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		<title>Carnation Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) are herbaceous perennial plants thought to have originated from the Mediterranean region &#8211; however, over two thousand years of cultivation has made it almost impossible to know their true origins for sure. Some believe that carnations date as far back as Greek and Roman times, where they were used for garlands and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Quince Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 09:11:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Quince, or Cydonia Oblonga, is a small deciduous tree which grows natively in southwest Asia from 5-8m tall. The leaves of a quince tree are covered in tiny white hairs which grow from 6–11cm long. Once the leaves have blossomed in spring, the tree flowers with pale pink to white petals. When these flowers die, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roses Care Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 16:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To ensure healthy roses you must first plant them well. You must plant the rose as soon as possible but if the roots are dry, immerse in a bucket of water for an hour before planting. The hole must be big enough for the roots to spread out evenly. Fill in with a fertiliser-rich soil, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anatomy of a Rose</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:04:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rose leaves are usually five to fifteen centimetres long, have a serrated margin and have a few small prickles on the underside. The stem also has prickles &#8211; these are commonly mistaken for thorns, but they are sickle-shaped and are designed to help the plant hang onto other vegetation, and prevent animals browsing.
The petals of a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hyacinth Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hyacinths are perennial flowering plants originating from the East Mediterranean. As well their characteristic bell-shaped flowers with reflexed petals, they can also be recognised by their highly fragrant scent. Hyacinths once formed part of the Liliaceae family but now belong to a separate family called Hyacinthaceae. There are three species within the genus Hyacinthus: the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>When to Send Roses</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:31:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can say anything with roses. They have been used for centuries to express our deepest emotions &#8211; you just need to choose the right colour and amount for the occasion. Roses are most commonly given on Valentine&#8217;s Day, anniversaries, weddings and other romantic occasions. However, they are also given on birthdays and Mother&#8217;s Day, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 5 Garden Roses</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:31:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roses are celebrated for their beauty all over the world and are the staple of any English garden. However, with over one hundred species of rose it is often difficult to choose the one that&#8217;s right for you. When selecting any rose it is important to consider both your gardening experience and the aesthetic you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Anemone Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The anemone, commonly known today as the &#8216;windflower&#8217;, was named after the Greek word meaning &#8216;wind&#8217;. This beautiful little flower originates from the Mediterranean and Asia Minor, but today is widespread across Europe. They decorate woodlands, grasslands and gardens with their vibrant whites, purples, blues, greens, yellows, pinks and reds, which encircle a jet black [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Calla Lilies Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 09:22:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Calla lilies have many names. They are commonly known as the arum lily, calla, Easter lily, trumpet lily and pig lily, but the botanical name is &#8216;Zantedeschia&#8217; &#8211; named after Italian botanist Giovanni Zantedeschi. Ironically the plant is not a lily at all. When it was discovered, it was thought to be so closely related [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hydrangea Fact File</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 08:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>LauraD</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hydrangea, or Hortensia, grows natively in Asia and America. It is a pretty plant with leaves just as eye-catching as the flower. Its name comes from the Greek words &#8216;hydro&#8217; (water) and &#8216;angeion&#8217; (vase) &#8211; &#8216;water vase&#8217; reflects the appearance of the seed.


Hydrangeas bloom from early spring to late autumn, making them an ideal garden [...]]]></description>
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