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Administrator's Blog – November 2010 Archive (8)

Florida Wins State vs. State Competition

Florida is the winner of The Grove’s State vs. State Competition, our three-month drive for states to add members to their group pages. From Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, Florida added more than 200 members to its group page.…

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Added by Administrator on November 30, 2010 at 11:30am — No Comments

South Carolina’s Palmetto



In honor of South Carolina’s Arbor Day on Dec. 3, we’re highlighting the palmetto, the state tree (even though it’s a tree-like monocot). The palmetto, also called cabbage palmetto, sabal palmetto and sabal palm (…

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Added by Administrator on November 29, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Winners for The Grove’s Tree Planting Story Contest

Thanks to all who shared stories and photos on The Grove. Communities across the Southeast -- and the world -- are doing great things to increase their tree canopies. Many of you are getting kids involved to teach them the importance of creating a green legacy. Keep up the good work!…

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Added by Administrator on November 22, 2010 at 2:14pm — 3 Comments

Member profile: John Sugg of Wilson, N.C.



John Sugg’s love of trees started at an early age. For his first birthday, John’s grandfather planted a Norway maple in his honor. After working in the public sector for more than a…

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Added by Administrator on November 22, 2010 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Anne Frank Tree Saplings



Any reader of The Diary of Anne Frank can recall the chestnut tree that Anne frequently mentioned during her time spent hiding in an Amsterdam attic. When the 160-year old horse chestnut began losing its battle to a…

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Added by Administrator on November 15, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

Five tips to prepare for freeze warnings



Short of turning you living room into a greenhouse, what should you do to protect your plants from the cold nights? Below are some suggestions.…

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Added by Administrator on November 8, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

The Grove’s Tree Planting Story Contest



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Added by Administrator on November 1, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Outdoor spaces in the Southeast



Cities throughout the Southeast have developed beautiful urban green spaces that allow residents and visitors alike to soak up the outdoors. A few of the best:…

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Added by Administrator on November 1, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

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