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Las Vegas, Nevada
The Big Edge
A giant open-air sculpture made of over 200 full-sized boats.
Los Angeles, California
Garden of Oz
Hidden in the hills of Hollywood, this secluded Oz-themed garden is dotted with dozens of thrones.
news
A 'Holy Grail' for Botanists Has Been Found in California
For decades, these wildflowers were thought to be extinct.
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How Flower-Obsessed Victorians Encoded Messages in Bouquets
Victorians used flowers a lot like we use emoji.
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A 600,000-Flower Carpet Is Beautifying Brussels
The huge "Flower Carpet" is built once every two years.
Boston, Massachusetts
Rose Kennedy Rose Garden
An easy-to-miss garden in Boston's North End honors the mother of JFK and others who lost children in WWII.
flowers
Resurrecting the Incredible Flower Crowns of Old Ukrainian Wedding Photos
Pinterest boards around the world, unite.
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New York's Favorite Corpse Flower Is Finally Blooming
Watch the celebrity plant event of the season!
Haverfordwest, Wales
Skomer Island
A wildlife paradise, this island is one of the world’s most important habitats for burrow nesting seabirds.
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The Unknown French Horticulturist Who Made Lilacs Happen
If you've ever enjoyed a stroll through a modern garden, thank Victor Lemoine.
Lombard, Illinois
Lilacia Park
This botanical garden outside Chicago boasts an array of more than 300 varieties of lilacs.
news
Honeysuckle Is a Blob-Like Monster Taking Over American Forests
Honeysuckle is so invasive that some states have banned its sale.
Haarlem, Netherlands
Bloemen Route
The Bloemen Route, or “Flower Route”, stretches 25 miles through prime Dutch tulip country as a result of “tulip mania,” the world’s first economic bubble.
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The Most Beautiful Tulip in History Cost as Much as a House
Owning a Semper Augustus tulip was the ultimate flex for a 17th-century Dutch citizen.
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Why Bears Will Save Cherries From Climate Change But Not Apples
Some plants need help from animals to outrun climate change.
Falmouth, Massachusetts
The Garden of Our Lady
Marigolds, rosemary, Madonna lilies, and the Virgin’s Bower decorate this Massachusetts sacred garden.
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Watch This Mesmerizing Time Lapse Of Spring Flowers In Bloom
A bit of motivational viewing as the seasons turn.
Whigham, Georgia
Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve
This protected reserve is home to a rare and beautiful species of flower.
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