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Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

Symbolism of cemetery plants: How flowers, trees and other botanical motifs honor those buried beneath

Many plants and flowers have symbolic meanings, and their presence on a grave may reflect something unique about the deceased.

31.10.2025 6

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Shelley Mitchell

Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years

Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years

US farmers grow over 1 billion pounds of pumpkin each year.

24.10.2025 3

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Shelley Mitchell