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The Great Sunflower Project 2010: Count bees on expanded list of flowers

It's that time again: time to join The Great Sunflower Project sponsored by the biology department at San Francisco State University, by planting ...
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Make a simple May Day basket to celebrate spring

Ah May Day -when we celebrate all things spring with Maypole dancing, May Queens and May Day baskets. Or do we still? Admittedly, the dancing and...
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Plant a sunflower on May 1: International Sunflower Guerilla Gardening Day

Do you enjoy espionage but not sure you can handle the stress of being a spy? Howabout joining the Guerilla Gardening movement for a day? It's the...
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California Spring Trials 2010: A peek into the Syngenta Flowers greenhouse in Gilroy

"This week is likefashion week forthe flower world because ofits incorporation into our lifestyle,"Syngenta Flowersmarketing manager and...
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Forget-Her-Nots by Amy Brecount White: The language of flowers novel for young adult readers

I'm a little ga-ga about flowers and gardens, sospring is my favorite time of year.As a writer andformer high school English teacher, I'm also...
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Cheer up a rainy weekend with daffodils from Trader Joe's

It's that time of year again. Not only is it daffodil season but Trader Joe's has its annual daffodil special: 10 stems for $1.29. The cheerful...
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Santa Clara County Camellia Society Flower show Feb. 27 & 28

With nearly 3,000 camellia blooms on display, the Santa Clara County Camellia Society will celebrate its 70th anniversary withthe 69th annual...
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Organic flower bouquets - not just for Valentine's day

This is a busy week for florists world-wide.The stars of the movie Valentine's Day which premiered in Los Angeleson Monday were fêted with...
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Vazu expandable flower vases for gift giving fun

How many times have you looked for a vase for that last minute occasion, whether it's a housewarming, birthday or dinner invite? It means rummaging...
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National Poinsettia Day Dec. 12: California supplies the nation with holiday flowers

Oddas it may seem, there is a National Poinsettia Dayby actof Congressto honor the red flower that Joel Roberts Poinsett broughtto the U.S. in1825...
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