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Take A Nature Hike In Clinton At Root Glen

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 30 May 2013 14:10:00 +0000

If you've never visited Root Glen, located behind the Elihu Root House on the campus of Hamilton College in Clinton, you're missing a real treat of nature. The trails, gardens, wildlife and all are quite spectacular during this time of year. And the best part, it's free to stroll through the Glen.

CNY In Bloom Show This Weekend in Syracuse

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:19:23 +0000

Spring is a little under three weeks away and after a long winter we are anxious to see any signs of that season we can. Rejoice! The CNY in Bloom Show is this weekend at the SRC Event Center at Onondaga Community College in Syracuse and gardeners, landscapers and flower lovers from all over the area will be there. There will be so much to see and do.

It's National Poinsettia Day

Greg Splashin' McShea — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 18:01:32 +0000

The flower most associated with the Christmas season is the Poinsettia, and today is National Poinsettia Day. (Some people pronounce it Poinsetta or Poinsettia). How did National Poinsettia Day come about? According to poinsettiaday.com: “December 12th is Poinsettia Day. The date marks the death of Joel Roberts Poinsett, an American botanist, physician and Minister to [...]

What the Flowers He Gives You Say About His Feelings

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 08:31:00 +0000

Every man knows that women love to get flowers. Regardless of the occasion or reason most men understand that a bouquet or arrangement of fresh cut flowers will almost certainly brighten up her day and sometimes get you out of the doghouse. But did you know that, according to YourTango.com, the kind of flowers he gives to you ladies reveals something about his feelings towards you? Let's start with that most common--and popular--flower, the rose.

Polly Wogg Attempts to Grow Roses

Polly Wogg — Mon, 07 May 2012 11:18:51 +0000

Are you a master gardener or are you more like me and have a brown thumb? I’ve tried to grow a number of things over the years with little success. I even bought a bonsai tree, that are suppose to live forever. Nope, killed that too. But, if at first you don’t succeed, try again. [...]

Flowers For No Reason?

Zach Effrog — Mon, 30 May 2011 05:00:00 +0000

Guys, it may be a lose-lose situation when it comes to giving your lady flowers for no special occasion. Why? Well, according to a new survey, 75 percent of women think something shady is going on when they get flowers for no reason. That’s according to a Greggs Bakers survey that also found 50 percent [...]

Ladies, What's The Best Gift On Valentine's Day?

Zach Effrog — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:00:23 +0000

According to a survey by It’s Just Lunch, 33 percent of women find a card and flowers as the best gifts on Valentine’s Day. Followed up by flowers and a card, ladies would like to get a spa package and jewelry from their significant other on the love-filled holiday. The survey also shows that 40 [...]