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		<title>Don&#8217;t Worry – Your Fall Bulbs Will Be OK!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With the mild winter we have been having across the country this year, we have been frequently asked “My fall bulbs have started to sprout. Will they be OK?” The short answer is simply “yes.” However, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your precious fall bulbs will be on track to bloom in early spring. ]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/20/stop-worrying-%e2%80%93-your-fall-bulbs-will-be-ok/</link>
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		<title>Keep the Vampires Away!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Who doesn’t love garlic? Its robust flavor adds dimension to almost any dish and the best part is – it’s extremely easy to grow! The best, tastiest Garlic comes straight from the garden. Our <a href="http://www.americanmeadows.com/garlic-california-softneck">Softneck California Garlic</a> is known for both its culinary and medicinal aspects, making it a home garden favorite. What is standing between you and freshly grown, flavor-packed garlic? Just a few simple steps!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/17/keep-the-vampires-away/</link>
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		<title>Get Happy about Dahlias and Glads</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we conclude Charlie Nardozzi's guest blog series with a piece about his favorite show-stopping bloomers - Dahlias and Gladiolus. Charlie is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world. ]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/15/get-happy-about-dahlias-and-glads/</link>
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		<title>Get Gardenin&#8217; Giveaway!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are a week into our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmericanMeadows?sk=app_184772834944285">Get Gardenin' Giveaway</a> and have already given away prizes to 7 lucky gardeners! All throughout February we are giving away prizes every day, with one Grand Prize at the end of the contest! Simply go to our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmericanMeadows?sk=app_184772834944285">Facebook page</a>, "Like" us if you don't already, and enter to win! Remember, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AmericanMeadows?sk=app_184772834944285">enter every day</a> for more chances to win!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/09/get-gardenin-giveaway/</link>
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		<title>The Sensory Garden: Smell, Touch, Look and Listen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sensory Gardens are created to help relax, stimulate, and teach. They are planted for all populations – those with disabilities, children, patients in a hospital, and the general public. The idea behind the Sensory Garden is to combine elements that will stimulate all of the senses – fragrant plants, textured plants, vivid colors, and the element of sound. Combined, when one walks through the garden, they can experience the joy and relaxation from the plants with every aspect of the brain.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/06/the-sensory-garden-smell-touch-look-and-listen/</link>
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		<title>Enter Our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce the start of our Get Gardenin’ Giveaway! Every day this month we will be giving away a free $25 gift certificate, each week we will be giving away a $100 gift certificate, and at the end of the month we will be giving away a grand prize $250 gift certificate! Simply go to our Facebook page, “Like” us if you don’t already, and enter to win! Come back and enter each day to improve your chances of winning!]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/02/01/enter-our-get-gardenin%e2%80%99-giveaway/</link>
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		<title>Have Winter Blues? Think Spring Blues!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although some claim that there can never be a true “blue” flower, gardeners and growers have worked to come as close to blue as the human eye can tell. Blue flowers illuminate in the sunlight and provide a striking, contrasting statement with their green foliage. In the spirit of planning for spring, I have highlighted some of my favorite blue flowers to try this season.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/01/30/have-winter-blues-think-spring-blues/</link>
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		<title>Soar with Your Butterfly Garden</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are excited to continue Charlie Nardozzi's guest blog series. He is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week's blog, Charlie gives his expertise on how to create a beautiful Butterfly Garden. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world. ]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/01/26/soar-with-your-butterfly-garden/</link>
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		<title>Think Spring: Butterfly Bushes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Butterfly Bushes emit a sweet fragrance that isn’t just heavenly for our noses, but attracts beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. We planted one right outside our window at American Meadows and were amazed at the multitude of wildlife that it brought for us to enjoy.]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/01/24/think-spring-butterfly-bushes/</link>
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		<title>Growing Up with Clematis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This week we are excited to continue Charlie Nardozzi's guest blog series. He is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. In this week's blog, Charlie gives tips and tricks on how to successfully grow and enjoy Clematis in your garden. Stay tuned throughout the gardening season for more guest bloggers from the gardening world. ]]></description>
		<link>http://blog.americanmeadows.com/2012/01/19/growing-up-with-clematis/</link>
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