Flowering Plants

Only 5 weeks left of Biology class. This week we will be exploring the life cycle of Angiosperms (flowering plants).  I have updated the Mod 15 page to include diagrams about the life cycle of these plants.  Check back next week to find information about our next dissection.  It's going to be fun!

 
African Violets.

I received my first African Violet plant from a special Aunt while living in St. Louis.  I set the plant on my window sill at work and was able to grow new plants by placing a leaf in water to generate a new plant. Sadly, none of these plants survived our next few moves.

Recently, I was given this African Violet and the blooms are beautiful. It's amazing because I always forget to give it water! And every time I look at it, I remember my Aunt, and all the good times we've had with extended family.  A degree in Biology may not be for everybody but it is the study of living organisms. And what a great way to be reminded that as part of God's creation, we are rooted in our heritage even though we may be planted miles apart. We will bloom where we are planted and pass on that heritage to future generations.

Great flower to observe the Carpel and the Stamen!