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Unbe-leaf-able Clover Plants

Unbe-leaf-able Clover Plants

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, which means you might see shamrock plants at grocery stores or local nurseries.  The word shamrock has its origins from the Irish word seamróg, meaning young clover. There are many clover plants belonging to different genera, which...
The Hunt for a Four Leaf Clover

The Hunt for a Four Leaf Clover

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on Wednesday, March 17. One of the most prominent traditions associated with the holiday is the wearing of the shamrock and the color green. When the Irish moved to new parts of the world and couldn’t find shamrocks, they wore...

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