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| Plant Profile: Spiderwort (Tradescantia)Thursday, May 23, 2013 Spiderwort (Tradescantia) is a genus of about 70 perennial plants that can be found growing in the wild in wooded areas and fields. The plant produces 3-petaled flowers and long, thin sword-like leaves. | | |
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| The Canadian Tulip Festival Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Holland may be famous for its beautiful tulip fields, but Canada holds the world's largest tulip festival . The Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa (or the Ottawa Tulip Festival) is world-renowned and attracts an average of 500, 000 visitors annually! | | |
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| What are Heirloom Flowers?Tuesday, May 21, 2013 What is old is new again! Growing heirloom plants, vegetable, fruits and flowers have become a gardening trend in recent years, as people are rediscovering the benefits. Many avid gardeners are attending garden shows to seek out heirloom seeds. | | |
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| Teens Getting High off Deadly FlowerWednesday, May 15, 2013 Most teenagers could care less about flowers and plants in the garden. But some teenagers are obsessed with the Datura Stramonium. Also known as the Devil's weed, this plant is a free and readily available hallucinogenic drug. | | |
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| Plant Profile: AlliumMonday, May 13, 2013 Also known as flowering onion and ornamental onion flower, alliums are perennial bulbous plants that produce attractive pompom-like flowers. There are more than 700 different types, ranging in colours and sizes. | | |
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| Gerbera Daisies: A Favourite for Mother's DayFriday, May 10, 2013 Forget mums for mum. Your mom's new favourite cut flower is the Gerbera Daisy. These neon-bright, colourful blooms have been extremely popular in recent years, especially for Mother's Day gifts. | | |
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