Oak Tree: Symbolism, Information and Planting Instructions

Symbolism of the Mighty Oak The Oak tree is one of the most loved trees in the world, and with good reason. It’s a symbol of strength, morale, resistance and knowledge.  Throughout history, the Oak has been represented in different mythologies and sometimes linked to powerful gods (in Greek mythology it was a symbol of […]

The Most Amazing Forests Found All Over The World

Summer is coming (at least in the northern hemisphere) and holidays are getting close. Here at Bios Urn we love green life and we decided to suggest some of the best forests around the world as possible spots for your next dream travel, or to discover new places. Amazon Rainforest – because Amazon before being known as […]

Ginkgo Biloba is a living fossil and has been on earth for 270 million years

Its name Ginkgo biloba – also known as ” silver apricot ” in Chinese because of the colour of its fruits, “forty-crowns tree” (for the price paid by the French botanist Pétigny for a sample of ginkgo in 1788) , the “tree of peace” or the “tree of longevity”. The name ginkgo is due to […]