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History of the Poinsettia
Poinsettias rank among my favorite plants. For me, they are not easy to care for (i.e., the right temperature, the right amount of water, and the right amount of light), but they make me happy whenever I see them on…
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Halloween 2025
The past few days at work presented an opportunity to feel some levity and engage in some wholesome fun. Particularly today, there was a lot of laughter when employees dressed as their favorite character and paraded before a panel of…
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The Wizard of Oz
Yesterday, we had a “Wizard of Oz” themed retirement ceremony for two of our employees. The story was written in 1900 as a children’s fantasy book. After its publication, the story was adapted for the stage, but for most of…
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Turning 75
I’ve never been seventy-five before. 2025 always seemed to be so far into the future. It was way out there, like the stars and the Milky Way. Years ago, I thought people my age looked and acted much older. Where…
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My Coastal Florida Yard
The summers are hot in Jacksonville, so I can’t duplicate plants or flowers that grow in NE Georgia. Although the winters are mild compared to our northern friends, we do have occasional freezing temperatures, which can kill tropical plants. I…
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My Georga Mountain Yard
The plants that survive in northeast Georgia will not survive in the hot Florida temperatures. I’ve tried bulbs before, but the ground stays too warm for them to have a nice winter nap and be ready for spring. But, in…
