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We remember 9/11, and we always will.

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Martin Luther King Jr.

💙 As this day approaches, the weight of its memories fills our hearts - honoring the lives lost, the bravery of the heroes, and the resilience that carried us through such a difficult time.

In our journey of healing, let us stand united, supporting one another with love, kindness, and understanding. In times like these, tolerance and mutual respect, regardless of our differences, become gifts we share with the world.

❤️ Take a moment to appreciate what we have today, the people who surround us, and the ones who love us. Cherish them while they are here - today. Give a hug to those you love while you have the chance.

🌱 Nature offers us healing power in its quiet way. Fragrant flowers calm the mind, young fruiting trees represent renewal, every plant reminds us of life's resilience. As we reflect, may the beauty and growth around us help us find peace, and remind us of the strength that comes from standing together!

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❄️ How Turk's Cap can be full of snow in Summer

• ⛄️ Malvaviscus x penduliflorus Variegata - "Summer Snow"- is very rare variegated variety Turk's Cap, or Firecracker Hibiscus.
• ⛄️ Almost ever-blooming, this shrub looks much like a hibiscus (to which it is closely related) which flowers are ready to open. In fact, the flowers never open much, hence the common name of Sleepy Hibiscus.
• ⛄️ It blooms often, and the flowers attract hummingbirds. The 2 inch long tubular flowers appear to be constructed of crimson crepe paper as they nod against the large variegated leaves.
• ⛄️ Some leaves can be completely white! The little tree looks like a decorated Christmas tree!
• ⛄️ Can be kept compact shape and is good for container culture and bonsai.

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🕺 "Take life with a pinch of salt, a shot of tequila, and a wedge of lime so nothing at all but take your time." - John Walter Bratton

🍾 How to make a Classic Margarita:

2 oz tequila

1. oz lime juice
   1 oz triple sec

Salt for rimming the glass
Lime wedge for garnish
Shake the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with ice, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Do you have a favorite drink or a go-to way to unwind?

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🍭 Why Strawberry Tree is called Cotton Candy

• 🍓The Strawberry Tree, also known as Cotton Candy (Muntingia calabura), is a fruit lover's dream!
• 🍓 Its pretty white flowers resemble those of a strawberry plant, giving it its name. The fruits are super sweet, with no acidity, earning it the "Cotton Candy" nickname.
• 🍓 This fast-growing tree is incredibly rewarding, producing two crops a day from spring to fall!
• 🍓 It’s easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and fruits right away even in containers - just watch out for frost if you're outside the tropics.

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What fruit tree will produce right away?

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🎸 How to have the Deep Purple mood year around

• 🟣 Calathea rufibarba - Fuzzy Pheasant Feather, Deep Purple Velvet Furry - a favorite of shade garden landscapers. This thin, fuzzy, rippled leaf Calathea is very attractive as well as durable. A purple leaf back adds to this plants rich color and texture.
• 🟣 The upper foliage of Calathea rufibarba is semi-glossy, and olive green. The under side of the foliage, along with the stems are rich burgundy to deep purple!
• 🟣 The stems are covered with fine purplish-brown hairs.
• 🟣 Place your Deep Purple Calathea in bright filtered or indirect light.

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🙃 "I'm so tired, I could sleep standing up in a hurricane."

😶 Get a good rest tonight. Good night...

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Top 10 fast-fruiting trees:
#10. Peanut Butter Tree (Bunchosia argentea)

Peanut Butter Tree, earns its name from its fleshy fruits that boast a delightful peanut butter flavor. Compact in size, small tree reaching only 10-15 ft or kept as a bush, it's a perfect choice for limited spaces. Can thrive indoors, starting to fruit within just 2-3 years from seed.

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• 💋Delectable Peanut Butter Tree
• 💋The best small fruit trees that will produce right away
• 💋How soon will Peanut Butter Tree fruit?
• 💋Top 10 fast-fruiting trees

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