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I planted one tiny rose—now my entire porch is wrapped in blooms

The Peggy Martin Rose survived Hurricane Katrina, barely has thorns, and grows into massive cascades of pink flowers with ...
NPR

20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine's Day

The first thing you notice when you walk into Scotts Flowers just before Valentine's Day is the quiet. People are focused. The storefront at the Manhattan florist is serene and immaculate, full of ...
Scientific American

How roses evolved to become the flower of Valentine’s Day

Roses are the “queen of flowers,” and they’ve earned the title: from Romeo and Juliet to Beauty and the Beast and ABC’s The Bachelor franchise, roses are the enduring symbol of passion, romance and ...
AOL

Should You Cut the Stem of Your Roses If the Flowers Die? What to Do for Better Blooms

As your roses bloom throughout the warmer season, it can seem like they have an endless supply of blooms. However, without the proper care, like deadheading, they can easily wilt and die off faster ...

Thousands flood Eastern Market for Flower Day

Flower Day, one of the city’s longest-standing traditions, took place Sunday May 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., drawing thousands ...