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Recent Examples of floweretBroccoli Salad
▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
1.—Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017 Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets)
▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions
▪ 1 c. raisins
▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted)
Mix together:
▪ 1 c. mayonnaise
▪ 2 T. sugar
▪ 2 T. vinegar
1.—Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram, 13 June 2017
Size: 12 to 36 inches tall Bloom time: Late summer to fall
Vase life: 10 days
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
Snapdragons make excellent cut flowers and draw in bees who land on the lower floret shaped like the jaw of a dragon, and force their way in for pollen.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Opening night of the store featured a live DJ, flower cart and personalized silk scarves for guests to take home — showcasing Scarlett Gasque’s brand identity of femininity, craftsmanship and storytelling.
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Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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