02/05/2010
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Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, But which will bloom most constantly? Love and Friendship by Emily Brontë (1818 – 1848) 
Dear Gardening Friend,
If your love is long lasting, shouldn't the Valentine's Day flowers you give be enduring too? I recommend sending orchids, which symbolize "rare beauty" in flower speak. In this week's Journal I'll show you two ideas for creating an orchid arrangement to give to your special someone. Take a look in this week's Journal. |
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Marge Says: Books for Pet Lovers
In her column "Marge Says" my cat Marge recommends books that pets can give their people to serve as a reminder of just how lucky they are to have a cat, dog, bird, chicken, hamster, iguana or other such creature in their lives. Read more. Chocolate Molten Lava Cake with Coffee Ganache Valentine's Day isn't just for sweethearts, it's for the sweet tooth too; chocolate lovers in particular. This molten lava cake serves up a double dose of chocolate with a coffee glaze. Read more. Allen's Mailbox: Rose Petal Beads I'd like to try my hand at making rose beads, but I'm not sure how to do it. Can you give me instructions? Read more. Featured Video: Preserving Roses When you bring home a beautiful bouquet of roses the name of the game is to make them last as long as possible. Here are some tips to help cut flowers last longer. Watch video. |