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Longwood Gardens' rare 'corpse flower' will bloom on livestream

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Morris Arboretum reopening for nature walks, picnics

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Potted plants are irrelevant to indoor air quality, Drexel researchers say

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Infectious plant pathogen detected in Pennsylvania rhododendrons

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Botanical 19th century medicines may be the answer for treating drug-resistant bacteria

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Save money on air purifiers: scientists have engineered the perfect air-cleaning plant

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This shower hack is an all-natural cure for your stuffy nose

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Invasive plant found in Pennsylvania could cause blistering, blindness

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These PHS Pop-Up Gardens are coming back sooner than you think

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Morris Arboretum to host Korean Harvest Festival

Korean Festival at Morris Arboretum

New hope for people with asthma – from the garden center

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Barnes Foundation to host plant sale at arboretum

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Get a green thumb in time for spring with free gardening program

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Philadelphia Parks & Recreation announces tree giveaway in effort to green, beautify city

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DIY workshop at South Street Beer Garden

'Nightscape' to open for second season at Longwood Gardens

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Mutter Museum to host botanical drawing and cocktail workshop

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Rutgers releases seeds for classic Jersey tomato -- again

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2015 Philadelphia Holiday Gift Guide: Part One

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