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What's your birth month tree? Discover the symbolism behind yours and how to grow it in your yard

I love finding ways to add personal touches to my garden. It's a lovely way to really make an outdoor space your own, and what better way to do so by growing plants specific to your person? That's ...
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Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

The popularity of rural cemeteries spurred the development of the first city parks. Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images If you visit a cemetery, look closely and you’ll likely notice many ...
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9/11 memorial trees to symbolize strength after tragedy

NEW YORK -- Aiming to bring hope, healing and strength to neighbors struck by tragedy, the September 11 Memorial and Museum is sending seedlings from their "Survivor Tree Program" to communities in ...
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Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

If you visit a cemetery, look closely and you’ll likely notice many flowering plants – adorning the graves, or maybe even carved into headstones. As a horticulture Extension specialist and frequent ...
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Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Shelley Mitchell, Oklahoma State University (THE CONVERSATION) If you visit a cemetery ...