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First Aired - 02/13/2011 03:30PM
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On a Valentine's Day themed episode of We Dig Plants learn the language behind all the pretty flowers you give your loved ones. Carmen & Alice explore the history behind floriography, or the language of flowers. Learn how during past generations, a flower could be sent as an insult or a declaration of "true love". Also, learn about the mythology behind roses and carnations. This episode was sponsored by Whole Foods Market. For more information visit WholeFoodsMarket.com
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We Dig Plants Introduction: The Language of Flowers (18:23)
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Heritage Radio Network, Alice Marcus Krieg, Carmen DeVito, We Dig Plants, Valentine's Day, communicating feelings florally, the language of flowers, floriography, coded messages from flowers, The Mystery & Magic of Trees and Flowers, floral language, flowers took on a whole new meaning under Queen Victoria, chrysanthemums, flowers as insults, hydrangea, Amaranthus, represents desertion, Tudor rose, mixed roses, English Red & White rose, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, letters that described Turkish life, Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, The School of Flora,Valentine's Day Flowers (15:36)
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popular Valentine's day flowers, god of the flowers, the god of silence, white rose often associated with Mohamed, mythology, rose as the flower of the martyrs, carnations, pinks, divine flower, fragrance and beauty, pinks were associated with happiness, Oscar Wilde, funeral flowers, Mother's Day, carnation pedals are edible and sweet, used to flavor beer ale and wine, still used to make Chartreuse, flowers created by clumsy gods,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
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Spring is in the air and flowers are beginning to bloom so why not add some to your food for the perfect spring diet? This week Carmen Devito and Alice Marcus Krieg guide us in our search for that perfect and unusual addition to any spring dish. From the peony roots to stuffed squash blossoms, learn tips about how to identify, prepare, and cook your edible flowers. This episode is sponsored by Whole Foods Market.
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Episode 65: Edible Flowers (19:30)
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We Dig Plants, Carmen Devito, Alice Marcus Krieg, Groundworks Inc., Heritage Radio Network, spring eating, salad, edible flowers, preparing flowers, Institute of Culinary Education, what flowers are edible?, peony roots, stuffed squash blossoms, Edible Flowers from Garden to Palate, Cathy Wilkison Barash, candied flowers, egg white wash, flower ice cubes, infused syrup,To comment on this episode click here. There are currently Comments
First Aired - 04/25/2013 01:30PM
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Jeanne Hodesh calls in for this week's GrowNYC Market Update to talk about her neighborhood Greenmarket- Grand Army Plaza! Erin Fairbanks chats with Jeanne about some of the local producers at the market that are sure to be slinging heirloom tomatoes in a matter of weeks. Find out where to get flowers at the market, and why there is always a line at the Blue Moon Fish stand. Take a trip through Prospect Park, and pick up something delicious at the Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket location!
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