaves in autumn and of a colorful Halloween party. It is the color of citrus and, therefore, it is also associated with health and vitamin C. The orange tree can have flowers and fruits at a time, so the orange is also a symbol ...
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The Orange Blossom.
It is the white flower of the bitter orange symbolizing purity. Its name comes from the Arabic Az-Zahr meaning flower. Although it refers to different white flowers, the Az-Zahr is popularly associated with the orange. A beautiful flower with a unique and delicate flavor and very appreciated in therapeutic properties. Orange blossom (Citrus aurantium) is primarily used ...
Take advantage of citrus peels in your garden!
In this article we recommend you to take advantage of the citrus peels in your garden – as they do not carry a subsequent chemical treatment as those of our oranges. Here we have some tips and tricks with citrus peel which you can do at home: • Natural repel against ants: Grind dried orange peels and place mounds in the ways of the ants. Then when placed in the nest, they will develop ...
Why are our bees dying? Valencian oranges in danger
As an agriculturist of oranges I will tell you about a thing that is scaring me a lot these days: the massive death of bees of unknown reasons. This is very alarming, not just because its immediate consequence on human alimentation and biodiversity, but also because this can be an indicator of what is to come in the future. The numbers show, that in the USA the bee population has diminished ...
How do I convince my kids of eating more fruit?
Lots of families have problems to get their children to eat more fruit. Luckily I don’t. I am lucky to have children that like to eat fruit, not so much vegetables, but they devour fruits. I think the key to convince your children to eat fruits is obvious: the fruit has to be of good quality. Nobody likes to eat something without colour or taste. I know what you might be thinking: He just wants ...