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Why we give flowers: the history of a very old custom
From Neolithic graves to the Victorian language of flowers. Where the gesture we make without thinking comes from.
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Fun facts from the world of flowers
History, myths and facts, edible flowers, the most expensive flowers in the world, allergies, Feng Shui and the real difference between preserved, dried and fresh flowers.
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Edible flowers: which ones you can eat and which you cannot
The ones you can, the toxic ones, and the most important warning: do not eat flowers from a flower shop.
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Flowers and plants in Feng Shui
What each plant stands for, where to put it, and an honest note on what this is and what it is not.
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The most expensive flowers in the world
Why an orchid can cost as much as a car, and which flowers are truly expensive in Argentina.
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Twelve myths and truths about flowers
Aspirin, the copper coin, lily pollen and cats, and the NASA myth. What is true and what is not.
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Preserved, dried and fresh flowers: which is right for you
What each one really is, how long it lasts and when it makes sense to pay more.
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Eternal roses: what they really are and how long they last
They are not eternal. What process they go through, how long they really last and when they are worth paying for.
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Plants that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees
What to plant on a Buenos Aires balcony to make them show up, and why the one that works best does not have pretty flowers.
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Flowers and allergies: which to choose if you're allergic to pollen
The fragrant flower is almost never the culprit. What causes seasonal allergies and what you can give without risk.
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