Today, there are 11 dawn redwoods on the Michigan Big Tree Register, a program of the Michigan Botanical Society. The ...

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A dawn redwood planted in 1954 stands about 86 feet tall and 3.9 feet in diameter at Michigan State University's Beal ...

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Today, the term "Big Five" refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa's most iconic animals. However, it has a much ...

Regularly prune basil throughout summer to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from going to seed. Remove flowers ...

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