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American Holly: A Profile in Beauty

The American holly, Ilex opaca, stands out as one of the most versatile and elegant trees in any winter garden.

When most trees have lost their leaves, it offers a beautiful mix of green and vibrant red berries. It also serves as a screen and reduces the lash of winter winds.

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A Tea Party Takes the Cake

Whimsy and charm combined in the “Welcoming Wildlife Home” exhibit to capture the public’s hearts and the judges’ eyes at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show (PFS).

An oversized squirrel, robin, bee, turtle, butterfly and other creatures attend a mad hatter tea party where they are served a feast of flowers.

Jennifer Reed, her team from Jennifer Designs, and friends created the fantastic scene.  Her 14-year-old daughter, however, came up with the idea for the mad hatter party for pollinators and other wildlife.  

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