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Agave of the Century!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by flowergalore

An 80 year old Agave plant at the University of Michigan botanical gardens has bloomed. The agave produced a 28 foot high stalk that passed all the way through the greenhouse roof! The plant has resided in the Ann Arbour … Continue reading →

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2013 Jersey Battle of Flowers

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Connor Lowry

The annual Jersey Battle of Flowers, which takes place on the Island of Jersey (located between the south coast of the UK & northern France) on the second Thursday and Friday of August, is one of the best places to … Continue reading →

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The Best Places in the World to See Cherry Blossoms

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Connor Lowry

It’s Cherry Blossom season! During this time of the year, the beautiful cherry blossoms are in full bloom! In Japan, viewing cherry blossoms is a traditional custom known as “Hanami.” From March until early May, the cherry blossoms or sakura … Continue reading →

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2013 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Brilliant! It was this year’s PHS Philadelphia Flower show theme, but it also how most people thought about the event. The show that took place this past week from March 2-10, was innovative, beautiful and extraordinary. In other words, it … Continue reading →

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Cool Places to See Flowers: Dubai Miracle Garden

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Growing flowers in the desert is no easy feat, especially in the scorching heat and dry conditions. It must have took a miracle to created the Dubai Miracle Park, where 45 million flowers were planted! If you visit the park … Continue reading →

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Cool Places to See Flowers: Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Connor Lowry

Heaven on earth. Even these three words cannot best describe the beauty and magic of Hitachi Seaside Park in Japan! This park, located in the city of Hitachinaka, is one of the most beautiful places on earth. The picturesque 3.5 … Continue reading →

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Cool Places to see Flowers: Floriade Flower Festival

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Connor Lowry

While it is fall everywhere else, Australia is celebrating their spring. Floriade, which means “to design with flowers” in Latin,  is a month long flower festival dedicated to showcasing one million flowers in bloom. Floriade is usually held from mid-September … Continue reading →

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