Stopping to smell the flowers Midwives in the garden
By Dr. Arlene Marturano
     Horticulture has its fashion trends just like home furnishing, clothing, cosmetics, hairstyles and vehicles. My 20
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What’s growing
in Columbia
     The rose is one of the most popular garden flowers. Roses can range in size from a minature eight inches to a tree
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Star Garden of the Week
     From the garden path or Mr. and Mrs. Walt Tyler, the bright red and pink amaryllis offer bright encouragement to springtime. Amaryllis is among the first flowers offered by Columbia
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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 Nelson at 777-8196. His department also offers free plant identification. www.herbarium.org
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