Rule No. 1: “You don’t have to just have a plain-Jane green plant.” But here’s what you do have to do — to find the right plant and maintain it.
Category: Flowers and Plants
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How to Choose a Houseplant for Your Home
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Why Are We Living With Such Ugly Succulents and Cactuses?
The New York Times – T Magazine:Lumpy and weirdly shaped plants are a reminder of what can still grow under harsh conditions.
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The Flower-Delivery Services That Write Valentine’s Day Messages for You
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Prewritten messages offered by flower-delivery services spare customers the hassle of having to put their feelings into words.
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The Lethal Beauty of the Gloriosa Lily
The New York Times – T Magazine:Regal and otherworldly, it has enchanted florists with its flamelike form and incendiary colors. But the bloom is every bit as dangerous as it looks.
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Valentine’s Day 2023 Gift Guide: What T Editors Covet Most Right Now
The New York Times – T Magazine:Essentials for a romantic night at home, sophisticated sweets and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Meet Ira Wallace, the Godmother of Southern Seeds
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:For a quarter of a century, Ira Wallace has nurtured seeds and gardeners: ‘When you say her name in our community, all this love comes up.’
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How Do Heavy Metals Like Lead Get in Baby Food?
The New York Times – Business:The problem begins at the farm where plants draw toxins from the soil. There’s no washing them away.
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It’s OK to Get Carried Away When You’re Shopping for Flower Seeds
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Here’s how to make sure those impulse catalog purchases result in happy surprises — not buyer’s remorse.
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Mistletoe: A Brief and Strange History
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:How a hemiparasitic shrub became a symbol of romantic high jinks and holiday cheer.
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Florida’s Beekeepers Reel From Hurricane Ian
The New York Times – Business:The storm destroyed up to 300,000 beehives, the Florida State Beekeepers Association said. The loss could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s food supply.
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After a Frantic Year, It’s Time for ‘Slow Birding’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A new book borrows from the slow food movement to propose a more thoughtful, less competitive form of bird-watching.
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Paris Florist Focuses on the Strange
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:A Paris florist, Domitille Basso, uses unusual plants and edgy mixes in her arrangements. “I like it when things look a little strange,” she said.