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1	History of the Cherry Tree Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-24 | Word Count: 1210 | Page Views: 116 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.80 A history of fruiting and flowering cherry trees.
2	Famous Waterfalls of the World Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-02 | Word Count: 939 | Page Views: 93 | Votes: 41 | Rating: 1.98 About 70% of the Earth's surface is permanently covered in water. Water shapes our coastlines and carves channels through countries and landscapes. Inevitably, water sometimes runs across a sudden drop in the level of the land, and a waterfall is born.
3	Pitch A No-Hitter With Baseball-Themed Flower Gifts Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-25 | Word Count: 413 | Page Views: 86 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 1.94 Want to send a gift to the baseball fan in your life that's sure to knock one out of the park? Send flowers with a baseball theme! Everyone loves flowers and when you personalize them to include the recipient's favorite hobbies, like baseball, they're sure to make an even greater impression.
4	Race To The Perfect Gift With Nascar Themed Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-31 | Word Count: 414 | Page Views: 84 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 3.33 You need to send a really outstanding gift to someone special in your life. You rack your brain and try to come up with something that will say what you're feeling, strike a personal chord, and be a fun gift that the recipient will really enjoy. Your special someone's passion is Nascar racing, but a shirt, hat, or other memorabilia alone seems so overdone. What can you do? Try presenting that Nascar gift with a new and exciting twist-send it with flowers.
5	Evergreen Shrubs And Hedges Are Important, Cold Hardy Landscape Specimen Plants Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-13 | Word Count: 1483 | Page Views: 78 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.91 Next to the landscape importance of trees is that of shrubs that grow in our gardens, parks, landscape foundation, street borders, and commercial landscapes. Thousands of different varieties of shrubs are grown to ornament lawns, yards, and borders, but only a few varieties are available to buy at your local nursery for planting, and growing.
6	Tissue Culture Applications To Improve Crops of Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blackberries Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-22 | Word Count: 763 | Page Views: 76 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.06 Why berry plants "run out" and what is being done about it.
7	Canna Lily Sales Face a Chaotic Future Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 970 | Page Views: 66 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.67 Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has "run out." A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.
8	History Of Blueberry Plants Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 1120 | Page Views: 64 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.08 Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.
9	Palm Trees Suitable For Containers Used Outside And Inside Your Home Or Office Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-25 | Word Count: 782 | Page Views: 62 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 If there is ever anything you want to know about Palm trees, then read this article as we look at the various Palm trees available.
10	The Modern Soft Yellow Banana Evolved From The Cooking Banana As The Number One Fruit In The World Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-05-02 | Word Count: 1431 | Page Views: 60 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 4.17 The early Spanish explorers introduced banana plants into America from Spain as a hardcore, large cooking banana, known as a Plantain banana. The amazing yellow fresh eating banana, that we know today sold by supermarkets, resulted from a mutation from the hardcore tissues of the parent plantain banana plant, that was then growing in Jamaica.
11	Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 60 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 2.11 Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson, who plays super-smart Hermione Granger, turned sweet sixteen on April 15, 2006. From all accounts, she's as sweet as any sixteen-year-old can be. So sweet, in fact, that her birth flower is the sweet pea!
12	Ancient Explorers Discovered Unique Native Nut Trees Growing In America Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-10-19 | Word Count: 1404 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 History of American nut trees.
13	What Makes a Siamese Cat So Different? Written by: Susan Miller | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 1082 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.67 The traditional Siamese cat or Apple Head as sometimes recognized is one of the oldest breeds of domestic cats. It still looks to this day as the breed originally would have looked when it was first imported from Siam. The breed is still a lovely muscular athletic looking cat with a beautiful round head and striking blue eyes.
14	You Don't Need Wikipedia To Understand Some Basic Flower Terms Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | Word Count: 538 | Page Views: 59 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Dish gardens...corsages...tussie mussies...the language of the floral industry can be really confusing for those who aren't familiar with it.
15	History Of The Filbert (Hazelnut) Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-26 | Word Count: 867 | Page Views: 58 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 The modern name for filberts has evolved from European folklore. The original name was connected with Saint Philbert's Day (Saint Filbert), the day that harvesting the nuts began, August 22nd, the day of observing the Saint's day of celebration.
16	History Of Peach Trees, Prunus Persica Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | Word Count: 1481 | Page Views: 56 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Peach trees, Prunus persica, are originally believed to have come from China to the Mideast through the trade routes known to extend to Turkey and Iran (Persia). The peach seeds could be used to plant and grow trees throughout North Africa and Europe and finally were introduced to America in the mid 1500's. The first appearance of peaches in China may date back to 2000 BC.
17	History of Walnuts Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-08-18 | Word Count: 1111 | Page Views: 55 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.71 Ever wanted to know the history of the good old Walnut? Learn of its history and other facts in this article.
18	Buy Your Golf Enthusiast Flowers For Father's Day Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-02 | Word Count: 419 | Page Views: 51 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.15 Does your father, grandfather, uncle, or husband spend his weekends yelling, "FORE!"? Does he faithfully watch the weather report to determine when he can squeeze a golf game in between rain showers? If so, you've got a golf fanatic on your hands and I've got a great Father's Day gift idea for you-golf-themed flowers arrangements!
19	Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-16 | Word Count: 499 | Page Views: 50 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45 Each month of the year has a birth flower associated with it. Some even have several different types of flowers. New parents often look up the flower associated with their newborn and may even record the flower next to the birthstone in the child's baby book.
20	Celebrities And Their Favorite Flower Finds Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-19 | Word Count: 756 | Page Views: 48 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 While we all have our own choices of favorite flowers, the top picks for the latest flower trends and bouquets take more than a trip to the local florist.
21	Flowers To Fit Pamela Anderson's Personality Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-01 | Word Count: 519 | Page Views: 48 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80 If Pamela Anderson were to buy flowers for herself, what kind of arrangement would she choose? Would she pick bold, bright colors arranged in a linear design? Or, would she choose soft pastels in a loose bouquet? Regardless of the kinds of flowers and designs she chose, the resulting arrangement would say a lot about her personality. That's because people with certain personality traits are generally drawn to certain styles of flowers.
22	The Public Fountains of Italy Written by: Elizabeth Jean | Distributed: 2007-04-06 | Word Count: 869 | Page Views: 48 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 To really understand the significance of public fountains to Italians, you have to look back to ancient Roman times. The Romans were great engineers and artisans, and the network of eleven aqueducts they created to supply the people of Rome and other major cities with water was probably unparalleled anywhere in the world at that time.
23	Cold Hardy Palm Trees for Northern Garden Planting Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-10-05 | Word Count: 1255 | Page Views: 47 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 Information about one of the very few palm trees that will grow in northern states, including New York!
24	History of Introduced Fruits into America - Native American Fruit Trees and Hybrid Fruit Tree Improvements Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-09-28 | Word Count: 1461 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92 A history of fruits introduced into America, as well as others.
25	Alberta Hiking: The Bear Necessities Revealed Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-12 | Word Count: 1675 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 That's what I learned when I traveled with ex-bear-hunting guide, Shane Hansen, now a tourism operator/guide and co-owner of Iron River Ranch. Having guided for bears in Alberta's Lakeland region for years, Hansen knows exactly when and where in the spring that the various species of fish will be spawning. And that's where I am. Lurking. Safely. Learning the mysteries, myths and magic behind these enigmatic creatures.
26	Add Flowers To Your Life And Give Your Diet A Boost Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | Word Count: 444 | Page Views: 46 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.43 Did you know that adding flowers to your life could actually help your diet to be successful? No, I don't mean you should eat the flowers-although there certainly are some edible species. But, by simply placing flowers around your home, you could actually boost your mood, and thereby have more success in your weight loss goal.
27	Bear Attacks - Guidelines For Those Of You Hiking Or Camping In Our Wilderness Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2009-01-21 | Word Count: 1166 | Page Views: 44 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.62 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
28	Thinking Green - Keeping Our White Water Rivers Clean Written by: Norm Schoenhoff | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | Word Count: 724 | Page Views: 43 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.50 Paying attention to the impact we have on the environment is just one step to preserving the natural resources available to us; 'thinking green' involves taking extra steps to raise awareness of problems and help preserve some of America's most beautiful natural resources. Whitewater rafting is a sport that has grown in popularity over the last few years, but river pollution is starting to be felt in the rivers where we seek our pleasures.
29	Blue Pearls of the New Zealand Paua Written by: Yvonne Mal | Distributed: 2007-01-10 | Word Count: 424 | Page Views: 43 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.50 The Blackfoot Paua (Abalone: haliotis iris), one of eight mollusk variety found around the Pacific Rim, is indigenous to New Zealand coastal waters. Read on to learn more about pearls.
30	Actress Jessica Alba Born In The Month Of The Daisy Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-09 | Word Count: 443 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 Actress Jessica Alba was born April 28, 1981, during the month of the daisy-a flower with considerable meaning and history that is steeped in legend. It is traditionally a symbol of childhood innocence, purity, and gentleness.
31	The Rose: Christina Aguilera's Favorite Flower? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-17 | Word Count: 497 | Page Views: 41 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 The rose has long been a favorite flower of many women, but is it the favorite flower of Christina Aguilera? The truth is, I don't know, but judging by the elaborate floral chuppah of brightly colored orange, yellow, and burgundy roses conspicuously present at her wedding and the thick bouquets of hot pink roses and rose petals surrounding her wedding cake, it's a sure bet the rose ranks high on Aguilera's list of favorite flowers.
32	Arabian Horses Are Widely Popular for Good Reason Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | Word Count: 710 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.29 Arabian horses have quickly taken their place as one of the most popular breeds in North America. The endurance and lung capacity of the Arabian horses make them a popular option for those who enjoy spending a day out on a long ride.
33	Flowers And Clay Aiken: Favorites Among Seniors Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-14 | Word Count: 438 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.08 Clay Aiken, one-time American Idol runner up, is often described by cynical judge Simon Cowell as being a favorite only among the senior citizen set. Aiken's charm appeals to seniors and his songs lift their spirits. That sounds a lot like another favorite among seniors - flowers!
34	Yellow Mums Are In Fashion For The Fall Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-08 | Word Count: 420 | Page Views: 40 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Each year in the fall people trade in their bright summer flowers for warmly colored fall plants and flowers. Year after year, the most popular fall flower choice is the chrysanthemum, or mum for short. In 2005, yellow was the color of fashion for the potted mum.
35	Understanding Which Horses Make The Best Barrel Racing Horses Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-26 | Word Count: 725 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.40 Contrary to what some people believe, not every horse is an ideal candidate for barrel racing. Though there are fewer particulars than there are when looking for a Thoroughbred that will be a winner on the race track, there are a number of different characteristics that will be found in great barrel horses.
36	Rogue Bears - Avoidance And Survival Of Attack By The Second Of The Three Types Of Bear Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-21 | Word Count: 945 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.09 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
37	The Easter Lily: A Flower That Symbolizes Eternal Life And Purity Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-01-22 | Word Count: 422 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 The Easter lily, a majestic white beauty in the shape of a trumpet, heralds the coming of spring and the Easter holiday. It is traditionally presented as an Easter gift and adorns the altars of churches during the Christian holiday. This association with Easter has its roots in the Bible where it is frequently mentioned and has continued to be traditionally linked with Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.
38	The Importance Of Conservation Volunteers In Latin America Written by: Stephen Knight | Distributed: 2006-05-24 | Word Count: 460 | Page Views: 39 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 There is little doubt that nature conservation and wildlife protection are growing areas of activity in Latin America. However, conservation efforts still face difficult social, economic, and environmental challenges.
39	History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids Written by: Patrick Malcolm | Distributed: 2006-12-08 | Word Count: 1478 | Page Views: 36 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through America's most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume botanical literary classic, Small Fruits, Volume IV page 136, that the European plum, Prunus domestica, and its ancestor fruit originated in the Caucasus Mountains near the Caspian Sea.
40	Get Your Hiking Boots Ready For Your Florida Hiking Vacation Written by: Candi Seger | Distributed: 2010-02-23 | Word Count: 451 | Page Views: 36 Hiking one of the many trails in the State of Florida offers a great probability of giving the hiker an experience to remember. Once you go on one hike, then you are ready for your next hike. The hiking is both interesting and marvelous, on the dozens of hiking trails available to the public in the great state of Florida.
41	Using Flowers to Decorate Your Home Written by: Luann Hays | Distributed: 2010-01-19 | Word Count: 917 | Page Views: 35 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 5.00 Everyone wants their home to look at its best... You want it to have a relaxing, inspiring atmosphere that is unique to your own space. In this article, the author will review some of the innovative ways that you can use flowers as a focus of your home decoration projects...
42	Wild Mustang Horses in the American West Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-02-19 | Word Count: 825 | Page Views: 34 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60 Nearly all of the horses currently running wild in the ranges of the Western United States hailed from the Iberian Peninsula of Southwestern Europe, in a region defined by modern day Spain, Portugal, Andorra and Gibraltar. Keep reading as we examine the history of the horse and the wild mustang in North America...
43	Setting the Stage for More Rooftop Farms Written by: Mohamed Hage | Distributed: 2010-11-17 | Word Count: 855 | Page Views: 33 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 Mohamed Hage, founder of the world's first urban commercial rooftop farm discusses the benefits and difficulties of putting farms on rooftops.
44	Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature Via 53 Natural Senses Written by: Michael J. Cohen, Ph.D. | Distributed: 2008-09-09 | Word Count: 1108 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 Learn the ecology of sensory, nature-connected, environmental science, counseling and psychology. It recognizes Earth as a living organism and that we are born with more than 53 natural senses that help us sustain personal and global well-being.
45	Dog Care 101: Learn Everything You Need to Know About Caring for Your New Pup Written by: Christine Beals | Distributed: 2008-04-09 | Word Count: 1022 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 Caring for a dog is much more than just feeding it daily. One of the saddest things in the world is a neglected animal - especially a doting dog. Dogs love and need bundles of attention and tender loving care. Their whole day revolves around when they can expect some love and attention from you, their owner.
46	Planting Herbs in the Fall Written by: Ted Roberson | Distributed: 2006-10-11 | Word Count: 547 | Page Views: 32 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 3.17 For gardeners who have tried and possibly failed at planting herbs in the spring or summer, you may have already figured out that planting herbs in the fall is usually best for many herbs.
47	Predator Bears - Avoidance and survival of attack by the third of the three types of bear Written by: Jane Baker | Distributed: 2007-03-22 | Word Count: 962 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
48	The Heart Of The Thoroughbred Horse Can Only Be Found In Competition Written by: Robb Fowler | Distributed: 2008-04-13 | Word Count: 734 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 If you have ever watched the Kentucky Derby or other events in racing's Triple Crown, you have had the opportunity to see Thoroughbred horses. If you're not a racing fan, but watch the news on a regular basis - particularly after the 2006 running of the Kentucky Derby and on through the rest of the year, you're likely familiar with the story of Barbaro, the 2006 Derby winner that was put down after shattering a hind leg during the 2006 Preakness Stakes: the beautiful, calm Thoroughbred Horse was beloved by many.
49	The Souls of Animals Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-11-14 | Word Count: 925 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.64 Discussion of Bible evidence on whether animals have souls or not.
50	Trish Stratus And Columbine Flowers Are Both Native To Canada Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-13 | Word Count: 414 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 Four-time WWE Women's Wrestling Champion Trish Stratus hails from Toronto, Canada. While she's certainly a beauty that Canadians can be proud of, the columbine flower is a symbol of Toronto that should make them proud as well.
51	Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-26 | Word Count: 537 | Page Views: 31 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.14 Mariah Carey's songs mean so much to her many fans. Her lyrics are often poignant and express just how she and her listeners sometimes feel. Flowers, too, express our feelings and thoughts in so many ways. In fact, many people believe they speak in their very own language.