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
Flavored with fresh garlic, ginger, and warm spices like garam masala and Kashmiri chile powder, the yogurt coats every nook and cranny of the vegetables, helping each floret develop beautiful caramelization.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
The story follows one family who plants bulbs, seeds and seedlings to create a rainbow of blooming flowers.
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Lesly Gregory,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
The custom gown featured white Japanese cherry blossoms around the neckline and throughout the design.
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Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The country's spring lines up neatly with the American fall, and both islands come alive with wildflowers and blossoms as temperatures climb through November, all before the summer crowds arrive.
The agency is also monitoring for cyanobacteria, formerly known as blue-green algae, which can form harmful algal blooms that pose risks to people and animals.
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Madison Smalstig
July 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
In addition to monarch butterflies, it's beloved by many pollinators—and its beautiful orange blooms always put on a show.
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