Stopping to smell the flowers
Growing Sunshine Part 1
      By Arlene Marturano Sunflowers have universal appeal. This healthful, happy, native composite has 20
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What’s growing in Columbia
     The azalea bush is a common yard shrub which blooms in early spring. The pink, fuschia, and white flowers add splashes of color in many gardens.
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Tour of Homes and Gardens goes to Arsenal Hill
Contributed by the Historic Columbia Foundation
     The Arsenal Hill neighborhood, north of Finlay Park in downtown Columbia, will be the setting for Historic Columbia%27s Second Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens, May 13
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The original Mystery Plant
     Each week The Columbia Star features an explanation and picture of a mystery plant given by Dr. John Nelson, the curator of the USC Herbarium. To learn more about the Herbarium, call him at 777-8196. His department also offers free plant identification. www.herbarium.org
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