Edelweiss going commercial

The edelweiss, one of the symbols of Switzerland, could soon be heading down from the alpine slopes into florists’ shops. Scientists say that they have managed to grow the bloom at ground level and with stems long enough for bouquets. The whitish star-shaped edelweiss normally grows at between 2,000 and 3,000 metres in altitude. It [...]

Going home

In autumn, Swiss cows leave their mountain pastures before the cold finally sets in, returning to the farm. The journey is an opportunity to hold a colourful parade in the many villages they travel through on their way home with their owners.

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